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Norton Introduces New First Responders
A new firefighter was sworn in this month and a new special police officer was introduced.

Email: Patrick.Maguire@Patch.com
Phone: 508-209-3472
Hometown: Lakeville, Mass.
Birthday: April 25
Bio
Pat graduated from the University of Delaware in 2010 with a degree in Political Science and Journalism. While at Delaware, Pat worked as the Managing Sports Editor for UD's student newspaper, The Review. He also interned at Delaware Today, a lifestyle magazine in Wilmington, Del., and he wrote sports for the Philadelphia Inquirer.
He is no stranger to community journalism, though. Pat has written for the Middleboro Gazette and other area weeklies in SouthCoast Massachusetts.
In his spare time, Pat is an avid sports fan, from professional sports, to college, to high school. He is a loyal Red Sox, Celtics and Patriots fan, and he likes to follow his Alma Maters' sports teams at the University of Delaware and Apponequet High School.
A new firefighter was sworn in this month and a new special police officer was introduced.

Canton-based chain says it’s expected to open 685 to 800 new locations this year.
Canton-based chain says it’s expected to open 685 to 800 new locations this year.
It's chocolate versus chili for the AFC championship.
It's chocolate versus chili for the AFC championship.
Use Patch and Moviefone to find the best flick for a night out with friends or family.
Use Patch and Moviefone to find the best flick for a night out with friends or family.
Dean Abjorbson pleaded innocent this week.
Norton Police arrested a man for allegedly attempting to break into an E. Hodges St. garage.
Norton Police arrested a man for allegedly attempting to break into an E. Hodges St. garage.
Selectmen called a Special Town Meeting to vote on a possible 40,000 square foot facility for Omni Life Science.
What's happening around Norton?
Weekly wrap-up of Attleboro High sports.
The following information about recent local police incidents was supplied by the Norton Police Department. An arrest and/or charge does not indicate a conviction.
The following information about recent local arrests and charges was supplied by the Attleboro Police Department. An arrest and/or charge does not indicate a conviction.
"It is time for him to leave this institution which should in no way condone violence against women" Poirier says.