NORWOOD: What's Happening Today (Fri, Oct 1)

Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get this day started off right. Here's what's going on in and around Norwood today.

First, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 67 Low: 47.

Here are the top stories today in Norwood:

1. Ex-director of Casa Nueva Vida accused of funneling $2M in homeless shelter funding into personal accounts (WCVB Boston)
2. Norwood Historical Society: This Day In Norwood History- September 30 (Press Release Desk)
3. This Newton home is a relative bargain at $449,900. Then again, it's only 251 square feet (The Boston Globe)
4. Newton Police's new community service dog a treat to train (Wicked Local)
5. It's pumpkin picking time. Here's where to find plenty on the South Shore (The Patriot Ledger)
6. Here's why Massachusetts residents could be waiting a while for auto repairs (WCVB Boston)
7. BPD recover SUV allegedly involved in hit-and-run of child in Dorchester (Boston 25 News)
8. MassDOT unveils future look for $1.7B Allston Mass Pike project (WCVB Boston)
9. 2 passengers die, driver seriously injured when car slams into Needham home (WCVB Boston)
10. Dedham Man Accused Of Sending Inter-Racial Couple Threatening Messages On Facebook Faces Federal Charges (CBS Boston)

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Today in Norwood:

Norwood Patch Notebook

• Norwood Police Department: "Officer MacEachern is a big lemonade guy especially when the proceeds go to the Norwood military family support group. Lily Flood has been running this lemonade stand for Vets for the past 3 years in honor of her grandfathers Gerald Trov..." (Facebook)
• Norwood Firefighters Local 1631: "Local 1631 were happy to be back with our friends at the Norwood Senior Center yesterday. The Executive Board was joined by the on-duty crew as well as Chief Hayes and Deputy Chief Harkins in preparing hot dogs, hamburgers and sides to s..." (Facebook)
• NORWOOD RECREATION DEPARTMENT: "We are almost a week away from Fall Fest Weekend!!! It’s going to be a great weekend full of fun events! What event(s) are you looking forward too!?" (Facebook)
• NORWOOD RECREATION DEPARTMENT: "NORWOOD HELP!!! We are really low on candy donations for Trunk or Treat that is NEXT WEEK!! We are asking please please please donate a bag or two to help us donate 100% of the proceeds to Norwood Food pantry! We are open Monday- Friday ..." (Facebook)
• Norwood Police Department: "With the Pats big game this Sunday against TB12 and the Bucs, NPD is throwing it back to May 22, 2007 at the old Norwood High School football field. Players from the New England Patriots played in a softball game against members of the N..." (Facebook)
• NORWOOD RECREATION DEPARTMENT: "Fall Fest Weekend sponsored by TD Bank: Sunday, October 10th we will have our 2nd Annual Pumpkin Float at Hawes from 6-9 pm! We are excited that Norwood’s own David Groh has donated $300 for the event to make it that much better. This wi..." (Facebook)
• Norwood Firefighters Local 1631: "Thank you for having us! It was our pleasure!" (Facebook)
• Norwood Community Media - NCM: "THROWBACK THURSDAY: Tonight tune in to the Community Channel at 10PM to catch a compilation of morning news broadcasts from fall 2002! Watch it anytime on demand at www.norwoodcommunitymedia.org" (Facebook)
• Morrill Memorial Library: "Friday night! To join us virtually, please go to: https://norwoodlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-fright-night-series-halloween-folklore-history-traditions-customs-with-roxie-zwicker/" (Facebook)
• Hospice & Palliative Care Federation of Massachusetts: "Every year, hospices wait for this Annual Regulatory Preconference! This is the place to be for all your regulatory and compliance education! Continuing education credit, too! Register now, while Early Bird Pricing is in effect! Registra..." (Facebook)
• Norwood Community Media - NCM: "Tune in tonight at 7PM to watch the Mustangs on the course with Dedham and Millis! @NHS_Mustangs @UStangs_Sports @MillisAthletics @DedhamAthletics @DedhamTVTweets" (Facebook)
• Morrill Memorial Library: "Join Miss Kate tomorrow at the Tot Lot for this outdoor story time! No registration necessary!" (Facebook)
• Grace Episcopal Church: "Bring your pet to the Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 3. Safely contain your four legged friend on a leash or in a carrier, to our outdoor service at 10:00 AM. Your pet will be blessed by our Third Order Franciscan, Fr. John a..." (Facebook)
• Morrill Memorial Library: "Learn more here: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/" (Facebook)
• Morrill Memorial Library: "To sign up for this event, please go to: https://norwoodlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/movies-you-missed-on-the-big-screen-nomadland/" (Facebook)
• Morrill Memorial Library: "See Frances McDormand in this critically acclaimed film! To sign up, please go to: https://norwoodlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/movies-you-missed-on-the-big-screen-nomadland/" (Facebook)
• NORWOOD RECREATION DEPARTMENT: "A week from Friday!!! Kids Night Out for grades 1-5!!! It’s going to be a Spooktacular event! Registration is now open on MyRec!" (Facebook)
• Grace Episcopal Church: "Bring your pet to the Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 3. Safely contain your four legged friend on a leash or in a carrier, to our outdoor service at 10:00 AM. Your pet will be blessed by our Third Order Franciscan, Fr. John a..." (Instagram)

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— 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.

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