🌱 Norwood: What You Need To Know Today (Mon, Dec 13)

Good morning, people of Norwood! It's me again, Mary Ellen Gambon, your host of the Norwood newsletter.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 52 Low: 38.

Here are the top stories in Norwood today:

1. Threats In Norwood Public Schools Verified (Norwood Patch)
2. Norwood Weekly Weather Forecast (Norwood Patch)
3. Norwood Historical Society: This Day In Norwood History-December 12 (Press Release Desk)
4. 53 units proposed near trolley stop, developer says they'd 'blend in' with Milton Village (The Patriot Ledger)
5. Norfolk County second most vaccinated region in Commonwealth (Wicked Local)
6. Police: Boston man arrested for ‘senseless’ attack on 92-year-old man at Quincy Center Station| (Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News)
7. Boston couple donates $1 million to Cristo Rey High School in Dorchester (WCVB Boston)

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Today in Norwood:

From my notebook:

• NORWOOD RECREATION DEPARTMENT: "Our holiday house map will be up on Monday for families to enjoy the beautifully decorated houses of Norwood! If you want your house on the map please email mduffykidd@gmail.com 2021 will end on some holiday cheer with the festive map." (Facebook)
• NORWOOD RECREATION DEPARTMENT: "It was a great day for Gingerbread Houses! Another tradition continues at the Rec." (Facebook)
• NORWOOD RECREATION DEPARTMENT: "Our photos from the photographer will be uploaded later this week but also sent to the families who were registered for the event. Thank you to the high school volunteers who served a wonderful breakfast. Mrs.Claus and Santa are on their..." (Facebook)
• Norwood High School Choral Program: "The Madrigals were honored to perform at the Festival of St. Nick and then for “Holiday Friday” at the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office!" (Facebook)
• Norwood Community Media - NCM: "Sam White is the new Program Coordinator at the Rec Department. Welcome, Sam!" (Facebook)
• Norwood Community Media - NCM: "Here’s the latest in town government." (Facebook)
• Morrill Memorial Library: "You can scan the QR code or go to: shorturl.at/fmKW8 to vote!" (Facebook)
• Morrill Memorial Library: "For more information or to download a Bingo Sheet, please go to: http://www.norwoodlibrary.org/borrow/winter-reading-bingo/" (Facebook)
• Morrill Memorial Library: "The library still has some Norwood 150 merch for sale! Stop by and fill those stockings:)" (Facebook)
• Trinity Community Church: "12/12/21 - Matthew 6 Christmas Fast:What NOT to Think About & What to Seek" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wickham Way: "Hello Neighbors, - Me and my wife are looking for swim lessons. Is there any instructor in the Norwood area that can help us? Thanks in advance! Hari" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Walpole St: "Hello I’m Ani. - I just moved to Norwood. I am a professor at Berklee three days a week and care for pets on the other days. I’d love to care for your fur babies this holiday season. I am background checked and have wonderful recommendat..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Norwood Central: "Excellent small engine repair and service! - Hello everyone- I just wanted to share the contact info for Motor Medic. They’ve picked up and serviced my snowblower for a few years and they do a great job. They’re knowledgeable on the prop..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Walpole St: "Looking for a carpenter to repair a nice Bassett dresser. - Leg snapped off when we moved it. I have the leg. We live in Norwood." (Nextdoor)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— Mary Ellen Gambon

About me: I am a Freelance Massachusetts Editor covering the towns of Canton, Dedham, Norwood, Westwood and Walpole, MA. I am a Boston native who began my journalism career in 1994. I graduated from Boston University, where I received bachelor's degrees in journalism and political science. In 2002, I graduated from the University of Massachusetts Boston with a master's in public administration. I am a 1994 Pulliam Fellow, a national award given to 10 graduating college seniors who are pursuing careers in journalism. I previously was a staff reporter for Gazette Publications, Inc., The Dedham TImes, The Daily Transcript and The Parkway-West Roxbury Transcript. Over the past four years, I have been a freelance reporter at Bulletin Newspapers, Inc. and Gannett, Inc. covering greater Boston. I also write for The Hopkinton Independent.