🌱 NORWOOD: What You Need To Know Today (Wed, Oct 13)

Good day, neighbors! Mary Ellen Gambon here with a brand-new copy of the Norwood newsletter.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 75 Low: 59.

Here are the top stories today in Norwood:

1. Norwood's Morrill Memorial Library Co-Sponsors November Concert (Norwood Patch)
2. Today's Top Stories In The State (Norwood Patch)
3. Here’s the first Massachusetts school allowed to lift its mask rules for vaccinated individuals (Boston.com)
4. Norwood Historical Society: This Day In Norwood History-October 12 (Press Release Desk)
5. Police: 8-week-old puppy, other items stolen from Dedham home (WCVB Boston)
6. Missing 86-year-old woman Marie Laure Depestre found dead in Randolph (MassLive.com)

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Today in Norwood:

• University Station Hosts October American Red Cross Blood Drive (9:00 AM)
• VIRTUAL: Fall Sustainability Series - Sustainable Gardening with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens (7:00 PM)
• IN-PERSON: Fall Sustainability Series - Sustainable Gardening with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens (7:00 PM)

Norwood Patch Notebook

• Grace Episcopal Church: "Recently, Debbie Terry received a $1000 grant for the B-Safe work she coordinates at Grace Church for. This video- LIVING our theme, “Brave Enough To Be It,” was made at the conclusion of summer by the affiliated young people, partners, ..." (Facebook)
• Morrill Memorial Library: "Did you miss this program the first time around? You can get caught up today!" (Facebook)
• Morrill Memorial Library: "Tomorrow at the Kennedy Institute...watch it virtually!" (Facebook)
• Callahan Elementary School PTA: "Good morning! As a friendly reminder, tonight is the Callahan PTA meeting. The meeting will be held via Zoom and will begin at 6:00PM. The agenda, last month's meeting minutes, and the Zoom Meeting Room link have been emailed to all memb..." (Facebook)
• Morrill Memorial Library: "Pick up your Take and Make craft today! To sign up, please go to: https://norwoodlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/take-make-fall-crafts-8/" (Facebook)
• Morrill Memorial Library: "Come visit the Morrill Memorial Library for a fun after-school Halloween party! There will be snacks, pumpkin painting, and jewelry-making. This event is for ages 11-17, and registration is required. To register, please go to: https://no..." (Facebook)
• Morrill Memorial Library: "This week's From the Library column for the Transcript and Bulletin..." (Facebook)
• NORWOOD RECREATION DEPARTMENT: "Art Classes with Hiba are starting this week! We still have openings, registration is open on MyRec!" (Facebook)

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Events:

• Social Security Seminar (October 13)
• A Craft Affair at Norwood (October 16)
• Azure Lodge Freemasons Public Open House (October 16)
• Wellness Walk and Fundraiser to Support Sisters United Against Cancer (October 16)
• Electronics and Metal Recycling Event Sponsored by Dedham Arts Boosters, Motherbrook Arts and (October 16)
• Wellness Walk to benefit Sisters United Against Cancer (October 16)
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Job listings:

• Household Manager/ Assistant / HouseKeeper (30 hrs per week) (Details)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox soon with another update. If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Norwood Daily? I'm all ears. You can reach me at Norwood@Patch.com.