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In today's newsletter:

• Could your parents spot this costly Norwood phone scam in time?
• How a former Norwood renter lost both her home and her cat

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Carolers at University Station and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Windy with rain, with a high of 60 and low of 28 degrees.
• Saturday: Much colder, temps: high: 38, low: 32.
• Sunday: Rather cloudy and windy, with a high of 48 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Norwood MA police warn of phone scams. Here's their advice (wickedlocal.com) — Norwood police are warning residents—especially older adults—about recent phone and wire-transfer scams that cost two elderly victims nearly $200,000 combined. Officers urge families to talk with seniors, slow down before sending money, verify any urgent payment requests, and call Norwood Police immediately if they suspect a scam or have already wired funds.
   

• MSPCA sees surge in pet surrenders as owners struggle to find animal-inclusive housing (wbur.org) — A longtime Norwood-area resident had to give up her beloved cat and leave her rented room in town after job loss and the lack of pet-friendly housing left her effectively homeless. Her story illustrates a wider Massachusetts trend: the MSPCA reports a sharp rise in pet surrenders as landlords tighten pet rules and housing costs soar.
   

📸 Around Norwood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Norwood

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Holiday Music Party with Amanda Palmer and Friends
  Magic Room, 83 Morse St Bldg 5, Norwood
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• The Nutcracker
  The Norwood Theatre , 109 Central St , Norwood
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Holiday Carolers at University Station
  University Station , 221 University Ave , Westwood
  12:00 pm
• Torche The hits of the '70s and '80s!
  Magic Room , 83 Morse St Bldg 5 , Norwood
  8:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• The Nutcracker
  The Norwood Theatre , 109 Central St , Norwood
  1:30 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Holiday Carolers at University Station
  University Station , 221 University Ave , Westwood
  12:00 pm
• Christmas Eve Family Service
  Grace Episcopal Church , 150 Chapel St , Norwood
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Crafting at the Movies: Legally Blonde
  33 Walpole St , Norwood
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 19

• Water and Sewer Rate Policy Committee Meeting
  Canton, MA Calendar Canton, MA 02021
  8:00 am
• Westwood Girls JV Basketball @ Norwood
  Norwood High School , 245 Nichols St , Norwood
  3:30 pm

Sunday December 21

• Björn Wennås: ISHNA Xmas show
  Irish Cultural Center , 200 New Boston Dr , Canton
  4:00 pm

Monday December 22

• JERSEY DAY OR TEAM COLORS.
  Fisher Walpole, MA 02081

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Social Security Announces Cost of Living Increase for 2026 —Delia De Mello Read on Patch

• Need cleaning before or after the holiday parties?
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• McDonald's posted a job opening for Team Member in Norwood. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Westwood

• Westwood Freemasons host Breakfast with Santa (hometownweekly.net)
• Raiders win first swim meet (hometownweekly.net)

Canton

• HCA Healthcare UK Goes On 'The Cloud' with MEDITECH Expanse EHR, Powering Patient-Centred Care (apnews.com)
• Joe Von Handorf's four goals powers Xaverian hockey past Duxbury (masslive.com)
• Norfolk County Sheriff graduates 18 officers and announces next academy (patriotledger.com)

Dedham

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