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  • 9/30 8:31m   Looking for someone to install pre-finished hardwood in two bedrooms. All the prep work has been completed. Please let me know if you are interested and quote per square foot. Thank you.
    - JS

    [Post replies to the page, or reply to JS directly at     box452@norfolknet.com - Wm.]

  • 9/30 8:24pm   Last Chance Ticket Sale for Haunted Train Ride 13th Annual Haunted Train Ride and Spooky Maze Cosponsored by Norfolk Community League and Norfolk Lions Saturday, October 19 th from 5:00 until 8:00pm at Holmes Fields on Myrtle Street in Norfolk. Rain Date is Saturday October 26th.
    Come join us a for a Haunted Train ride through the woods and a trip through the Spooky Maze. Costumes are encouraged as well as canned goods for donation to the Norfolk Food Pantry. The Haunted Train ride is geared to kids from Kindergarten through Middle School. As the evening gets darker, the ride gets scarier! There will also be food, music and fun to keep you entertained in line! A 50/50 drawing will be held with the proceeds going to the Norfolk Food Pantry. This popular event requires a ticket. The cost is $6 per ticket with the proceeds going to worthy Norfolk causes through distributions from NCL and Norfolk Lions. To promote this fun family event, this is the first increase in ticket prices since 2005.
    The Last Chance Ticket Sale will be Tuesday, October 1st from 3-7 pm at the Norfolk Public Library. There are a limited number of tickets available and they will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. No tickets will be sold at the event. You must have a ticket to enter the parking lot. Canned good donations for the Norfolk Food Pantry will also be accepted at ticket sale. Community groups interested in participating in the Haunted Train ride can contact the Committee. Any teens needing community service hours can also be utilized. Please send an email to hauntedtrainride@gmail.com or contact Tara S. at 508-384-6354, Tracy H. at 508-541-2388 or Tom G. at 508-541-4119.
    - LH, NCL

  • 9/30 8:22pm   I am looking for the name and telephone number of a man who turned up my snow blower a few years ago. He lives in Norfolk and I believe his first name is Mike and possibly his last name begins with a V. Thank you.
    - MA

  • 9/30 8:21pm   Does anyone have any connections to 2 or 4 Patriots vs. Saints game Oct. 13th? Looking to buy. Let me know, thank you!
    - TB

  • 9/30 8:20pm   Anyone have a recommendation for a handyman to scrape and paint a few of our exterior windows which are peeling?
    - JC

  • 9/30 8:19pm   NCL Fall Hayride & Corn Maze! Kick off the fall family fun at the farm! Wards Berry Farm, 614 South Main St., Sharon on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 10AM.
    Please join us for a scenic hayride, pumpkin picking, corn maze (new for 2013!) and meeting and feeding some barnyard friends. The picnic area will also be available, whether you choose to pack a snack/lunch or try the market's delicious offerings. Be sure to bring your camera to capture those festive photos! Please arrive 15 minutes early so that the hayride can begin promptly at 10AM.
    Cost for the event is $12.00 per NCL member child or $14.00 per non-NCL member child. The price includes the corn maze, hayride and a pumpkin to bring home. Adults not picking pumpkins and children under 12 months are free.
    Tickets can be purchased via PayPal at www.norfolkcommunityleague.org/events or by check. Please make your check payable to "NCL Family Hayride" and mail to: Norfolk Community League, P.O. Box 450, Norfolk, MA 02056.
    Please RSVP by Thursday, October 3th. For more information please contact Valerie Cleverdon or Colleen O'Shea at familybased@norfolkcommunityleague.org.
    - LH, NCL

  • 9/30 8:16pm   AB-G, Sorry someone stole your husbands dolly. There are guys that just drive around all day long looking for quick grabs like your husbands dolly. I could go on and on with stories about these crack heads but, I'll just tell you this one. My mother-in-law had an aluminum ladder beside her house and a guy in a van pulled in and proceeded to load it on his van. Fortunately she was home at the time. She opened the door and yelled at him to put it back. He had his story all set too. "I must have the wrong house. I'm supposed to pick up a ladder for so and so." She asked him what address he was looking for. Funny thing is, he didn't even know what street he was on. These guys are driving around looking for anything metal that they can run to the scrap yard for a few bucks for their crack fix. I told my mother-in-law she should have written down his license plate and called the police. He probably stole someone else's ladder that day.
    - DT

  • 9/30 8:15pm   RM, If I'm having a fire in my woodstove in my house, should I call the fire department first? What if I'm just using some wood chips in my grill to smoke some steaks, should I call the fire department first? Lowe's, Home Depot and every hardware store in the country sell firepits for the backyard fire. Not to mention the block and patio companies that sell the backyard pits. Maybe some common sense before you call the fire department would apply here?
    - DT

  • 9/30 8:13pm   Good evening, I was looking to see if you could guide us in the right direction as to obtaining a rental home in Norfolk. My family is from Norfolk, and we resided in the town last year, however the home we rented was then put up for sale. We love the town and do not want to find a new home town. We are a family of 4 and would require 3+ bedroom. Please assist us, as we absolutely love this town and want to stay here. We would be fore ever grateful for your assistance. We are a professional couple with 2 children already enrolled in the Norfolk school.system, we are gainfully employed and make great tenants. We look forward to hearing back from you at your earliest convenience.
    - JZ

    [Update 10/4 5:30pm: corrected signature - Wm.]

  • 9/30 8:12pm   What is everyone's thought on KP Middle and High School? it is clearly over crowded. We moved to Norfolk for the love of the small town feel, not to send our kids to a tri town regional school that is over crowded. I was interested in knowing how everyone feels and who would be in favor of pulling out of KP and having our own HS/MS? I know that one of the towns in the Silver Lake regional (Kingston, Pembroke, not sure but that area) pulled out. Thank you for your opinion.
    - JH

  • 9/25 9:53pm   For GC: It was my understanding that there will be docs' offices there and not an urgent care center. This I learned a few months ago through the EDC. The marijuana distribution center would have to be in another part of town, I'm sure.
    - AB-G

  • 9/25 9:45pm   Norfolk - ``The past is history, the present is now, and the future is history waiting to happen'' is how Katie McMahon introduced The History Wall at Freeman-Kennedy School on Friday, September 13, 2013. The purpose of The History Wall is to preserve and honor the history of the Norfolk Schools. The History Wall contains a timeline of the schools in Norfolk from 1852 to present and plaques containing the biographies of those for whom spaces have been named within the Norfolk schools.
    Katie McMahon and Eleanor Spellman, members of Norfolk Girl Scout Troop 3616, worked on this project for their Girl Scout Silver Award. The Silver Award is the highest award Girls Scout Cadettes can earn and requires a 50 hour service project that will benefit the community. The girls worked with school officials to interview honorees and family members, wrote the biographies, planned the space, researched and designed the plaques, and ran fundraisers to complete this project. The girls are 2011 graduates of the former Freeman-Centennial school and were concerned about preserving and passing along the history of their former schools to current and future students. Both girls are currently freshman at King Philip High School. They have been members of Troop 3616 since kindergarten.
    The History Wall at Freeman-Kennedy school was presented at an all school assembly, followed by the unveiling and reception for invited guests. Invited guests include state and local officials, school officials, and honoreesand their family members. The girls created a powerpoint presentation with photos and facts for each of the school buildings and the 10 honorees that played throughout the ceremony to educate the students. Speakers included State Senator Richard Ross, Legislative Aide Liz Bugee from Representative Daniel Winslow'soffice, Norfolk Selectman Chair Rob Garrity, Norfolk School Committee Chair Shawn Dooley, Norfolk School Superintendent Dr. Ingrid Allardi, Freeman-Kennedy Principal Lisa Altham-HIckey as well as Katie McMahon and Eleanor Spellman. Senator Ross presented the girls with citations from the State House.
    This program was funded in part by a grant from the Norfolk Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. In addition, Norfolk Community League supported this project with a grant.
    During their speeches, both girls recognized the assistance from Principal Lisa Altham-Hickey and teacher Bonnie O'Connell who worked with the girls over the past year.
    Eleanor Spellman summed up their enthusiasm for the project in her speech "We learned what most of the people on the wall believed - that using your time and efforts for the good of others is not always easy, but the right thing to do".
    Photo captions:
    1.) The History Wall at Freeman-Kennedy School. A Girl Scout Silver Award project created by Katie McMahon and Eleanor Spellman of Troop 3616 to honorand preserve the history of the Norfolk Schools. The Wall includes a timelineof the Norfolk Schools from 1982 until present and biographies for 10 individuals for whom spaces were named with the Freeman-Centennial Schools, H. Olive Day School and Freeman-Kennedy School.
    2.) Katie McMahon and Eleanor Spellman
    3.): Katie McMahon, Senator Richard Ross, Eleanor Spellman
    - TS

  • 9/25 9:41pm   Saturday, Sept. 28 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. is the 35th Annual Fall Fair at Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center, 108 North Street Norfolk. A video promotion for the event is online at www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc7iW-K-iIs. Join us for a fun-filled day for the whole family including Games, Crafts, Pumpkin Painting, Making a bird house, 50/50 Raffle, Over 30 crafters offering family-friendly crafts, art, jewelry, hand-made items & more to start your holiday shopping, Lunch can be purchased, Upbeat & unique musical entertainment by Super Cool Beans and Educational entertainment by Eyes on Owls. Admission is $4 per adult, $3 per child, with a maximum of $12 for a family. Stony Brook at 508-528-3140
    - DLJ

  • 9/25 9:40pm   Crafters - Are you interested in bringing your craft to the 35th Annual Fall Fair at the Stony Brook Nature Center in Norfolk? If so, please contact Stony Brook at 508-528-3140 or StonyBrook@massaudubon.org.
    - DLJ

  • 9/25 9:39pm   Norfolk Community League's 2013 Person of the Year
    Who do you know that makes Norfolk a better place? Is it your child's coach, a favorite teacher, or a helpful librarian? Maybe it's your neighbor who always goes above and beyond for you and the rest of the community. Perhaps it's someone who continuously donates her or his time, yard, or other talents. Maybe it's someone of the Faith that helps unite the community in times of crisis. Who do you know that makes you love our Town more and more? We know that you're thinking of someone... now tell us about her or him so that we too may honor this person.
    In 500 words or less, please submit a summary of what makes this person NCL's 2013 Person of the Year. Entries may be submitted via email at nclpersonoftheyear.2013@gmail.com or in hard copy at the designated envelope located within the Norfolk PublicLibrary. Entries will be accepted beginning September 16th through September 27th. Three entries (as selected by NCL's Board) will then be posted electronically at www.nclgala.com as well as in hard copy at the Library. Vote for your favorite NCL Person of the Year electronically at www.nclgala.com or by submitting your vote in the designated box at the Library. Each Norfolk resident (this includes children) may vote once. Voting will open on October 14th and close at midnight on October 25th.
    To nominate someone, you must live in Norfolk. You may not nominate yourself. You may nominate a family member (spouse, sibling, parent or child). You must include your name and address on your nomination summary. No anonymous entries will be accepted. You do not need to be a member of the Norfolk Community League to nominate someone or to be a nominee (but if you aren't amember, you should consider joining, for we share your enthusiasm for our Town). Also, you do not need to attend NCL's annual Gala to nominate someone or to be a nominee. Lastly, all nominees must be 21 years of ageor older.
    - AB, NCL

  • 9/25 9:36pm   Love animals... and... make some money!
    Do you love animals and enjoy the outdoors? Interested in spending time with pets and earn some extra money? Growing pet service business is looking for qualified dog walkers/pet sitters to add to our staff. Ideal candidate is reliable, responsible, trustworthy, punctual, conscientious and friendly. Having some prior experience with dogs (personal and/or professional) a plus. Individual must feel comfortable with all types of breeds and temperaments and must be willing to work in all types of weather.
    Requirements:
    -Must possess a valid Massachusetts drivers license, have a car and the ability to read maps
    -has a cell phone with texting capabilities
    -is available weekdays during normal office hours; weekend work may also be required.
    -lives in the Norfolk, Franklin, Wrentham, Walpole, Medfield, Millis area and is willing to travel to local surrounding communities
    - having the ability to take pets into your own home for overnight care is a plus
    Walkers will earn money for each pet visit, along with a gas allowance for travel.
    To apply for this position, please email junebug1306@yahoo.com. Please include resume and cover letter briefly explaining why you would make a good candidate.
    Serious candidates only, please.
    - AW

  • 9/25 9:36pm   Interested in joining the Junior (gr. 4-6) or Teen (gr. 7-12) Friends of the Library? We have some spots available in each group. Please visit http://library.virtualnorfolk.org/public_documents/NPL_Childrens/jrteenfriendsapply for information and links to the online applications for each group. Remaining spots will be filled by lottery and the application deadline is September 30. Please email mantosh@sailsinc.org for more information.
    - MA, Norfolk Public Library

  • 9/25 9:34pm   Attention Norfolk students grades 10-12! The Norfolk Lions are sponsoring a Speech Contest! This year's topic is "How do I wish to be remembered?"
    The speech needs to be 5 minutes long and the winner will receive $100! Registration Deadline is November 6.
    Speech to be presented the week of November 11th. For more information and to register: lionsspeech.webs.com
    - JG, Norfolk Lions

  • 9/25 9:33pm   Recently, my husband's dolly (not the toy - the equipment) was stolen from the front yard. We live on the lower end of Seekonk.
    - AB-G

  • 9/25 9:32pm   Multi-family yard sale. Sat. Sept 28th 8 am - 2 pm No early birds please. Longmeadow Road.
    Kid's shelving unit, changing table, toy box, golf clubs, karate gear, tv, barely used double mattress, lots of toys and games.
    - KY

  • 9/25 3:19pm   Yard Sale 2 Families on 22 & 24 Holbrook Street on Sept 28 from 9 to 2 Due to rain out date last Sunday.
    New and different items - Sewing Machine, Meal Slicer, 16mm Magnasync Moviola 4 reel counter, Woodern Nutcrackers, Film Screen, Victor VV-V1 Talking Machine Co., Christmas Items,Telescope, Type writer, books and plenty more.
    No early birds
    - LG

  • 9/25 3:17pm   For DT and JW: if you look at it from the fire department's perspective, it is probably not too much to ask that they receive a phone call for any fire that might prompt a neighbor's phone call. They are really not in a position to disregard the call or assume that it's someone's cooking fire. I wonder how often it happens.
    - RM

  • 9/25 3:16pm   Please come and support your King Philip HS Boys and Girls Swim Team at a CAR WASH! Saturday September 28, 2013 10am-2pm at the King PHILIP High School Bus Loop.
    Cost is $7 - for a wash no matter what size vehicle!
    Thanks for your support.
    - PB

  • 9/25 3:15pm   I heard that Tufts was building an Urgent Care Clinic across from Fore Kicks on Rt. 115. I also heard that it was also going to be a site for Medical Marijuana Distribution. I have not seen, read or heard anything about this from anyone else. Has anyone heard about this?
    - GC

  • 9/25 3:14pm   Last Chance Ticket Sale for Haunted Train Ride - 13th Annual Haunted Train Ride and Spooky Maze Cosponsored by Norfolk Community League and Norfolk Lions
    Saturday, October 19th from 5:00 until 8:00pm at Holmes Fields on Myrtle Street in Norfolk. Rain Date is Saturday October 26th.
    Come join us a for a Haunted Train ride through the woods and a trip through the Spooky Maze. Costumes are encouraged as well as canned goods for donation to the Norfolk Food Pantry. The Haunted Train ride is geared to kids from Kindergarten through Middle School. As the evening gets darker, the ride gets scarier! There will also be food, music and fun to keep you entertained in line! A 50/50 drawing will be held with the proceeds going to the Norfolk Food Pantry.
    This popular event requires a ticket. The cost is $6 per ticket with the proceeds going to worthy Norfolk causes through distributions from NCL and Norfolk Lions. To promote this fun family event, this is the first increase in ticket prices since 2005.
    The Last Chance Ticket Sale will be Tuesday, October 1st from 3-7pm at the Norfolk Public Library. There are a limited number of tickets available and they will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. No tickets will be sold at the event. You must have a ticket to enter the parking lot. Canned good donations for the Norfolk Food Pantry will also be accepted at ticket sale.
    Community groups interested in participating in the Haunted Train ride can contact the Committee. Any teens needing community service hours can also be utilized. Please send an email to hauntedtrainride@gmail.com or contact Tara S. at 508-384-6354, Tracy H. at 508-541-2388 or Tom G. at 508-541-4119.
    - LH, NCL

  • 9/25 3:13pm   Walgreens Norfolk is now accepting applications for Customer Service Associates.
    As a Customer Service Associate, you are the face of Walgreens ~ the person who helps fulfill our mission of making people's lives a little easier. Along with providing friendly, courteous and efficient service to our customers, Customer Service Associate are also responsible for everything from cash register operations and customer service to merchandising, store inventory and maintaining store signage and displays. It's a great introduction to the Walgreens organization, with opportunities to excel in this position for years to come or explore a variety of opportunities.
    Apply at Walgreen.com or In-store.
    - KL, Walgreens Norfolk

  • 9/25 3:12pm   Has anyone over 55 taken any yoga classes at the Yoga Studio in Miliis? Comments on your experience would be appreciated.
    - FH

  • 9/21 4:44pm   MG - Gallo Moving and Storage 508 422-4400. They get it right. The best!
    - ES

  • 9/21 4:40pm   The King Philip Music Association and the Oliver Ames Music Association proudly announce the annual KP/OA Fall Classic Marching Band show sponsored by USBands on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 5 pm at the King Philip High School Main Field, 201 Franklin St.
    Wrentham, MA. King Philip Marching Band, The Pride and the Passion are cohosting the show with the Oliver Ames Tigers Marching Band. In addition to King Philip and Oliver Ames, eleven bands from across Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania will be performing at a show that is sure to thrill all. King Philip will be closing the evening with their show Pandoras Box which features the stirring music of Bela Bartok, Samuel Barber, Billy Joel and Dmitri Shostakovich. With arrangements by Mr. Michael Keough, Mr. Ryan Loud and Mr. Tim Sepe. Come join us for a night of exciting Music and Marching from some of the premier High School Marching Bands in the area. Also come and see what will be revealed from within Pandoras Box. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for seniors and students.
    - JN, KPMA

  • 9/21 4:37pm   Have you considered adding another dimension to your exercise routine? Norfolk Recreation offers a "Lunchtime" Yoga program at noon on Mondays starting 9/23 that is taught by a very experienced, certified Yoga Instructor, Donna Sherman. Join Donna to recharge and to re-energize. Rediscover (or enhance) that flexible, strong feeling! Sign up for 5 weeks for $52 or save money and sign up for 11 weeks for $99. Wear comfortable, layered clothing. For complete description and dates and to register, please go to www.virtualnroflk.org/rec. Any questions, call or email: recreation@virtualnorfolk.org, (508)520-1315.
    - AP, Rec Department, Town of Norfolk

  • 9/21 4:36pm   JW, It is my understanding that having the fire is OK provided you are cooking something... anything... a hotdog or even a turnip!
    - BF (2)

  • 9/21 4:27pm   Looking for a in-law apartment to rent. I work locally as a Nanny, and have been doing so for 20 years. Also if there are any household tasks, I am willing to help. References upon request. I look forward speaking with you. Sandra (617)999-2306
    - SM

  • 9/21 4:25pm   Norfolk Recreation's fall line up is getting ready to start... we have programs for all ages... birth to 99! Some of our favorite Adult classes are returning such as Getting to Know your Digital Camera and Creating Photo Books with your Own Images. Ladies Hiking and Happy Dog Hikes are also starting up again. If you think you would like to try Zumba, we have both Tuesday and/or Thursday classes. We even have a Ladies Night Out Ceramics Class on October 10. Futsal (Indoor Soccer) for Adults and Over 30 Men's Basketball are also continuing. For more information, check out our website: www.virtualnorfolk.org/rec. Any questions, please call us at (508)520-1315 or email us at recreation@virtualnorfolk.org. Thank you!
    - AP, Recreation Director, Town of Norfolk

  • 9/21 4:24pm   Who do you think you are? Discover Your Ancestors at the Norfolk Public Library.
    If you're interested in researching your family history, please join genealogist Seema Kenney of Mass Researchers for a series of workshops designed to get you started or to sharpen your research skills. All workshops are approriate for beginning researchers as well as those who have some experience. Mass Researchers is a small company specializing in Genealogical and Historical Research in the New England area.
    Ms. Kenney loves to share her passion for family history, local history, and family keepsakes with others. She started exploring her family history when still in High School. And received a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University in 2010. Seema's family roots go deep into Colonial New England, especially in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Maine. She is a member of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists and the New England Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists. She is now transitioning from teaching computer software to presenter within the field of Genealogy and Family History.
    Sept. 23 Introduction to Genealogy
    Oct. 7 Using Census Reports
    Nov. 4 Writing Your Family History
    Nov. 18 Using the Internet for Genealogy Research
    All workshops begin at 7pm.
    On-line registration required @ library.virtualnorfolk.org
    - RG, Norfolk Public Library

  • 9/21 4:20pm   Terrarium Gardens for Kids on Saturday, 9/28/13 at 10am - 11:15am at The Organic Angel, 114 C Pond St. Norfolk. Let the kids bring nature into their home by making a magical terrarium garden using a glass container, mother earth, rocks, a special plant, and sparkling crystal along with other surprises. Instructions include building and caring for this garden. All supplies included. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please pre-register with Angela at 781-738-1577.
    - AC, The Organic Angel

  • 9/21 4:19pm   Hi Neighbors: We are still going to Jane and Paul's and enjoying the best corn on the cob, as well as other vegetables. Have they decided to stay here? We hope so. If you have any news about them, please pass it along. Thank you.
    - WC

  • 9/21 4:17pm   If you have a son in grades 1 through 5 and are interested in having him join Cub Scouts, please stop by our table at the HOD Open House on September 19th or come to our Pack Meeting on Friday September 20 at 7 PM at the King Philip Middle School Cafeteria. You can send an email to us at NorfolkCubScouts@gmail.com, too.
    - BP, Norfolk Cub Scout Pack 80

  • 9/21 4:16pm   Does anyone know of a company that will install carpet that was taken out of another home? Or, a company that binds carpet remnants? Thanks!
    - CV

  • 9/21 4:14pm   Town of Norfolk Annual Seasonal Flu Clinic.
    The Norfolk Board of Health and Council on Aging, in conjunction with the Walpole Area Visiting Nurse Association, is sponsoring its annual seasonal Flu Clinic for Norfolk residents on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., at the Senior Center, located at 28 Medway Branch Road.
    The seasonal flu vaccine will be available for adults at highest risk of complications from the flu only. High-risk categories include:
    1. all adults age 65 and older
    2. adults under 65 included only if they:
    3. have a chronic cardiac (heart) or pulmonary (lung) disease, including asthma
    4. required regular medical follow-up or hospitalization in the past year because of chronic metabolic disease (such as diabetes), kidney dysfunction or blood disorders
    5. immune system problems, such as HIV or other immunosuppression caused by disease, medication, radiation or chemotherapy
    6. women who will be in their second or third trimester of pregnancy, but only with a letter from their obstetrician requesting the flu vaccine
    Being high risk does not mean that you are at increased risk of exposure to the flu. High risk means that you are at higher risk to have serious complications from the flu.
    You must call the Council on Aging office at 508-528-4430 to schedule an appointment for the flu clinic due to the limited amount of vaccine that we are receiving.
    - BF, Town of Norfolk

  • 9/21 4:09pm   Piano for sale in Norfolk! Asking price is $3200. Contact with questions and inquiries klwoodhams@yahoo.com
    - KW

  • 9/21 3:58pm   Please join us for the second annual James M Paquette Memorial 5k race/fun walk on October 12th @ 9 AM at the Medway Cafe in Medway MA. All registered participants will receive a raffle ticket, bag of goodies and breakfast buffet is included following the race! We will have a DJ and there are a lot of fantastic raffles including a Marthas Vineyard package (approx. $700), two night stay in Wells Maine, many local restaurant gift certificates, movie passes, North Bowl package (2 hours bowling, pizza and soda), a homemade quilt and too many more to list. Register online www.coolrunning.com/major/13/james/.
    - KB

  • 9/21 3:57pm   JW, We had the same thing happen to us. We moved into our house in May 2005. I had to clear a lot of my property and we would have small fires ocassionally in a fire pit. In August 2005 a new neighbor moved in down the street and called the fire dept. saying they smelled smoke. The fire dept. was driving up and down the street for 20 minutes before a truck pulled in my driveway and found my small "cooking fire". They asked that I call and tell them when I was having a fire. So for the next month and a half I would call almost every night and would tell them I was having a fire and even give them the menu for the evening. Then they started asking when I expected it would be out. That's when I stopped calling. I think they were sick of me anyway. I've showed 2 firemen my pit out back, which is enclosed with brick and surrounded at least 10 feet around with gravel and a hose spigot not more than 20 feet away. They still say I should call. I just keep the grill for the top and a marshmallow stick nearby in case they show up. In Massachusetts you are allowed to have contained cooking fires. I don't think it says you have to call the fire dept. first.
    - DT

  • 9/21 3:52pm   Hi - I am resident in Norfolk looking to rent a garage to store a boat for the winter season. Garage must be 23 feet in length for boat/trailer to fit. Rental period would be from Oct 1, 2013 to May 1, 2014. [Contact box451@norfolknet.com - Wm.]
    - ML

  • 9/21 3:50pm   NT - If you would like to give the webmaster your phone number I would be happy to phone you with some information on transporting your car down south.
    - DH

  • 9/21 3:43pm   Received an email praising Ivy Music Academy --
    Hi, my name is Albena F. I just wanted to spread the word about the music school on Main St., right across the Bourque restaurant. Great, dedicated teachers; cozy and nice atmosphere - that's just for starters. My girls are finally enthusiastic about music. They get up and play piano(before breakfast)! I don't have to move a finger. I don't know how they do this but whatever they are doing works like magic. P.S. We have tried numerous schools before, and finally one that can get kids thrilled!!! No better i-pad anti-drug so far:-)
    - A. F.
    - Wm.

  • 9/21 3:35pm   Happy Autumnal Equinox!

  • 9/16 5:27pm   @JGP I am interested in your post from 9/6 if still in need contact me annemvey@gmail.com
    - AV

  • 9/16 5:26pm   Dear Former Band members: I am looking for a case for a student snare drum kit case. I have the drumand stand, but the case has seen too much wear and tear on and off the buses. Anyone have a drum case that they no longer need? Please contact me at davtar01@verizon.net Thanks!
    - TS

  • 9/16 5:25pm   With summer winding down, it may be time to start planning your holiday season. If your thinking about home improvement projects before you host Thanksgiving dinner, or would like to prepare your home for our predicted harsh winter, give me a call. My name is Mark McGuckian and I am a reasonably price, local carpenter. I will listen to what you would like done and can offer affordable options to make that happen. I have a list of local, satisfied customers, so getting references from your neighbors is not a problem. Please don't hesitate to contact me at 508.440.5119. Thanks so much and have a great day.
    - MM

  • 9/16 5:23pm   Thank you Norfolk residents who purchased mums at the Transfer Station on Saturday, September 14th. The 175+ King Philip Cross Country, Winter, and Spring Track and Field athletes appreciate your support. Thank you again. Look for us next year.
    - ACC

  • 9/16 5:22pm   Looking for recommendations on a local moving company. Thank you!
    - MG

  • 9/16 5:20pm   Norfolk Recreation is in the process of evaluating Norfolk's facilities, fields, and programming and we are looking for community input. Our goal is to come up with a 10-year Master Plan to address recreation needs and wants in Norfolk. Community input is essential to the development of a comprehensive and accurate plan. Please let us know your opinion by participating in the Recreation survey found at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NorfolkREC. The more input we get, the better grasp we have of the direction all residents want us to take. The survey also addresses the issue of sidewalks in Town... if and where people may want them. Responses to this survey should be completed by October 1. Thank you,
    Ann Proto, Recreation Director, recreation@virtualnorfolk.org, (508) 520-1315.
    - AP, Town of Norfolk

  • 9/16 5:19pm   Norfolk County Mosquito Control will be spraying the perimeter of the Pond Street Complex on Monday morning. This action was requested due to mosquitos with West Nile recently being found in Wrentham.
    Norfolk County Mosquito Control will be driving into the Complex, going around the track, and spraying along the wood/path line into the woods. Although this spraying should help reduce the mosquito population, it should not preclude the importance of using mosquito control products individually and dressing to cover as much skin as possible.
    - AP, Town of Norfolk

  • 9/16 5:18pm   DR: I tried Scott's lawncare this year and was not satisfied. They came sporadically, sent invoices for the wrong customer, and the grass did not look much better. I had more success when using Scott's products, but applying them myself. Good Luck.
    - CS

  • 9/16 5:17pm   Once again we have the fire dept show up for our fire in our fire pit. I wonder how much it costs the town to call them out for that? My family has lived in the same house since 1953, I can only guess that it was a "newbie" in town that called to report us.
    - JW

  • 9/16 5:15pm   Haunted Train Ride 2013 start time this year will be 5:00pm *not* 4:30pm as in the past. We apologize for any inconvenience!
    - LH, NCL

  • 9/16 5:14pm   For Sale: Ethan Allen 2 Twin Size White Rod Iron Beds. Excellent condition; $200 each. 508-641-5667
    - JS

  • 9/16 5:11pm   Just a shout out to an outstanding local business C & E Auto Body on Rte 115 Norfolk... excellent workmanship and nice people to deal with call them for your auto body needs 508-384-9450
    - PC

  • 9/16 5:09pm   DR: Call Bruce Yetman at Lawntech 508/384-1593. We have used them for many years and find them very reliable and their cost is competitive.
    - MS

  • 9/16 5:08pm   Look for a new show on Norfolk public access: "Exploring Stories". This is a storytime show for kids from 4-12, depending on the book.
    Also Jim Lehan will be the guest on State and Local, explaining the ins and outs of several town boards. That show should be on air in about 2 weeks. I will post a reminder. Check the schedule on www.norfolkcable.com.
    - AB-G

  • 9/16 5:07pm   Coach Needed: A coach is needed for the 10th grade St Judes Church CYO Basketball team. Please Contact the church if interested.
    - SF

  • 9/16 5:06pm   Sept. 11 and I picked a ripe strawberry from my strawberry bed. Hasn't happened before. Had to share.
    - BR (#1)

  • 9/16 5:04pm   Monday evening, we held our Religious Education Registration. If you have not yet registered, there is still time to be included. Forms are available in the church hall for you to fill out. Our program runs from 1st grade through 10th grade. For more information please call St. Jude Church at 508 528 1470.
    - ES

  • 9/16 4:57pm   KP Parents' Network Membership Drive and Patriots Fan Dream Raffle
    The KP Parents' Network 2013 membership drive is now underway. This year we are excited to announce that all membership forms and dues returned by November 30 will be automatically entered into the Patriots Fan Dream Raffle. The first place winner and 3 guests will receive a Gillette Stadium Behind-the-Scenes Tour, as well as a gift card to CBS Scene Restaurant-- an experience football fans won't want to miss. The second place winner will receive a Patriots' Snow Bowl Collage containing photographs, playing cards, an original program, and autographed photos of past and present Patriots' players: Tom Brady, Tedy Bruschi, Steve Grogan, Adam Vinatieri, and John Smith. This assembled and framed collage is a must-have for any sports fan.
    The drawing will be held during Super Bowl 2014, and the Behind-the-Scenes Tour itself will take place soon after. Raffle tickets will be available to the general public at three KP home football games (Sept. 13th, Oct. 4th, and Oct. 25th), as well as at other KP events this fall, or contact us at kpparentnetwork@gmail.com. The more you enter, the more chances you have of winning.
    The KP Parents' Network was formed over 20 years ago to improve the link between students, parents and the high school, as well as provide activities and events for KP students. Membership dues help support our activities, and enhance the high school experience for all KP students. Membership forms can be downloaded from our website: kpparentnetwork.org.
    - GA

  • 9/16 4:56pm   Two family yard sale on Sept 21 and 22, 2013 at 22 & 24 Holbrook Street 9:00 to 4:00.
    Items for sale: household items, books, Christmas items, blank tee shirts and sweatshirts, slide projector screen, cast iron table saw, tools, electric lawnmower and lots of other items.
    No early birds please.
    - LG

  • 9/16 4:55pm   Relax, breathe, draw. Have you discovered Zentangle yet? Here is a photo of the miniature masterpieces created by participants of a Beginners Workshop held at the library this summer. Zentangle is a fun, easy-to-learn method of drawing that is great for all ages and abilities, even those who initially say 'I could never do that!' If you, or someone you know, wants to try out Zentangle, you can sign up for a new one hour sampler class called 'Discover Zentangle'. Sampler classes are being held on various dates and times in September in Medfield and Franklin and will be followed by six week programs focused on different aspects of Zentangle (skills development, crafts and gift making, health and relaxation and an after school program for kids!). For d*ates and times and more information visit www.zenventure.blogspot.com or call 774-571-8461 or email at SarahD.zenventure@gmail.com.
    - SD

  • 9/16 4:54pm   Regarding the controversial content on Norfolknet: it's not a "discussion" if you're just firing volleys of explosive rhetoric, and not seriously considering the other person's point of view. However, I deeply appreciated, and was moved by the woman's story of her extremely difficult, but necessary choice, because it illuminated the consequences of the law that intruded into her life. So the volleys did have an effect; just not the one intended.
    - MJS

  • 9/16 4:52pm   Young Performers Variety Show! Do you have the music within you? Do you have movement? Want to let your comedic side out? Maybe you and a few friends get together on the weekends in your garage and have a jam session or maybe you put on a play in your living room? If so, you need to bring your talent to the stage!
    The Norfolk Lions are pleased to announce that it will sponsor the first ever Young Performers Variety Show. This show is open to performers ages 8 to 18, from Norfolk and surrounding towns. It will be held on Sunday, November 17 at 6:00 PM at the King Philip Middle School in Norfolk. First, second and third prizes of $200, $100 and $50 will be awarded at the end of the show.
    Auditions will be held on Sunday October 13, Thursday October 17 and Sunday October 20 at 6:00 PM at the Norfolk Public Library. Acts can be no longer than 5 minutes and no accompaniment will be provided, so auditioners must bring their own music (iPod, CD, etc.). Group acts are limited to 6 performers. To schedule an audition, please register at www.youngperformersvarietyshow.com or call Jonathan at 508-308-7974.
    Tickets to the show are $5 for children and seniors, and $15 for adults. To order tickets please visit www.youngperformersvarietyshow.com. All proceeds from the show will benefit the Norfolk Arts Council.
    So if you are a singer, dancer, actor, instrumentalist, comedian, magician, gymnast, juggler or have any other hidden talent - start preparing your act now. We are looking forward to seeing you perform!
    - PS

  • 9/16 4:49pm   Has anyone every shipped a car down south? We are looking for recommendations for auto transport companies. Thank you.
    - NT

  • 9/10 4:14pm   Hello, We are looking for a lawn fertilizer/treatment company. We have used three services so far, and all either have either not shown up when they were supposed to, or burned the lawn with their "treatments" and have not done a good job at all with fertilizer (many weeds persisting, not treating the whole lawn). When they say they will come back and treat again free of charge, the damage is worsened. Any recommendations? Thank you!
    - DR

  • 9/10 4:10pm   Hey I'm Michael MacDougall. A friendly, licensed Electrician for over 11 years. Mac Electric is your residential Electrical Specialist. We are an electrical contracting company providing homeowners the best electric repair service in the South Shore area. We service South Shore, North Shore, Metro West, and everywhere in between with fast same day service. If you are looking for an electrician for your project, remember: big or small, Mac Electric does it all. Call Michael MacDougall 508-718-9266. Thank you!! Have a great day!!!
    - MM

  • 9/10 4:08pm   13th Annual Haunted Train Ride and Spooky Maze Cosponsored by Norfolk Community League and Norfolk Lions
    Saturday, October 19th from 5:00 until 8:30pm at Holmes Fields on Myrtle Street in Norfolk. Rain Date is Saturday October 26th.
    Come join us a for a Haunted Train ride through the woods and a trip through the Spooky Maze. Costumes are encouraged as well as canned goods for donation to the Norfolk Food Pantry. The Haunted Train ride is geared to kids from Kindergarten through Middle School. As the evening gets darker, the ride gets scarier! There will also be food, music and fun to keep you entertained in line! A 50/50 drawing will be held with the proceeds going to the Norfolk Food Pantry.
    This popular event requires a ticket. The cost is $6 per ticket with the proceeds going to worthy Norfolk causes through distributions from NCL and Norfolk Lions. To promote this fun family event, this is the first increase in ticket prices since 2005.
    Tickets Sale will be Tuesday, September 17- Thursday, September 19th from 3-7 at the Norfolk Public Library. There are a limited number of tickets available and they will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. No tickets will be sold at the event. You must have a ticket to enter the parking lot. Canned good donations for the Norfolk Food Pantry will also be accepted at ticket sales.
    Community groups interested in participating in the Haunted Train ride can contact the Committee. Any teens needing community service hours can also be utilized. Please send an email to hauntedtrainride@gmail.com or contact Tara S. at 508-384-6354, Tracy H. at 508-541-2388 or Tom G. at 508-541-4119.
    - LH, NCL

    [Update 9/16 5:15pm: Start time this year will be 5:00pm *not* 4:30pm as in the past. We apologize for any inconvenience! - LH]

  • 9/10 4:07pm   NCL Fall Hayride & Corn Maze - Kick off the fall family fun at the farm! Wards Berry Farm, 614 South Main St., Sharon on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 10AM.
    Please join us for a scenic hayride, pumpkin picking, corn maze (new for 2013!) and meeting and feeding some barnyard friends. The picnic area will also be available, whether you choose to pack a snack/lunch or try the market's delicious offerings. Be sure to bring your camera to capture those festive photos! Please arrive 15 minutes early so that the hayride can begin promptly at 10AM.
    Cost for the event is $12.00 per NCL member child or $14.00 per non-NCL member child. The price includes the corn maze, hayride and a pumpkin to bring home. Adults not picking pumpkins and children under 12 months are free.
    Tickets can be purchased via PayPal at www.norfolkcommunityleague.org/eventsor by check. Please make your check payable to "NCL Family Hayride" and mail to: Norfolk Community League, P.O. Box 450, Norfolk, MA 02056.
    Please RSVP by Thursday, October 3th. For more information please contact Valerie Cleverdon or Colleen O'Shea at familybased@norfolkcommunityleague.org
    - LH, NCL

  • 9/10 4:06pm   Alto Sax: Selmer AS300, in perfect play condition. Includes mouthpiece, neck strap, and black hard shell case, in perfect play condition. $600, please call (774)-291-0792 to inquire, thanks.
    - CR

  • 9/10 4:05pm   Sat Sept 21 8am - 1pm. Multi-House Yard Sale. Stilwell Avenue, Norfolk. Most items priced at only $1. Incredible selections. Furniture - complete bed frames with headboards and footboards, bureaus, night stands, tables, chairs. Sports Equipment - excellent condition/high end sports equipment (baseball, hockey, lacrosse, golf), practice nets, cleats. Snow board, bindings, helmet and boots. Snow tubes and sleds. General household items. Books and video games. Halloween and Xmas decorations. Costumes. Home office items - desk, printer, supplies. Grandma's Attic treasures and vintage items. And more
    - JD

  • 9/10 4:02pm   Norfolk Recreation is offering "Your First 5K" a walk to run program for adults!
    Here is your chance to do something you may only have dreamed of. If you've ever thought about becoming a runner or running again after taking years off here is your opportunity!
    This adult program is designed to get you off the couch or away from the desk and ready to run a 5K (3.1 miles).
    In this program which is catered to beginners you will progress from a walker to a runner.
    We will meet as a group once a week and you will be given specific instructions for running other days of the week on your own.
    Workouts will be followed with stretching and advice about running and nutrition.
    Instructor: Nanci Cahalane; certified personal trainer / certified MIAA coach
    Cost: $75.00
    Location: Pond Street Recreation Complex, Rte. 115 in Norfolk
    Dates: 9:15 - 10:15 (once a week for 10 weeks) Tuesdays: Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12
    To register or for more information please visit www.virtualnorfolk.org/rec
    - NC

  • 9/10 3:58pm   Hi Everyone ,I just wanted to spread the news about an upcoming event at the Wrentham Crackerbarrel Fairgrounds Columbus day Weekend being held by the Wrentham Firefighters. It is called Crackerbarrel Fire Muster and can be found on facebook at crackerbarrelfiremuster or web at www.crackerbarrelfiremuster.com
    This event has scheduled: Sat 10/12 Traditional old time Fire Muster With a Kids day allday with rides food facepainting etc; Sun 10/13 A FF'S 5K Obstacle Challenge Register at Racewire followed by an antique car and Fire Engine Show; Mon 10/14 Motorcycle Poker RUN to Various Firehouses around the area with a Pig roast and live music
    All are invited to attend any or all of these events. Portion of proceeds to benefit Friends of Wrentham and other local charities.
    For more inf you can visit our sites or to request flyers more info. Email Firedad863@verizon.net
    - BN

  • 9/10 3:54pm   Norfolk Community League's 2013 Person of the Year
    Who do you know that makes Norfolk a better place? Is it your child's coach, a favorite teacher, or a helpful librarian? Maybe it's your neighbor who always goes above and beyond for you and the rest of the community. Perhaps it's someone who continuously donates her or his time, yard, or other talents. Maybe it's someone of the Faith that helps unite the community in times of crisis. Who do you know that makes you love our Town more and more? We know that you're thinking of someone... now tell us about her or him so that we too may honor this person.
    In 500 words or less, please submit a summary of what makes this person NCL's 2013 Person of the Year. Entries may be submitted via email at nclpersonoftheyear.2013@gmail.com or in hard copy at the designated envelope located within the Norfolk PublicLibrary. Entries will be accepted beginning September 16th through September 27th. Three entries (as selected by NCL's Board) will then be posted electronically at www.nclgala.com as well as in hard copy at the Library. Vote for your favorite NCL Person of the Year electronically at www.nclgala.com or by submitting your vote in the designated box at the Library. Each Norfolk resident (this includes children) may vote once. Voting will open on October 14th and close at midnight on October 25th.
    To nominate someone, you must live in Norfolk. You may not nominate yourself. You may nominate a family member (spouse, sibling, parent or child). You must include your name and address on your nomination summary. No anonymous entries will be accepted. You do not need to be a member of the Norfolk Community League to nominate someone or to be a nominee (but if you aren't amember, you should consider joining, for we share your enthusiasm for our Town). Also, you do not need to attend NCL's annual Gala to nominate someone or to be a nominee. Lastly, all nominees must be 21 years of ageor older.
    - AB, NCL

  • 9/10 3:53pm   Need babysitter to look after one 4th and 5th grade girls from 330pm to 630pm Tues Weds Thurs for the 2013-2014 school year.
    Car required (and clean driving record) for soccer practice drop offs/pick ups etc.
    Please RSVP for further details, jmsd0125@gmail.com
    - JD

  • 9/10 3:51pm   On Monday, 16-Sep-2013, from 10:00 AM through 7:00 PM there will be an Online Town Hall on "Veterans' Mental Health". It will be hosted by Congressman Ron Barber (representing Arizona's 2nd district).
    The online town hall will be a national conversation in which anyone can participate to discuss veterans' mental health. You can post questions, share your stories, and participate in this online dialogue with the Congressman.
    Why a Town Hall on Veterans? Mental Health?
    • Because many of our veterans return home with battle scars that can't be seen
    • Because families and loved ones sometimes don?t know what to say or how to help
    • Because an average of 22 veterans commit suicide every day
    • Because veterans might not know where to find help
    • Because we don't often get the chance to talk about this important public issue civilly and openly online
    • Because there's a lot we can learn from each other
    For more information, go to www.creatingcommunitysolutions.org/veterans-mental-health-online-town-hall
    You can indicate that you intend to attend on the Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/events/511071275641530/
    There are other ongoing national online conversations on mental health at BIT.LY/mentalhealthtalk On 16-Sep-2013, the Online Town Hall on "Veterans' Mental Health" will be there.
    - DR

  • 9/10 3:50pm   Welcome to Norfolk, Organic Angel! There's nothing like this close around here that I know of. In suspect you're going into the old barbershop at the bottom of 115. It's a great location. Good luck! I'll forward yopur website address.
    - AB-G

  • 9/10 3:49pm   What happened to the white horse in the road? Any word?
    - SO

  • 9/6 2:50pm   As a resident and business owner, KMK Cleaners of Norfolk, Westwood, Walpole and Millis offer free pick-up and delivery to your home or office. With a 3 month commitment we will give you 20% off your first month, 25% off the second month, 30% off the third month. Call today 508-668-0011 to sign up.
    We have gone GREEN!!! A friendly, toxic free, environmentally friendly way to clean all your clothes. This is safe for you and your families.
    I know you will not be disappointed. Remember call today to sign up, and mention you saw this.
    - KT

  • 9/6 2:46pm   Hi - I am resident in Norfolk looking to rent a garage to store a boat for the winter season. Garage must be 23 feet in length for boat/trailer to fit. Rental period would be from Oct 1, 2013 to May 1, 2014. [Contact box451@norfolknet.com - Wm.]
    - ML

  • 9/6 2:45pm   The Organic Angel, an eco-friendly shop, located at 114 C Pond St. Norfolk will open the doors on Saturday, September 7th from 10am - 5pm. Come by to say hello to Angela Cote who wishes to invite you to her special space filled with organic products for the family, pets, and home. If you are unavailable Saturday, call to register for a free introduction to meditation on Wednesday, September 11th from 7pm-8pm. For further information, please see www.theorganicangel.com
    - AC, The Organic Angel

  • 9/6 2:43pm   Norfolk Community Gala 2013 tickets are now on sale!! Purchase your tickets today by visiting www.nclgala.com. Get inspired and check out the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEYnZPxiAfQ&feature=youtu.bet
    - AB, NCL

  • 9/6 2:42pm   I am looking to hire a weekly house cleaner that is trust worthy. I am looking for recommendations.
    - JGP

  • 9/6 2:40pm   Norfolk Cultural Council seeks funding proposals. Proposals for community - arts, humanities, and science projects due October 15, 2013.
    The Norfolk Cultural Council has set Tuesday, October 15, 2013 as the postmark deadline for organizations, schools and individuals to apply for Local Cultural Council grants that support cultural activities in the community.
    According to Council spokesperson, Deanna Grimm, these state grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Norfolk - including exhibits, festivals, short-term artists-in residences or performances in schools, workshops and lectures.
    The Norfolk Cultural Council will also entertain funding proposals from schools and youth groups through the PASS Program, which provides subsidies for Norfolk school age children to attend cultural field trips.
    The Norfolk Cultural Council is part of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. The LCC Program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences and humanities every year. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community.
    For year 2012-13, the Norfolk Cultural Council will have distributed $3,770.00 in grants. Some of the 2013 grants supported by the council included the Norfolk Public Library, Girl Scouts, Stony Brook Wildlife, The Un-Common Theatre, Franklin Performing Arts and the Norfolk Coop Preschool.
    For specific guidelines and complete information on the Norfolk Cultural Council (NCC), contact NCC at email address ncc@virtualnorfolk.org. Application forms and more information about the Local Cultural Council Program are available online at www.mass-culture.org/lcc_public.asp. Applications should be complete and signed in order to be processed in a timely manner.
    - RT, NCC

  • 9/4 10:22pm   I haven't been reading the postings lately as it seems like it has turned into a nasty, political and religious debate on a topic that clearly will have differing opinions, and two people who have different opinions on this subject will never agree to either side. (wow - run-on sentence, I know for those who like to correct!)
    However, I had to post something that I saw today that made me remember why I am happy and grateful that my children are growing up in Norfolk... I was driving to work down Main St this morning around 6:45 when what did my eyes, and car, suddenly see but a lone white horse meandering dangerously close to the road. I quickly pulled over and called the local PD telling them a horse was loose! How many parents are lucky enough that the biggest problem they encounter on their way to school is an escaped horse??? (I'm thinking of Boston, Springfield, Worcester). As all the children begin the new school year, I want to say thanks to "whoever" that I am blessed enough that I can afford to live in a charming little town like Norfolk :)
    Also, a shout out of thanks and good luck to the Norfolk teachers for a great school year! When times get tough in the classroom, and with parents, please remember that to the children you are their sun and moon for the day and all they really want is to be happy and feel secure in school (yes, I AM A SCHOOL SPECIALIST in another town). How the children feel about themselves and learning is, in my opinion, what matters the most.
    - JW

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  • 9/4 10:15pm   The new defintion of insanity
    - PC

  • 9/4 10:14pm   Hi all. My name is Jamie Hogan and I'm a Realtor here in town. I am interested in starting or joining a business networking group for Norfolk. If there are other professionals in town who are interested I would love to hear from you. Specifically, I am interested in connecting with mortgage and finance professionals as well as people in the building trades as I frequently need plumbers, painters, electricians etc. for my clients as they prepare their homes for sell. My email address is jhoganrealty@gmail.com or you can call/text 508-873-6467. Thanks!
    - JH

  • 9/4 10:13pm   King Philip Cross Country, Winter, and Spring Track and Field will be selling mums at the Transfer Station on September 14th from 8 - 4. Mums range in price from $6 to $12 depending on their size. If more than 3 are purchased, discounts will be applied. The mum sale is to purchase new uniforms, tents, and other equipment. There are over 175 students participating in these programs. Please help support the teams.
    - ACC

  • 9/4 10:09pm   I agree with PMM in reference to abortion posts on the NNet that "having a good provocative discussion is healthy," although I found his (her) statement (see 8/24@11:08) that most women who find themselves facing the agonizing decision regarding an abortion choose to undergo one solely because of "convenience" ill-advised, insensitive, and far from provocative. Perhaps, it was just a poor choice of words. Sadly, such a misguided comment almost becomes negligible when compared to the extremist posts of PR and his (her) continuing references to Obama as someone whose stances as a state senator somehow allowed "the killing of a breathing baby outside the womb" or "a second doctor to enter the room and kill a baby who survived an abortion" (see 6/26@11:02pm;7/29@1:28am; 8:14@4:39pm;8:31@7:45am). Such over-the-top hyperbole, no matter where it lands - the main page of this forum or on its political page - demonstrates the worst kind of political rhetoric and intentional distortion. And such blatant misrepresentation should not go unchallenged.
    To set the record straight, the proposed legislation apparently referred to in all of these posts - the Born Alive Infants Protection Act, pushed by anti-abortion zealots and correctly voted down more than once by Obama and a majority of his colleagues serving in the Illinois state senate at that time - was, among other things, half-baked and deceptive. In addition, passage of that bill was totally unnecessary as it addressed a medical issue that was on the books and already covered by Illinois state law. So let's call it what it actually was and why it was voted down repeatedly: a legislative attempt that was nothing more than yet another sneaky backdoor strategy to undermine, weaken, or roll back reproductive rights and eventually repeal Roe vs. Wade by members of that curious segment of the population who continue to insist that women are far too stupid to make their own health and reproductive decisions.
    Due to their tiresome frequency, pitching myth, misinformation, and pseudoscientific bunk regarding a fetus, as well as employing scare tactics and outright deceptions designed to manipulate the emotions of the uninformed - as annoying as they are these days - have become immediately recognizable and will not discourage, dissuade, or affect the majority who strongly support a woman's right to make her own reproductive decisions when faced with such a complex and painfully difficult decision.
    Furthermore, the parroting of extremist commentators, religious tyrants, or misleading political ads (directly responsible for the gross misrepresentations cited above and paid for by Obama opponents in the 2008 presidential campaign) serve little purpose except to confirm that such individuals (including PR who also insists on arrogantly characterizing people supporting candidates different from his own preferences as "low-information voters") are simply the close-minded holders of archaic and misogynistic attitudes toward women and nothing more.
    And, finally, thank you, JC, for your extraordinary and moving post of 8/31@7:19am.
    - TEM

  • 9/4 10:07pm   Here's an FYI: My neighbor attempted to buy flooring at Home Depot and have it installed. They delivered the wrong flooring no less than three times. They also delivered the wrong edging at least once. They told him that the UPC was identical on different flooring items. I find that unbelievable, but my neighbor said he saw it himself. He was expecting to have the bamboo floor and the ceramic tile installed before now. He's heading to Lowe's.
    - AB-G

  • 9/4 10:03pm   We have a basketball hoop that is free to the first to claim it. Come pick it up. It is in good condition. The ballast base is full of sand... so you will need to bring a truck. Please contact us through the webmaster. [Use box450@norfolknet.com - Wm.]
    - AB

    [Update 9/10 4:13pm: basketball hoop is taken - AB]

  • 9/4 10:01pm   FREE entertainmant Unit and Dresser w mirror. Must be picked up by Sept. 4th. Moving on the 5th!
    - NJD

  • 9/4 9:59pm   We have a large window in front of our home that needs to be replaced. It's 2 individaul side by side windows and a half moon (palladium window) above. Please email W_Michelle68@yahoo.com and I will provide address for a quote. Thank you
    - MD

  • 9/4 9:56pm   Three tickets to see Michael Franti at the House of Blues on Weds. Sept. 11th. Bought for $35 each, will sell for $20. Thanks [box449@norfolknet.com - Wm.]
    - MS

  • 9/4 9:49pm   Seeking a local plumber for a quick, easy job of replacing my outdoor faucets. Any recommendations greatly appreciated.
    - MB

  • 9/4 9:48pm   Inspiration Performing Troupe will be holding auditions for their two upcoming seasons on Thursday September 12, at 7:15 P.M at the Norfolk Public Library. Inspiration is a local performing arts troupe that has performed at many local events, Faneuil Hall, Disney World, and Fenway Park! The group will be performing on a Royal Caribbean Cruise this April along with many other exciting large scale and local venues. Boys and girls grades 3-12 who have a passion for singing and dancing are encouraged to audition! All information regarding troupe, the upcoming seasons, and the audition process can be found on our website www.inspirationperformingtroupe.com.
    - JG

  • 9/4 9:43pm   Some of the project status questions posted on this site can be answered by watching the Planning Board, Selectmen, School Committee and the Town Talk show on Norfolk Community TV or online at www.YouTube.com/NorfolkCable
    Yes, playgrounds at H. O. Day, Freeman-Kennedy, and the new Kid's Place, have been approved by voters and the installations are proceeding but are delayed.
    Cottage Car Wash is currently being constructed on Pine Street. The land across Route 115 is being cleared for a 3-story medical center. Pondville Plaza is proposed for Valley Street near Pine Street. Leo's Landing on Route 1A at 242 Dedham St. might become a Cumberland Farms store and gas station.
    - DLJ

  • 9/4 9:42pm   Can anyone recommend a good photographer in the area? Thank you -
    - CC

  • 9/4 9:41pm   To KJ - for granite installation, call New View Granite in Franklin. They are on Master Drive, close to Franklin Glass, off of Beaver Street. They have a beautiful and very large selection of granite slabs (they do quartz and other materials as well) and they are really good at what they do. Their prices are so reasonable too.
    - EF

  • 9/4 9:40pm   For KB - for hardwood floor refinishing try Sung Gray. He does refinishing as well as new floors, both unfinished and prefinished. Have used him multiple times. 508-612-4513. He has a wonderful dustless machine that truly is as close to dustless as you will ever get.
    - EF

  • 9/4 9:21pm   Ivy Music Academy would love to announce that our great guitar player and teacher Steve Marchena has a Solo Classical Guitar Concert on Wednesday September 18th at 7:00pm. It will take place at Tastings, 201 Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA
    - TS

  • 9/4 9:03pm   for KB: You can't go wrong with Denco Wood Floors out of Taunton St in Wrentham. The owner Denny O'Brien does a awesome job and we have used him and his crew several times and always been super happy with the results.
    Denco Wood Floors 249 Taunton St Wrentham, MA 02093 [google map] (508) 384-7971 Flooring Store
    - JD

  • 9/4 8:56pm   I'm a college student in need of some furniture, specifically a nightstand and a desk. Preferably dark wood. Please let me know if you are selling! glynn.m@husky.neu.edu
    - MG

  • 9/4 8:55pm   Call Joe Anello for Masonry work....his number is 781-551-0650.
    - AW

  • 9/4 8:54pm   KB - Try Tim Thibodeau at Southern NE Hardwood Floors. He came highly recommended to us. 508-451-1243
    - NT

  • 9/4 8:52pm   Retired R.N. grandmother looking for childcare jobs, references, non-smoker; loves infants. dugas8@yahoo.com
    - DD

  • 9/4 8:49pm   LD - Try Brennan Tree and Landscaping out of Walpole. They're fantastic. www.brennantreema.com
    - CH

  • 8/31 8:47am   To KD: Yes, I am looking for somebody to watch my 1-year-old son on Thursdays from approximately 2-5. Please contact me: lindsayamper@yahoo.com
    - LA

  • 8/31 7:57am   Can anyone recommend reliable/affordable pest control in the area, specifically for termites?
    - JMM

  • 8/31 7:56am   I live in Norfolk and like to patronize local businesses. I need a sofa professionally cleaned and sanitized. Got a price quote from ChemDry for $130.00, On a budget and need to spend under $100.00. Thanks.
    - CP

  • 8/31 7:54am   Girls from Norfolk Girl Scout Troop 74741 will be hosting a yard sale to help raise money to complete their Silver Award
    When: Sunday, SEPTEMBER 1 2013. Time: 8AM TO 2PM. Location: THE WRENTHAM CENTER PARKING LOT
    All Proceeds will go to Norfolk Girl Scout Troop 74741 and will help to: Fund our silver award project - Making improvements to the Wrentham Dog Park; Fund community projects - Food Pantry - Animal Shelters; Fund trips - NYC - Theater - Camping
    - NG

  • 8/31 7:53am   To LD--Brennan Tree and Landscape out of Walpole is terrific. 508-660-2600. Very neat and reasonably priced. They do a great job on ornamental tree pruning as well. They have been working on our property for years--at least 15.
    - EF

  • 8/31 7:51am   Is there anyone out there that offers car detailing service at home? Maybe a high school student? If not, perhaps a recommended car detailing service?
    - MW

  • 8/31 7:45am   Hi SR - What State Senator Obama voted for really has nothing to do with abortion choice. He voted to allow a second doctor to enter the room and end the life a living breathing human who had survived an abortion attempt. I do not believe that should be a choice made by a mother, doctor or President.
    - PR

  • 8/31 7:43am   Re 8/24 11:52pm I have seasoned firewood for sale... 225/cord. I live on Miller st. Free delivery! - JC
    JC - Can you provide a number or email address for me to contact you about the seasoned firewood or if you prefer you can get my email through the webmaster. Thank you!!
    - KMB

    [Contact JC at box448@norfolknet.com - Wm.]

  • 8/31 7:38am   A Combination Clambake and Chicken Barbecue catered by the highly praised John Ayotte (from Chef Du Jour of Westborough) will take place Saturday, September 21st (1 p.m.) at the Norfolk Senior Center. Menu will include clam chowder, lobster and steamed clams with broth and butter, corn on the cob, potatoes, salad, cornbread, and watermelon for dessert. A one-half barbecued chicken awaits those who prefer barbecue over seafood, available with the same sides. Soft drinks, coffee, or tea will also be included.
    Norfolk seniors (age 60 and over) must register in advance at the Senior Center front desk and due to the generous financial support of the Norfolk Friends of the Council on Aging fees will be substantially reduced as follows: $15.00 per person for Friends members, $18.00 for non-members (with payment entitling participants to a one-year membership in the Friends), $5.00 for the chicken barbecue for Friends members and $8.00 for non-members (their payment also entitling them to a one-year membership in the Friends).
    The deadline for registration is September 12th. The Senior Center is located at 28 Medway Branch Road and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. If you have questions regarding this event or to receive a full schedule of all Norfolk Senior Center activities call 508-528-4430.
    - TM, Norfolk Council on Aging

  • 8/31 7:37am   Looking for recommendations for a reputable mason...work being done at a friend's house in Sharon.
    - EHF

  • 8/31 7:35am   Hi, I am looking for a sitter after school (possibly 3:30-5:30 PM) for one 6 yr. old 1-3 days a week. The schedule could rotate and is flexible. If interested please email nlbella13@gmail.com. Thank you.
    - NM

  • 8/31 7:31am   Can anyone recommend someone to refinish hardwood floors? I have used Derry in the past and he has retired!!!
    Thank you!!
    - KB

  • 8/31 7:30am   Anyone looking for help with yard work?? Contact Hayden Smith. He is a student at KP whom I hired to do some weeding and mulch spreading and he did a great job. He is smart, courteous, prompt and cleans up after himself! You may reach Hayden at hayden.smith@yahoo.com
    - SM

  • 8/31 7:29am   Garden Club of Norfolk Presents Speaker
    The Garden Club of Norfolk's fall meeting will feature speaker Adriana O'Sullivan to discuss "Thirty Plants That Pay the Rent". She will focus on perennials, shrubs, and trees selected for their hardiness, drought-tolerance, low maintenance, and multi-season interest - excellent choices for N.E. gardens. The meeting will take place Sept. 11, 7:00 pm, Town Hall, Selectman's Meeting Room, 1 Liberty Lane, Norfolk. The public is welcome.
    - SO

  • 8/31 7:28am   To CC ~ I am a responsible, energetic mom who is looking for a part time child care position. I have lived in Norfolk for over 20 years and would love to know more about it. Feel free to email me if you are interested talking further about the position. Thanks. lisa1213@earthlink.net
    - LS

  • 8/31 7:27am   Just my opinion, but any topics that are inherently divisive and emotionally charged should be relegated to a different page away from the main page. Any post featuring certain key words such as religious or political terms such as "democrat, republican, abortion, conspiracy, abstinence" etc, should be filtered and relocated. There are a lot of young people that read this board and while I don't believe that we should have completely sheltered naive children, neither should they be bombarded with biased propaganda. Thank you.
    - TB (2)

  • 8/31 7:26am   I have a shout out for Charlie Hewitt of Norfolk and his great carpentry skills! He has done a few jobs for me in the past and just finished one. All I can say is, if you ever need any carpentry work done, I could not recommend Charlie any more highly. And to top it all off he is a great guy who is very easy to work with!
    - BM

  • 8/31 7:25am   I noticed the land on Rt 115 across from Fore Kicks appears to have been sold and is being cleared. Does anyone know what is being planned for that site?
    - BG

  • 8/31 7:24am   Car Detailing! Great prices, Quality work. Wash, Wax, Vacuum, Interior/ Exterior, Tires/Rims. Local resident of Norfolk with 5 years detailing experience. Very flexible with times and schedules. If interested please call Kyle at (1774) 722-5010 or E-mail at kylesexton91@gmail.com
    - KS

  • 8/31 7:23am   Dave at Old Time Tree Cutter ~ 508-384-5071 ~ has done a number of jobs for myself, friends, neighbors. I know you cannot bet his prices, service, and reliability ~ great find!
    - RC

  • 8/31 7:21am   To those posters who consider themselves to be righteous, card carrying ``pro-life'' super-heros, for whom every life is sacred (except for the mother), and where we have no right to end a life (except for a death row inmate) - I do not believe that you are truly pro-life but pro*-birth*.
    This quote by Sister Joan Chittister, a Benedictine Catholic nun, it sums up my feelings on this topic better than I ever could: ``I do not believe that just because you're opposed to abortion, that that makes you pro-life. In fact, I think in many cases, your morality is deeply lacking if all you want is a child born but not a child fed, not a child educated, not a child housed. And why would I think that you don't? Because you don't want any tax money to go there. That's not pro-life. That's pro-birth. We need a much broader conversation on what the morality of pro-life is.''
    Well said, sister!
    - MD

  • 8/31 7:20am   Hey I'm Michael MacDougall. A friendly, licensed Electrician for over 11 years. Mac Electric is your residential Electrical Specialist. We are an electrical contracting company providing homeowners the best electric repair service in the South Shore area. We service South Shore, North Shore, Metro West, and everywhere in between with fast same day service. If you are looking for an electrician for your project, remember: big or small, Mac Electric does it all. Call Michael MacDougall 508-718-9266. Thank you!! Have a great day!!!
    - MM

  • 8/31 7:19am   PMM writes: It is actually possible to never have to consider having an abortion. Now if you would like to talk about how many abortions are performed to save the mother's Life or in instances of rape, we can have that discussion as well. I think you know where I am going with this; most woman do it for their own convenience and there is rarely a question of saving their Life, only ending that of a helpless child to be.
    Actually, PMM, I HAVE been in the situation ofhaving to consider having an abortion. Imagine that, a 36 year old married woman, mother of two children, pregnant with a third. Heck, I even taught weekly Sunday School classes. A week after an amniocentesis (after all, I was an older mom), my pregnancy didn't feel right. Something was wrong.The docs push the results of the amnio, I go for another ultrasound, and by now we can see what's wrong. The fetus has all sorts of problems, including an esophagus that doesn't attach to the stomach. My body is starting to reject the fetus, because it isn't viable.
    So, what to do? Should I wait for my body to complete the miscarriage or elect to abort? My doctor tells me it could take up to 6 weeks to miscarry; if I wait, carrying a fetus of 18 weeks I could suddenly hemorrhage and die. Not much of a choice, as far as I was concerned. So I decide to abort this much-wanted pregnancy. Then, as they say, the fun begins. I go to a specialist for second-semester abortions. So kind, so understanding about my emotions. He apologizes that by law he has to read a statement delineating exactly what the fetus looks like. Funny, the legislators don't tell me that the fetus has major anomalies and will most likely never live, just that its fingers and toes are fully formed. As though I was making a choice of "convenience". Disgusting. And then my husband and I hear from our insurance company that they will not cover the cost of the procedure because my employer (a local school system) was prohibited by law from covering an "elective" abortion. Beyond disgusting. We were fortunate we could pay for it ourselves, but I keep thinking, what about those women who couldn't afford to pay, and have to wait for weeks until the fetus naturally miscarries? Three months after the abortion, I conceive again, carry to term, and that baby just turned 21.
    So, PMM, I followed all the rules - was married, healthy, spiritually "connected", if you will - and yet found I was in a situation where I needed an abortion. And that decision shouldn't be made by anyone except me, my husband, and my medical team. Who knows? Your wife could be in the same situation with her next pregnancy. And I bet then she wouldn't want to hear your words, "It is actually possible to never have to consider having an abortion."
    - JC

  • 8/31 6:55am   PC: Do you recall at which meeting Rob Garrity implied he was in favor of bigger town government and more taxes ? That is ALL we need: more officials telling us what to do and to pay more at all three levels. You are quite right about a new position in the administration not having been sanctioned at T Meeting.
    - AB-G

  • 8/31 6:54am   Mobility scooter for sale.Very good condition. Color blue. Basket in front. Comes with two spare batteries. Has new batteries in it. Has charging cord. Price $550.00 or BO Call Bob 508 528-4546.
    - MB

  • 8/31 6:47am   Just within a couple of hours or my earlier post about the baby turtle being run over, I went for a walk and found, a short distance up the street from my home, a recently killed wood chuck in the middle of the road. I was very saddened by this find and moved it off to the side of the road. It occurred to me that this may be the cute critter we've enjoyed watching munch greens from our lawn over the last few weeks or so. I know sometimes the best efforts to avoid an animal in the road ends badly. Please try to be more mindful of our unintended consequences on nature and slow down a bit -- we're not the only creatures inhabiting the planet.
    - RB

  • 8/31 6:46am   Can anyone recommend any local companies/contractors to install either some granite/quartz counter tops? Based on experiences, which of the two materials do you recommend? Thanks in advance.
    - KJ

  • 8/31 6:45am   CC: I could help you with part-time child care for your son. Please give me a call at (774)-291-0792, thanks.
    - CR

  • 8/31 6:44am   It's turtle hatching time! Yesterday, while driving down Liberty Lane towards Union St., I noticed something small crossing the road as I drove past it - I thought it was perhaps a June bug. Then it dawned on me, that it might have been a baby turtle crossing the road. I immediately turned around in the Library parking lot in hopes of saving it from being run over. Unfortunately, the one car that drove by before I could get to it, had crushed it. That was so sad. It was a baby snapping turtle following nature's instinct to make its way to a nearby pond.
    So, in the next week or so, please be aware of these little critters possibly crossing the road and drive carefully. And if you do see one, please help it safely cross the road if you're so inclined.
    Thank you.
    - RB

  • 8/31 6:43am   Reply to: 8/25 12:05pm I'm looking for a recommendation for someone to cut some trees down in my yard. I have several that need to come down. I've called a few guys I found in the yellow pages, but so far, no return calls. - LD
    We had a good experience with David Brown Old Time Tree Cutter out of Wrentham.
    - LH

  • 8/31 6:40am   Interested to find out from town management how the solar panel project is working out.
    - RW

  • 8/31 6:34am   CC - I possibly could help with picking up your preschooler and watching 12-3! Email me ktdemarzo@gmail.com w details! Thanks
    - KD

  • 8/25 12:07pm   I hadn't checked into Norfolknet all summer, and now I'm sorry I did.
    Abortion discussion on a community page? Really?
    Abortion has recently become a political matter, although should be a private matter between the involved parties and medical professionals they choose to involve.
    No one has any right to judge anyone else's personal decisions. You may not agree, you may not ever choose to have an abortion, or ever support your wife or daughter in having one - but that discussion falls under the realm of *your* personal decisions. That no one else should judge. See how that works?
    What someone else chooses should be of no concern to you, as long as it is legal.
    It's really that simple.
    - SR

    [It's the public aspect, namely, whether it should remain legal, that is the hub of the issue. Advocacy on this topic is unlikely to ever follow the pattern "I understand the law, I support the law, but nobody should ever apply the law," because core to the divergent views is the question of when an egg becomes a person deserving of full civil rights. As to it being on the main page, my bad, I get the blame; I allowed the topic to start and didn't push back in time - Wm.]

  • 8/25 12:06pm   I'm sure this has been addressed before but I am looking for an electrician for a small job - any suggestions? Thanks
    - LH

  • 8/25 12:05pm   I'm looking for a recommendation for someone to cut some trees down in my yard. I have several that need to come down. I've called a few guys I found in the yellow pages, but so far, no return calls.
    - LD

  • 8/25 12:01pm   My 5 year old daughter is doing a 1/2 day Kindergarten program at HOD and I am looking for after school care. Most likely 12-4 a few days a week. If interested, please email me at brokelmom@yahoo.com
    - KF

  • 8/24 11:59pm   Has anyone recently converted from oil heat to propane for their home? Wondering if it's an energy (and money) saver.
    - MB

  • 8/24 11:58pm   KMB I recommend Ray Rose from Out On A Limb for Firewood. He is from Wrentham 508 400 9055. Also very reasonable in clearing Brush and removing Trees.
    - PRB

  • 8/24 11:54pm   13th Annual Haunted Train Ride and Spooky Maze Cosponsored by Norfolk Community League and Norfolk Lions! Saturday, October 19th from 4:30 until 8:30pm at Holmes Fields on Myrtle Street in Norfolk. Rain Date is Saturday October 26th.
    Come join us a for a Haunted Train ride through the woods and a trip through the Spooky Maze. Costumes are encouraged as well as canned goods for donation to the Norfolk Food Pantry. The Haunted Train ride is geared to kids from Kindergarten through Middle School. As the evening gets darker, the ride gets scarier! There will also be food, music and fun to keep you entertained in line! A 50/50 drawing will be held with the proceeds going to the Norfolk Food Pantry.
    This popular event requires a ticket. The cost is $6 per ticket with the proceeds going to worthy Norfolk causes through distributions from NCL and Norfolk Lions. To promote this fun family event, this is the first increase in ticket prices since 2005.
    Tickets Sale will be Tuesday, September 17- Thursday, September 19th from 3-7 at the Norfolk Public Library. There are a limited number of tickets available and they will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. No tickets will be sold at the event. You must have a ticket to enter the parking lot.
    Community groups interested in participating in the Haunted Train ride can contact the Committee. Any teens needing community service hours can also be utilized. Please send an email to hauntedtrainride@gmail.com or contact Tara S. at 508-384-6354, Tracy H. at 508-541-2388 or Tom G. at 508-541-4119.
    - LH, NCL

  • 8/24 11:53pm   I just want to publicly thank our Norfolk DPW for assisting me in solving a problem here at my home. A tree rooted on Town property had partially fallen on the phone and electric lines that serve my house. I called the DPW and described my situation. They said they would take care of this. Yesterday, the foreman from the DPW showed up, he called Nstar... Nstar came with a bucket truck, cleared away the tree and today, the DPW came back to clear some additional brush and cleaned up the street. This afternoon, the same foreman came by to check the job they did. Thank you very much Norfolk DPW... Great Job!
    PS: When asking for the DPW's help... do be patient as they are very busy most days. I did not hound them with tons of calls as may some and it took some time for this problem to be resolved as they are handling some paving work etc at this time. The Norfolk DPW took care of this problem for me in a very professional manner.
    - BF (2)

  • 8/24 11:52pm   I have seasoned firewood for sale... 225/cord. I live on Miller st. Free delivery!
    - JC
    [Update 8/31 6:58am: you can contact JC at box448@norfolknet.com - Wm.]

  • 8/24 11:51pm   Any college students looking for pieces of furniture for apartment please e-mail explorer45@verizon.net. I have a ton of items for sale cheap.
    - DH

  • 8/24 11:50pm   Ivy Music Academy enrolls new students for the Fall semester. We offer piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, guitar, clarinet, flute and French horn lessons.
    Please e-mail us at: ivymusicacademy@gmail.com or call at 781 647 5390.
    - TS

  • 8/24 11:49pm   To KMB - We have used Phil Ferris in Wrentham for years for quality cords of firewood. His number is 508-384-7892.
    - EBS

  • 8/24 11:48pm   Did the people working on the bricks in the center of town go on vacation?
    - PR

  • 8/24 11:47pm   Attention: Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Garrity, While it is your stated goal to expand the role of government in Norfolk. It is completely inappropriate to insert a human resources position to acting/asst town manager even for a meeting. You have not been authorized to do so by Town Meeting. Your discussion surrounding charter changes for innocuous reasons is really a wolf in sheep's clothing so you can make future more dramatic changes much easier. Stop the Board from acting in an autocratic manner.
    - PC

  • 8/24 11:44pm   Does anyone know the name of the worker was killed in Holliston today [Tue 8/20]?
    - KM

  • 8/24 11:39pm   Love animals... and... want to make some money! Do you love animals and enjoy the outdoors? Interested in spending time with pets and earn some extra money? Growing pet service business is looking for qualified dog walkers/pet sitters to add to our staff. Ideal candidate is reliable, responsible, trustworthy, punctual, conscientious and friendly. Having some prior experience with dogs (personal and/or professional) a plus. Individual must feel comfortable with all types of breeds and temperaments and must be willing to work in all types of weather. To inquire, please contact junebug1306@yahoo.com or call 781-241-2083.
    - AW

  • 8/24 11:37pm   Does anyone know what's going on with the new HOD playground? It was suppose to be up by the new school year... but not looking that way. Also, what is going on with the new Kid's Place Playground - wasn't that approved a year ago? Just wondering.
    - CT

  • 8/24 11:08pm   Wm - While I understand this is your site and you control everything about it, I do find it odd that you felt it necessary to add your comment to my post regarding abortion. Judging from your response, I guess you are Pro-Abortion. Regarding your comment, you refute my claim that googling pictures of abortions won't answer the question of "why human 'tissue' that cannot exist outside a woman's body deserves rights above and beyond those of the woman herself"
    Where to begin? First of all, based on that comment, I am pretty confident you have never seen the images for yourself (please correct me if I am wrong), which is convenient because it allows you to continue believing it's a bundle of "tissue" (which of course we all are!). Secondly, with contraceptive availability (for free thanks to the current administration), and abstinence (I know I am naive), it is actually possible to never have to consider having an abortion. Now if you would like to talk about how many abortions are performed to save the mother's Life or in instances of rape, we can have that discussion as well. I think you know where I am going with this; most woman do it for their own convenience and there is rarely a question of saving their Life, only ending that of a helpless child to be. Finally, having child of my own and another on the way, I can tell you my 20 month old daughter would certainly die without adult intervention irrespective of the fact that she is outside her Mothers' womb. To my earlier point, and following your logic; that may imply to some the serious consideration of a post-birth abortions. If you think I am crazy, there are many sources available where you can find "respected" doctors who have proposed such things. In fact, our own president delved into this area (as an Illinois state senator) when considering what to do when babies are born during botched "late-term" or "partial birth" abortions.
    For people wanting this forum to just be about finding a carpenter, or selling a couch, or complaining about town politics, that is up to the WM, but I think the participation may go down. Once in a while I think having a good provocative discussion is healty.
    - PMM

    [I added the comment to focus the discussion and head off strawman arguments. The abortion question is not about killing pre-birth infants with functioning organs (obviously they should have and do have person rights), but whether, in case of conflict, the rights of the guest human tissue (embryo) trump that of the host human (woman). Instead of digressing to post-birth abortions (ie, infanticide), it might be more interesting to consider whether the right to control one's own body includes the right to control implantation into one's uterus, and whether miscarriage (de-implantation) should be banned by law - Wm.]

  • 8/24 11:06pm   Wm... Could we please have a separate section of Norfolknet for those who do post remarks designed to cause only disruption (Trolls)? Thank You
    - BF (2)

  • 8/24 11:05pm   KMB, Try ES Firewood out of Bellingham. I just had three cord delivered and the wood was very clean due to his hand loading of his truck.
    The owner is very pleasant to work with and his name and number is: Ernie Stockton 508-966-4459. I ordered green wood but he also sells seasoned wood.
    - BF (2)

  • 8/24 10:59pm   Hi, My name is Caroline C.. I will be a Tenth Grader at King Philip Regional. I have been babysitting for a number of years now and I am currently looking for additional babysitting jobs. If you are in need of a babysitter please feel free to call me at Cell (724)-974-9383 or at home at (508)-384-0166.
    - CC

    [Update 8/31 6:36am: missed the name; I omit lastname when linked with a personal phone number of email address - Wm.]

  • 8/24 10:58pm   Babysitter Available for After School - I am a 17 year old HS Senior who enjoys spending time with children. I have experience with children of all ages through babysitting, coaching basketball, tutoring and volunteering at youth lacrosse clinics. The ideal position would be 1 to 3 days per week which includes driving children to/from after school activities if necessary. For more information, please feel free to contact me at: lisa1213@earthlink.net. Thanks!
    - MM

  • 8/24 10:53pm   Need babysitter to look after one 4th and 5th grade girls from 330pm to 630pm Tues Weds Thurs for the 2013-2014 school year.
    Car required (and clean driving record) for soccer practice drop offs/pick ups etc.
    Please RSVP for further details, jmsd0125@gmail.com
    - JD

    [Update 8/31 7:52am: added email address - JD]

  • 8/24 10:52pm   I am looking for part-time childcare starting in September. My son is attending preschool Mon-Fri until noon. We would love to find someone who could pick him up at school and watch him from noon-3. Thanks!
    - CC

  • 8/19 1:30pm   I know it is early but I am looking for recommendations for seasoned firewood. Thank you.
    - KMB

  • 8/19 1:29pm   Looking for someone to clean your house? I have the perfect person for the job - her name is Darlene and she has been cleaning houses for many years. She does an outstanding job (very detail oriented). Darlene is new to this area and I told her I would put her name out there. If interested, feel free to e-mail me for her number. Thanks! kellispadea@verizon.net.
    - KS

  • 8/19 1:24pm   The real war on women is allowing entitled leaders like Ted Kennedy, Bill Clinton, Eliot Spitzer, Tony Weiner and Mayor Filner to hang around after committing such damaging acts against the dignity of all women.
    - PR

    [troll, v. to post a deliberately provocative message to a newsgroup or message board with the intention of causing maximum disruption and argument. - urbandictionary.com - Wm.]

  • 8/19 1:23pm   Does anyone have a medium sized dog crate or carrier, in good shape, they are willing to part with? I have become a weekend puppy raiser for a service dog and need a crate/carrier for the dog to sleep in at night. I have a small one, but he won't fit in it for too much longer. Please contact me through the webmaster. [You can use box447@norfolknet.com - Wm.]
    - AM

  • 8/19 1:21pm   Just moved into elderly housing - in need of 11 by 11 ft. rug. Also kitchen runner. Tx dugas8@yahoo.com
    - DD

  • 8/19 1:20pm   There are so many encouraging passages in scripture that declare an assurance of salvation in, by, and because of Jesus. Consider the book of John, chapter 6, when Jesus said, "For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day." But we also read statements from Jesus that give us considerable pause in regards to having any level of assurance of our salvation, like in the book of Matthew, chapter 7, when Jesus said that on the Day of Judgment He will declare to many professing Christians, "I never knew you, depart from me, you workers of lawlessness." Considering these passages, can we ever really know in this life if we have been saved from the righteous wrath of God due our sin?
    In the latest episode of the local cable TV show Resting In Grace, Pastor Mark Lukens and Tom Ryan discuss the teachings found in the first epistle of John to answer the question "How can I know if I'm saved?" So join us for Resting In Grace - "How can I know if I'm saved?"
    The show airs on NCTV every Tuesday and Thursday night at 6:00PM on Verizon CH-41 and Comcast CH-8. The show is hosted by Norfolk resident Tom Ryan and features Pastor Mark Lukens, also a Norfolk resident and pastor of the Providence Baptist providencebaptistchurchma.org Church of Norfolk.
    You can view this episode and previous episodes online at vimeo.com/channels/rig/
    - TR

  • 8/19 1:18pm   NCL Fall Hayride & Corn Maze! Kick off the fall family fun at the farm! Wards Berry Farm, 614 South Main St., Sharon on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 10AM.
    Please join us for a scenic hayride, pumpkin picking, corn maze (new for 2013!) and meeting and feeding some barnyard friends. The picnic area will also be available, whether you choose to pack a snack/lunch or try the market's delicious offerings. Be sure to bring your camera to capture those festive photos! Please arrive 15 minutes early so that the hayride can begin promptly at 10AM.
    Cost for the event is $12.00 per NCL member child or $14.00 per non-NCL member child. The price includes the corn maze, hayride and a pumpkin to bring home. Adults not picking pumpkins and children under 12 months are free.
    Tickets can be purchased via PayPal at www.norfolkcommunityleague.org/events or by check. Please make your check payable to "NCL Family Hayride" and mail to: Norfolk Community League, P.O. Box 450, Norfolk, MA 02056.
    Please RSVP by Thursday, October 3th. For more information please contact Valerie Cleverdon or Colleen O'Shea at familybased@norfolkcommunityleague.org.
    - LH, NCL

  • 8/19 1:14pm   The Norfolk Cultural Council is hosting a Golden Artist Colors Acrylic Lecture Demo on Saturday, October 12, 2013, 1-3pm at the Norfolk Public Library. The first 50 registrants will receive free goodies from Golden Acrylic.
    - RT, NCC

  • 8/19 1:13pm   JC - I run a small home daycare! Have great references and competitive rates! Available when you are! Call 508-794-1031
    - KD

  • 8/18 5:27pm   Re the rehabs: You really have to go yourself to see what they do or don't have. You also need to try the food. I went twice to Clark House in Westwood where it was clean, cheerfully well-decorated and the food was very good, even excellent. I was completley comfortable with the doctor who came there and his PA was frequently available. The bathrooms are tiny, but adequate. The maintenance fellow was on top of everything immediately. The staff that deals with patients is almost totally Caribbean, but about half spoke English reasonably well, and if not they would always go and get someone who could speak English. Most of them were quite pleasant and engaging. You are housed on floors with the long-term patients, some dying, so that could seriously bother some people.
    I visited the Maples in Wrentham before going back to Clark and I was pretty turned off by the arrangement of beds in the rooms: Each bed faced the other, so that you were looking directly at the other person, with no apparent curtain. However, everyone coming and going loved it.
    - AB-G

  • 8/18 5:25pm   KP Soccer Association (KPSA) soccer uniform available, both jersey and shorts are Adult Medium. Only worn one season. You can contact me at UGP2002@aol.com.
    - KB

  • 8/18 4:54pm   [Update 8/18 5:26pm: follow-up removed on request - Wm.]

  • 8/18 4:53pm   LK - Milford Regional Rehab in Franklin. Tell them you want Gina! She is so good that we tracked her down when she left her old employer. It took me about two weeks but It was worth all the work I did to locate her. Tell her "Prom date" sent you; she'll know.
    - TG

  • 8/18 4:51pm   It is the end of summer and not sure what to do with your kids before school starts? My name is Mary. I just returned from an Internship in NYC. I start my Sophomore year at Drexel on September 20. I am looking for work for the next 4 weeks. please contact me if I can help you out. I can be reached at maryvwes@gmail.com.
    - MW

  • 8/18 4:50pm   JC: Some things to think about when looking at daycare that I wish someone told me: Please ask if the facility is licensed and check them on the state's early childhood website. Ask how many children are there on a daily basis, if any assistants are used and how (they must be licensed as well), if they might travel with the child, and how the facility feels about unexpected drop-ins by the parent(s); any decent daycare will NOT have a problem with parent drop-ins. It's also good to know what the general routine is of the day and if you have an infant, how much tummy time/floor time he/she gives during a busy day! You can also ask to spend some time there to see the routines and kids. Sorry if it sounds like I am lecturing but a few months ago there was an issue with a daycare in town in which it was suddenly shut down by the state. Good luck.
    - BW

  • 8/18 4:49pm   DA, I couldn't agree with you more! If people can't discuss a topic in an open public forum, where else is it to be discussed? The great thing about a forum like this is if you don't like the topic you can scroll on past and not comment.
    BM, If you need pavers go to the center of town and ask the crew ripping them out of all the crosswalks. They will probably give you as many as you want.
    - DT

  • 8/18 4:48pm   Wm, I echo the request to place abortion-related posts on the politics page. I suggest you could post a note on the main page that an abortion post from [initials] has been received and posted on the politics page. That way, people who do not wish to read it are not subjected to seeing it. Those who are interested can. It seems there are only a few who are posting on this topic.
    - CA

  • 8/14 5:30pm   Some have questioned whether the "inconvenient truth" (apologies to Mr. Gore) of abortion has a place on this forum. If "it takes a village to raise a child" (Hey, didn't a certain Wellesley grad write a book by that name?), then surely a village or a suburban hamlet like Norfolk (one whose town center seamlessly embraces both a house of worship and a seat of govt. in town hall) can help "raze" one as well by remaining silent on the issue or relegating it to the backwater of the politics page of Norfolknet. If you subscribe to the adage that "all politics is local," then surely this issue deserves to be aired next to such mundane matters as brick crosswalks and dog sitting services.
    - DA

  • 8/14 5:29pm   My name is Mark McGuckian. I am a local carpenter and I would love to come by and look at the work you need done on your home. I am dependable, reasonably priced and I stand behind my work. I have a handful of local references from past jobs big and small, should you decide to give me a call. Please feel free to call at 508.440.5119, or e-mail me at mt_mcguckian@verizon.net. I promise, I will call back!
    - MM

  • 8/14 5:08pm   DWL, Just curious; with regards to your comment "first and foremost, a woman has a right to choose what she is going to do with her body". If the baby happens to be a female (i.e. an "infant woman"), would you defend THAT woman's right to do anything she wanted with her body, including protecting herself from being killed?
    You say that "It does not matter when the heart starts beating etc." If you honestly believe that, then by extension why not allow "post-birth abortions", assuming the umbilical cord is still connected? After all, then it's still technically the "woman's body", right? If you think about it; fundamentally there is no difference whether the baby is inside the mother or out. Do you honestly think when a baby exits the womb, miraculously they are capable of self-sustenance and able to live without adult support?
    PS. I challenge you to google search "abortion images" if you have already done so. Then tell me those images are "part of a woman's body". Seriously.
    - PMM

    [ Googling pictures will not answer the question of why human tissue that cannot exist outside a woman's body deserves rights above and beyond those of the woman herself. - Wm.]

  • 8/14 5:07pm   We just had Alan G, here in town, help our 9th grader with the Spanish 1 curriculum, and were very pleased with his meticulous preparation and follow-through. He can be reached at 508-528-1976
    - VR

  • 8/14 5:06pm   It's not to late to enroll your little one in preschool! My name is Laurie Hayes and I run a home preschool called My Little Preschool. I have a preschool classroom in my house with an outside fenced in play yard. The hours here are from 9:00-1:00, Tuesday through Friday. Snack and lunch are included. I offer a quality preschool curriculum with flexibility based on the needs and interests of the children. Some of the activities include art projects, science, stories and songs, sensory play, and cooking just to name a few. My program is for children 2.6-4 years old, although on occasion younger children have been accepted based on maturity or social development. Children DO NOT not need to be potty trained. There is currently a Tuesday opening this September. For more information, please either email me at emailforlaurie@aol.com, or call me at (508) 528-7373. I can also provide excellent references upon request.
    - LH

  • 8/14 5:05pm   Thank you for participating in our summer program, Beneath the Surface, at the Norfolk Public Library. There are two more weeks in the program. The last day to log your reading time is August 24, and the last day to pick up any outstanding prizes is August 30. Please mark your calendars with these final dates and visit the library before August 30 to collect any prizes.
    - MA, Norfolk Public Library

  • 8/14 5:04pm   Town of Norfolk gala to be held November 9.
    The town of Norfolk will hold its biennial Gala on Saturday, November 9, at Lake Pearl Lucianos in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Tickets will go on sale on August 31 atwww.nclgala.com. All Norfolk residents as well as those from other communities are invited to attend.
    This year'sPuttin' on the Ritz-themed event will include a cocktail hour with complimentary wine, beer & spirits tasting; dinner; a live and silent auction featuring exciting items; and dancing.
    Sponsorships are available for those interested in supporting the Gala while enjoying reserved seating, raffle tickets and name recognition. Please visit www.nclgala.com to review the options before you purchase tickets.
    Donations for the live and silent auction are welcome. Items that are needed include: sporting and concert tickets; gift cards; vacation homes; technology devices; services, kids activities and more. If you would like to donate, please email nclgala2013@gmail.com.
    Sponsored by the Norfolk Community League, this event is designed to bring the community together for a fun evening while raising funds that are evenly disbursed in the community. For complete event details, please visit www.nclgala.com.
    - AB, NCL

  • 8/14 5:03pm   MP - I can help with your laptop. The PC Handyman, 508 346 3502.
    - ES

  • 8/14 5:02pm   JC: My cousin owns a small preschool/home daycare in Franklin very close to Norfolk. She provides exceptional care, meals and an age appropriate curriculum in a nurturing environment. Her space is specifically designed for young children and includes a great outdoor play area. Her name is Kelly and she can be reached at 774 277-2460. Good luck.
    - SG

  • 8/14 5:01pm   KM - I use Dr. Urban and Dr. Vespole from Holliston Pediatrics; they are both wonderful with children and parents! It's about a 15 minute drive from the center of town and weekend hours in Milford. Congrats and good luck!
    - JW

  • 8/14 5:00pm   Bricks needed, used red pavers for a small project. I will pick up, contact hkrb2012@yahoo.com.
    - BM

  • 8/14 4:58pm   A Combination Clambake and Chicken Barbecue catered by the highly praised John Ayotte (from Chef Du Jour of Westborough) will take place Saturday, September 21st at the Norfolk Senior Center. The feast will begin at 1 p. m. and the enticing menu will include clam chowder, lobster and steamed clams with broth and butter, corn on the cob, potatoes, salad, cornbread, and watermelon for dessert. A one-half barbecued chicken awaits those who prefer barbecue over seafood, available with the same sides. Soft drinks, coffee, or tea will also be included.
    An invitation is being extended to Norfolk seniors (age 60 and over) and due to the generous financial support of the Norfolk Friends of the Council on Aging registration fees will be substantially reduced as follows: $15.00 per person for Friends members, $18.00 for non-members (with payment entitling participants to a one-year membership in the Friends), $5.00 for the chicken barbecue for Friends members and $8.00 for non-members (their payment also entitling them to a one-year membership in the Friends).
    Advance registration is required and participants are strongly encouraged to sign up early at the Norfolk Senior Center front desk to receive admittance tickets (seating will be limited to 50 guests). Tickets will be issued only after receipt of payment. The deadline for registration is September 12th and the afternoon event will take place come rain or come shine.
    The Senior Center is located at 28 Medway Branch Road and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. If you have questions regarding this event or to receive a full schedule of all Norfolk Senior Center activities call 508-528-4430 or visit the Council on Aging site at: http://bit.ly/XR2e2c
    - TM, Norfolk Council on Aging

  • 8/14 4:56pm   Sears Craftsman Lawn Tractor for sale. 16HP, 42" mower. Bagger attachment included. Not currently running, as carburetor seems to be leaking fuel into engine, so it will require some repair or can be used for parts. Must be willing to pick it up. $300 or best offer. Email box446@norfolknet.com
    - KK

  • 8/14 4:52pm   Moving Yard Sale on Saturday, August 17 from 8:30 to 1pm 47R Medway Street, Norfolk, MA 02056
    Craftsman Riding Mower, Furniture (dresser, twin bed, kids desk, book cases), Air Conditioners, Arts and Crafts, Sporting Goods, Office Supplies, Sport Pictures, Adult and Kids jackets, games, books etc!
    - KP

    [Update 8/18 4:47pm: corrected initials - Wm.]

  • 8/14 4:51pm   JC - I am totally looking for a Nanny Share! Just got the idea today and there you are looking for someone! I have a 14 month-old & I am also new to Norfolk. You can call me at 281.381.1384 to discuss.
    - SH

  • 8/14 4:50pm   Hi, I am looking for a high school or college kid (or two) who wants to make a few bucks before school starts back up. I need help with yard work (weeding, moving brush, etc.). $10/hour. If you're interested send me an email @ soxpatscelts@yahoo.com
    - CL

  • 8/14 4:49pm   DCB - I am missing a beautiful all gray cat and thought the fisher cat got it. It has been gone since the end of May. I live on Maple St. - how far away are you? I still can't drive because of the Lyme Disease but do have grandchildren who would get me there to see if it is Purrer.
    This Lyme disease has been a rude awakening as I came so close to death in July from the seizure. I have to change my lifestyle and enjoy old age a little better. My oldest son is coming here to live from Ca. in 2 weeks to take care of the property which is just too much for me to handle. Didn't want to admit it before but will now. I can't wait to go out and do some weeding!!!!
    - BR (#1)

  • 8/14 4:47pm   Am looking for someone who can come home and tutor my 6th grader. She needs help in math, reading comprehension and MCAS prep. Please email me at tauntondental@gmail.com Thanks!
    - BR

  • 8/14 4:46pm   My mother just had hip surgery and I'm looking for a good rehab place locally. Any input for or against centers in Wrentham, Franklin, or Millis etc would be most welcome. I know there is one on Chestnut St. in Franklin called Kindred, and my uncle is at Serenity Nursing Home on 1A, but I don't know if they would be up for it. Thanks!
    - LK

  • 8/14 4:45pm   Hi JC, Regarding child care - I highly recommend Patti Mclaughlin. She runs a small in home daycare on Park St. We have known her for almost 7 years now. Great, nurturing environment. You can find her # in the book or email me for it: mollyo76@hotmail.com
    - MO

  • 8/14 4:44pm   Welcome! I would be happy to discuss child care for your 2 yr old. I have many years experience and great references. Christine. Email box445@norfolknet.com
    - CP

  • 8/14 4:43pm   Attention, local business owners: Are you looking for a fast, affordable way to increase your sales, or get the word out about your professional service? Are you considering a special offer or promotion for the fall, and want to target specific prospects? Could you use some help in designing an attractive mailing piece? Please contact lucinda.rafferty@welcomewagon.com, or call (774)-291-0792, for information on Welcome Wagon's Pinpoint Postcard program.
    - CR

  • 8/14 4:42pm   JC, I may be able to help. Email me your number or I can sen you mine! Ktdemarzo@gmail.com ASAP. Thanks
    - KD

  • 8/14 4:39pm   [A living breathing baby is what State Senator Obama voted to allow to be killed. ... on the Politics page. - Wm.]

  • 8/14 4:38pm   Hi, Does anyone have a basketball hoop with stand that they no longer use? Please contact me at 508-541-3947. Thank you !
    - MM

  • 8/14 4:36pm   DWL, So your telling me, up until the baby's last toe is out of a womans body, it is not a life? I'm sorry, I believe my comment was well thought out. I would think a lot more people would find your comment not just inappropriate but, just plain wrong. If a woman doesn't want to be pregnant, there are alot of precautions/options/decisions she can take/make long before a life is conceived in her body. Once that life is conceived it's not just her body anymore.
    - DT

  • 8/14 4:35pm   JC - I have a small home day care in Norfolk. If you're interested in chatting, email me at norfolkchildcare@live.com.
    - TCT

  • 8/14 4:29pm   Wm, Some bricks/pavers can withstand yearly road salt and others cannot. Sorry for being redundant about this statement as I had mentioned this in a recent post.
    - BF (2)

    [Thanks, BF. Clearly some bricks last much longer, my real point was that whoever designed/built our brick crosswalks should have known that, and having been shorted on the quality we're now paying twice. - Wm.]

  • 8/14 4:28pm   KM: re: pediatrician. Congratulations on the new addition to the family! We have used Walpole Pediatrics for the past two years and have had great experiences with all the doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, and staff. Our daughter has had multiple chronic medical concerns and is thriving now in part because of Dr. Patel and his colleagues. They respond to most calls within 15 minutes even on nights and weekends. Call 508-668-2200 for a visit with the office manager. Good luck!
    - AB

  • 8/14 4:27pm   It would be nice if all of the posts regarding abortion rights were posted to a dedicated discussion page. This topic is about a state/national issue, not a Norfolk decision point in any town election. While I respect people's right to share their open opinions, this particular issue is so divisive that it seems fair to direct those who feel strongly about it to a specific forum to discuss it amongst themselves. How to handle these posts is clearly up to WM and I will certainly respect his decision.
    - CS

  • 8/14 4:25pm   Yeah, right AB-G, asking the Wm to censor less is communist. Yeah Mao, Lenin and Trotsky were soooo all about open communication and free speech. You never spare this forum you learned opinion. I was sharing my views. I am a proud feminist and I support a woman's right to choose. What was a family issue has been made a political hot potato by misogynistic right wingers. The wm is quick to censor political posts that have a statewide or national focus and relegate them to the "politics" page. This is a hot button political issue, how did it make the main page? The wm is a great guy as is his lovely assistant but they are not being consistent. I guarantee that come election season, other posts that are political in nature, mine and those of the opposing side, will not make the main page. You should read up about communism, I thought you were a public school teacher? I like to think that public school teachers have a broader world view.
    - MJD

  • 8/10 12:47pm   Does anyone have a few moving boxes they no longer need? Please call me 508-528-0105. Thanks!
    - BS

  • 8/10 12:46pm   Attention Commuter Rail Riders. I found a zone 5 pass on the 7:14 train on Thursday morning in the 2nd car from the front of the train. I turned it in to lost and found in South Station.
    - BRC

  • 8/10 12:44pm   Hi - I will be moving to town in the next month or two and I am having a hard time finding child care for my 2 year old son. Can anyone recommend a local day care provider? Or, is there anyone out there that is looking for a nanny share? Thanks,
    - JC

  • 8/10 12:43pm   I live in Norfolk and last year I hired Vana Cleaning Company for bi-weekly cleaning of my home. I cannot say enough nice things about Kenia Lacey the owner. In the past year she has cleaned, organized and basically kept my house on track and for a very reasonable fee. She lives in Millis and will consider surrounding towns. I highly recommend her. She can be reached at 617-963-4869 or vanacleaning@yahoo.com
    - RB

  • 8/10 12:42pm   [Thursday's] Concert on Town Hill (August 8) has been rescheduled to this Sunday, August 11, from 5-7pm due to potential rain. Please join Norfolk Recreation and Mistah Rooney, a local 5- piece acoustic/rock band, for a fun Sunday evening and a great end to the summer concerts.
    - AP, Town of Norfolk

  • 8/10 12:41pm   Hi, Looking for a vinyl siding person to repair siding. Would appreciate someone that is dependable, and calls back.
    - PT

  • 8/10 12:39pm   Wm., I agree with you. The problem is just getting people to see that life starts before the actual birth. Baby steps.
    - DT

  • 8/10 12:38pm   KB - try Camp Bow Wow in Bellingham for kenneling your dogs. Our dogs love it there!
    - MB

  • 8/10 12:37pm   MJD, are you the head of the Norfolk Politburo Editorial Board? Please, you sound so childish. Stop the silly threats. Go ahead and be relentless; no one's going to be devastated. Your posts will simply be ignored if people find them offensive or riduclous. Stop trying to control the discourse, and for God's sake, stop bothering Andras. We're lucky that he renders this invaluable service to the town.
    - AB-G

  • 8/10 12:36pm   The Norfolk Food Pantry is low on food. Please consider donating one of the following items, or a money donation. Drop off food at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Rt 115.
    Cereal Tuna Peanut butter Jelly / jam Pasta sauce Mac & cheese Canned fruit Canned vegetables Canned baked beans Canned pasta Rice Crackers Cake mixes Lunch box / school snacks when school begins Toiletries: shampoo, soap, toothpaste Toilet paper
    - DT

  • 8/10 12:35pm   Hey I'm Michael MacDougall. A friendly, licensed Electrician for over 11 years. Mac Electric is your residential Electrical Specialist. We are an electrical contracting company providing homeowners the best electric repair service in the South Shore area. We service South Shore, North Shore, Metro West, and everywhere in between with fast same day service. If you are looking for an electrician for your project, remember: big or small, Mac Electric does it all. Call Michael MacDougall 508-718-9266. Thank you!! Have a great day!!!
    - MM

  • 8/10 12:34pm   PR: A fetus is not a baby, an embryo is not a baby. A baby is something that exists outside it's mother and is able to exist outside a womb. Why can't we agree that until a fetus is able to exist outside the womb - which is generally around 23 or 24 weeks, it is the woman - who has the womb - who makes the choice of whether the pregnancy continues or ends. And when did I ever weigh in about soda???
    - ALL

  • 8/10 12:33pm   Something I've learned in the few years I've been part of Big Corporate America is to always keep your game face on. No matter how "beneath you" you find someone, do not lose your cool on them. You never know when you will cross paths with that person again, or when you are going to need something from them; a recommendation, a favor, a vote. As a matter of fact, many an adage have been written to support this point of view: "don't burn your bridges", "you catch more flies with honey", "kill 'em with kindness"... And so on. I've always found that people are more willing to help and work with you if you are kind. In short: don't be rude to people.
    - TM

  • 8/10 12:30pm   Does anyone recommend a pediatrician in Norfolk, or close by? We will have a new baby in late September and need someone close by that we love.
    - KM

  • 8/10 12:29pm   AB-G - Thank you. I appreciate your support for protecting those you are unable to protect themselves.
    - PR

  • 8/10 12:28pm   Washer & Dryer! For sale Whirlpool washer & dryer. Dryer only 5 yrs old. Washer is old but still works fine. $175 for dryer, $50.00 for washer or take them both for $200.00. Email box443@norfolknet.com.
    - RW

  • 8/10 12:25pm   I am currently minding a shepherd and standard poodle plus a cat. Happy to dog sit at your home- retired R.N., references, non-smoker. Donna dugas8@yahoo.com
    - DD

  • 8/10 12:24pm   It is nice to see the town is replacing the bricks in the rotary with granite. Granite has been proven to last decades (actually longer) on the streets of Boston - some of the granite (cobblestone) streets in Boston are more than 100 years old.
    - BHS

    [How is it that the bricks in Westwood on Rte 109 are holding up so well? Didn't they too go in a few years ago? - Wm.]

  • 8/10 12:21pm   On Wednesday August 14th at 7:00 pm Jamie Gass, the Director of the Center for School Reform at the Pioneer Institute, is coming to the Wrentham Library to talk about the Common Core standards and the most common concerns.
    Don't miss this opportunity to learn and discuss the implications of Massachusetts' adoption of Common Core Standards with one of the Nation's leading experts. He will address the issues of quality of instruction, local control, costs, data collection and sharing, and myths versus facts. A Q&A period will follow.
    Thank you.
    - JMD

  • 8/10 12:21pm   Thank you all, I am all set with the wheel chair.
    - ES

  • 8/10 12:20pm   If anyone is looking for an opportunity to make some extra cash, we have an opening for part-time, flexible work in the local area. Small pet business is looking for someone who can attend local events, visit small businesses and use their contacts to communicate services and help grow the business. Excellent earning potential for little time on a flexible schedule. For more information, contact junebug1306@yahoo.com
    - AP

  • 8/10 12:19pm   To KB: We can help with your dog for overnight boarding. We take dogs into our own homes and treat them as a member of our family. Contact Leashrly Life at info@leashrlylife.com. Thanks!
    - AP, Leashrly Life

  • 8/10 12:18pm   I have used Repele Carpet in Wrentham for years and they always do an outstanding job. Highly Recommended.
    - MP

  • 8/10 12:17pm   The plug on my computer is broken. It is the one that connects me to the internet. Anyone have any suggestions who could repair it? Thank you.
    - MP

  • 8/10 12:16pm   35 years ago, the Domincan Republic was very new to the world of baseball. They have produced numerous stars in the world of baseball. Today we have a budding baseball league in South America looking for used baseball equipment. The Guyana Baseball League has been organized and has started to train baseball players ages 9 to 21. The goal of this far away league is to become a sustainable league to hopefully produce players that will be able to compete in leagues from little league to college aged players. I am loading a container of equipment that will be shipped early this fall and would love any help. Gloves, bats, catcher's equipment, helmets, uniforms and bags. Check us out at www.baseballguyana.com.
    - MG, Guyana Baseball League

  • 8/10 12:14pm   DT, You know what I was referring to. In essence, first and foremost, a woman has a right to choose what she is going to do with her body. That's it. Plain and simple. It does not matter when the heart starts beating etc. A woman's right is a woman's right.
    - DWL

  • 8/10 12:13pm   KB - we recently boarded our dog at TBU located on Rt. 1 in Wrentham. It's a fairly new facility with lots of space for the dogs to play inside and outside.
    One of the things I loved about them is that your dog is not crated. You can check them out here: www.tailblazersonline.com
    - JA

  • 8/4 2:36am   "The Art of Pastel" Fine Art Exhibition to Open at the Norfolk Public Library.
    The Art of Pastel is a solo exhibit at the Norfolk Library by award-winning realist artist Stacey David. The show will run Monday, Aug. 5 through Friday, Aug. 30 during normal library opening hours (139 Main Street, Norfolk). An Opening Reception will be held on Aug. 10 from 4:00-6:00pm, which is free and open to the public.
    - RT

  • 8/4 2:32am   Looking for a tutor in Statistics! Back to school and doing an on-line class. Have 2 weeks left till finished. Please call Keri 508-847-6191
    - KR

  • 8/4 2:31am   Anyone looking for childcare starting when a school starts? Reasonable rates! Raised 4 children and love being with kids! Dependable, honest and loyal! Great references as well!
    - KD

  • 8/4 2:29am   Norfolk Reading Specialist available for tutoring beginning in September. Master's degree in Reading Education from Boston University and bachelor's degree in Elementary/Special Education from Providence College. Taught 5th grade, 1st grade, special education, and has been district's reading specialist. Email faith42a@gmail.comt
    - FT

  • 8/4 2:21am   DWL, Which post would you be refering to? The one about the center of town and the roundabouts? Which by the way are undergoing more repairs as I compose. Or the one to ALL? I was only telling it as it is. Think about this, if life ends when a heart stops beating, doesn't it make sense that life begins when a heart starts beating? I'm not quite sure what you found inappropriate.
    - DT

    [That's catchy, but it would seem that life begins way before the heart starts beating. The sperm and the unfertilized egg are each alive. - Wm.]

  • 8/4 2:13am   I still want misogynistic, political posts relegated to the politics page. Family issues are to be dealt with by families. Please Wm. I will be relentless if you do allow me to post partisan post come election time if you let this womb occupiers take over the page. Please... moderate.
    - MJD

  • 8/4 2:10am   I'm looking for a used portable / light weight wheel chair. Father is getting older and can only walk short distances. 508 528 5076
    - ES

  • 8/4 2:05am   Can anyone recommend a local mover who can relocate something from our downstairs to our upstairs. My husband and I have lifting limitations, otherwise we would do it ourselves. Thanks.
    - EF

  • 8/4 2:02am   I am looking for some recommendations for a carpentry company who can handle the removal of my roof and framing and then the reconstruction of a new roof with shed dormers. I am not looking for a General Contractor though, just the actual company that handles this type of work. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you,
    - BF (2)

  • 8/4 2:00am   Hey I'm Michael MacDougall. A friendly, licensed Electrician for over 11 years. Mac Electric is your residential Electrical Specialist. We are an electrical contracting company providing homeowners the best electric repair service in the South Shore area. We service South Shore, North Shore, Metro West, and everywhere in between with fast same day service. If you are looking for an electrician for your project, remember: big or small, Mac Electric does it all. Call Michael MacDougall 508-718-9266. Thank you!! Have a great day!!!
    - MM

  • 8/4 1:59am   Broken smartphone or tablet? I am a local technician experienced with all types of repairs for iPhones, iPods, iPads, Samsung Galaxy's, tablets, etc. Repairs typically can be done same day and I can personally pick-up and drop-off at your convenience. All prices are the most competitive in the area. Email iphone.norfolk@gmail.com for quotes or any questions at all.
    - CU

  • 8/4 1:58am   DT, I work downtown and obviously noticed the road work going on, it makes me wonder who's making the decisions on where the money goes in this town? They should have figured out by now that bricks are nice looking but we don't live in the Mediterranean, extreme temperate changes determine longevity so we need to make better choices. Someone in town hall obviously likes rock walls, ever notice how many we have that are paid for by your taxes? Not that I'm complaining because long term they are a good investment.
    - TB

  • 8/4 1:57am   We need to kennel our dog for a few days, this will be the first time. Looking for any feedback on kennels in the area. Thanks very much.
    - KB

  • 8/4 1:56am   KJ -- Can Craig Robinson also do small handy man jobs -- like putting up shelving in garage? Thanks,
    - SRG

  • 8/4 1:55am   Big news at MAIN STREET HARDWARE. The new paint tinting machine has arrived !! They can now offer the next generation of Benjamin Moore Gennex interior / exterior paints and stains customers have been asking for. The Gennex line is Low VOC / Low odor, delivers a more durable finish, easy application, quicker dry time, superior hide and fade resistance. The interior paint is a paint and primer in one. This can be a real time saver.
    The new computer controlled machine is so accurate it can mix one pint color samples in any color !! No more having to purchase a quart of paint because a stock sample was not available.
    Main Street is currently selling the new Regal Select interior / exterior paint, Arborcoat exterior stains and continues to offer traditional Benjamin Moore products as well as a full line of paint supplies and hardware. Stop in at 156 Main Street here in Norfolk and check it out.
    - RJP

  • 8/4 1:52am   "It's quite odd you are willing to allow the government to protect a women from consuming too much soda at lunch but at the same time feeling the protection of a baby is some how a violation of a women's right."
    Yes. indeed, PR. Truly absurd.
    - AB-G

  • 8/4 1:51am   PR - Please stop with your abortion posts on this site. I am sure there are numerous venues you can access other than this one.
    - JR

  • 8/4 1:50am   With so much dialogue about the problems with the roundabouts and cross walk bricks/pavers in the center of Town I just wanted to chime in with my own observation. It is a fact that road salt decays certain masonry products and concrete. The bricks in place are dissolving and it appears this is due to the use of roadway salt being applied to them. If this is truly the case, the problem is not due to poor workmanship in the installation of the bricks but a problem due to the actual bricks/pavers used. Who specified the use of this type of brick? This question would be answered by the designers of the roundabouts and crosswalks. There are lots of choices for bricks/pavers that would be used in roadway applications. Bricks that can withstand yearly road salt being applied to them.
    - BF (2)

  • 8/4 1:49am   There is a single mom that I am trying to help out that is need of girls clothing and toys for children aged 2 and 4. If you have any items that you would like to donate please contact me at w_michelle68@yahoo.com Thank you.
    - MD

  • 7/29 1:36am   I am seeking a reliable and responsible person to watch my 2 children 3 days after school. The hours are 3:15 - 6:00pm, days are flexible. My children are 5 (son) and 7 (daughter). If you are interested in discussing this opportunity further, please email me at tracy.regan69@yahoo.com.
    - TR

  • 7/29 1:35am   On Friday, August 2nd, Cindy Rafferty of the Model A Restorer's Club of Massachusetts will be presenting a program on fashions from the Model A years (1928-1931) at the Edgewood Church of Christ, 26 Edgewood Street, Mansfield, starting at 7:30 p.m. The program will include fashion highlights on each of the four years. In addition, jewelry will be discussed, and quality reproduction jewelry will be for sale. If you are interested in attending, please message Cindy at: cindy@humancomm.com, or call (774)-291-0792.
    - CR

  • 7/29 1:34am   Can anyone recommend a good furniture restorer in the Norfolk area? Thanks
    - PMP

  • 7/29 1:32am   Twin trundle bed with oak finish available for purchase. Price of new trundle bed is over $400. The bed is great for a kid's room, trundle is super for sleepovers or storage. We will accept $75 for twin bed frame and trundle drawer. Please contact armours94@verizon.net
    - MA

    [See photo on the Notice Board - Wm.]
    [Update 9/25 12:00am: trundle bed has been sold - MA]

  • 7/29 1:30am   Went blueberry picking at Jane and Paul's on Saturday, July 27th. They are abundant and awesome! Only took about 20 minutes to pick 4 pounds of blueberries. There are 2 size buckets so you can pick a little or a lot. Jane said corn in August and apples and pumpkins in the fall. They also have eggs! Sad not to see the fresh veggies on the shelf but good that they are still here for the other local favorites!!
    - JV

  • 7/29 1:28am   ALL - If you read the trail of messages you would find my tone was equal to the tone set by the person who initially responded to me. Many studies have shown a high percentage of the Obama support came from the low-information voter. I am not sure many people would argue that he's more of a celebrity than a politician. It might make you feel better by calling the killing of breathing baby who is living outside the womb of the mother an abortion, but it perfectly fits the definition of murder. State Senator Obama did vote in favor of allowing a second doctor to enter the room and kill a baby who survived an abortion. Isn't protecting the people who are unable to protect themselves one the most basic purposes of a government? It's quite odd you are willing to allow the government to protect a women from consuming too much soda at lunch but at the same time feeling the protection of a baby is some how a violation of a women's right. Please note religion has nothing to do with this subject.
    - PR

  • 7/29 1:26am   My name is Patricia and I just recently moved to Norfolk with my husband and am looking for some tutoring opportunities. I am the Director of a Special Education school in MA and am certified in Moderate Disabilities 5-12, English 5-12 and School Counselor 5-12. I am looking to start over the summer and continue into the school year with afternoon and weekend hours. Please call me if you are in need of tutoring for your child. My number is 401-829-6215. Thank you!
    - TB

  • 7/29 1:21am   DT, Your entire post was inappropriate. Think before you speak.
    - DWL

  • 7/29 1:20am   To JC: We use Cronin landscaping. The owner is Garrick, he and the fellow that works for him do a great job. He's there when he scheduled to be there and the yard has never looked better. His number is 774 218 0363.
    - ES

  • 7/29 1:19am   I second the post about Jane and Paul's blueberries! Easy picking (6 lbs in about 15 minutes) from high bushes and berries that are incredibly sweet!
    So glad they are staying open for blueberries, apples, pumpkins and Jane said their sweet corn should be ready at the end of next week!
    - PB

  • 7/29 1:18am   DT: I agree with you on term limits but I'm not sure you can blame the town center, town hall and other municipal improvements on ``full time politicians''. Do we even have full time politicians making those decisions?
    I truly believe the town center looks much better now than it did before the improvements were made. This makes the town more attractive to outsiders and potential new residents. If the town is in fact more attractive doesn't it raise the values of our properties? Maybe I'm wrong but don't think so.
    I guess the only criticism I have would be the quality of the work being done. The brick round-abouts should have lasted for years. They clearly didn't, so I question either the specs or the quality of work. Perhaps in an effort to keep costs (and complaining) down we accidently actually drove the longer term costs up.
    I can relate that to the parking lots up on the town hill for the T. Have you walked through there? I'm not sure who's responsible (the T, the town or the developer) but for it to be in this condition after such a short time tells me that someone cut corners. Cracks (too many to count) you can put your foot into, badly chipped curbs...just an overall mess. Has it even been ten years since it was done?
    Overall I'd give the downtown a ``B+'' as compared to other towns and as compared to what it used to look like. Quality of the materials took away the ``A''.
    - BF

  • 7/29 1:17am   Hi, Looking for recommendation for a house cleaner that has references and is dependable.
    - KT

  • 7/29 1:16am   RP, Cronin Oil is the BEST. They do boiler service and oil delivery and their employees are just great!
    - JLH

  • 7/29 1:14am   To JC- have been using Distinctive Landscaping out of North Attleboro for 3 years. The owner has his degree in the field of landscaping. He is wonderful as is his crew. They are very neat and dependable and will not mow if your lawn goes dormant and you let them know. I also think they once told me that if below a certain percentage of lawn has growth, they will bypass it. I usually let them know as I did tonight since mowing would be a waste of money this week. There is a crew for mowing and another for landscaping. They use a small 21" mower on parts of our lawn as well so they can do a better job around certain gardens in narrow areas. Jason (owner) can be reached via email or phone. E -mail is jason@redtrucks.net. I find their prices to be reasonable too.
    - EF

  • 7/29 1:13am   BR (#1), there is a detailed, well-researched article on Lyme disease in the July 1 issue of the NEW YORKER magazine. Author Michael Specter covers all of the bases, including the history and development of the disease as well as the controversies surrounding its diagnosis and treatment. If you want to read it and are unable to get a copy of that issue, post your mailing address on this forum and I'll be glad to mail it to you. Hope things are improving and you are feeling better!
    - TEM

  • 7/29 1:07am   Licensed electrician serving the Norfolk area. No job to big or to small. Family business for 11 plus years. We treat your home as if it were our own!! We specialize in service changes,recessed lighting All types of remolding, including kitchen, bathroom, etc. Looking for a trust worthy company to get it done in a timely manner with no through the roof costs? Look no further... Call Michael MacDougall 508-718-9266... We stand 110% behind our quality of work.
    - MM

  • 7/29 1:06am   Now that we lost our go to place for take out food since Asian Village closed, can anyone recommend a good healthy food place that delivers lunch to Norfolk? We're right in the center of town, and prefer to eat non-corporate food using fresh ingredients, and love all kinds of ethnic food too. Thanks,
    - TB (2)

  • 7/29 1:05am   PRB, et al, it's actually illegal in Mass. for a repair shop to fail to provide a written estimate, signed by the customer, BEFORE work begins.
    - MJS

  • 7/29 1:04am   To AB-G: Sam's Auto is on Rt 1A about a mile north of Wrentham center. He'll give you honest estimates and stick to that amount, very reasonable.
    285 Dedham St, Wrentham, MA 02093; (508) 384-7267.
    - TB

  • 7/29 1:03am   TB (2), They have already shut down one section of the rotary behind the Town Hall for repairs and we have had relatively mild winters. Wait for a good cold one and we'll talk about the bricks in the middle heaving and more.
    - DT

  • 7/29 1:01am   For AB-G, Sam's Auto is on Rt 1A.: 285 Dedham St, Wrentham, MA 02093, (508) 384-7267.
    - RB (4)

  • 7/23 9:41pm   PP, I highly recommend Cronin Oil Company if you are looking for honesty and service. They are a family run business right here in town.
    - KF

    [Update 7/29 1:02am: Sorry, note on Cronin Oil should have been to RP. Don't know where I got SG from! - KF
    (there was a post at 7/23 3:30pm from SG as well, asking the same question - Wm.)]

  • 7/23 9:40pm   Just griping.
    I live on North St (Rt 115) just outside the center of town. Last night someone played "mailbox baseball" with my mailbox, the guy across the street and the guy next door.
    The fact that they hit both sides of the street tells me they were on foot. I heard some high-school aged boys walk by the night before at around 11:00 and then again even later (I am a night owl). Hey, I was a kid once too, but I didn't make a habit of destroying people's property.
    I only hope the next time they come, I am outside with my dogs. I am sure it will make for an interesting "discussion".
    - PMM

  • 7/23 9:39pm   Amen to DT.
    - JO

  • 7/23 9:38pm   Supreme Oil is a great oil company. 781-331-7900.
    - BL

  • 7/23 9:37pm   I am looking for recommendations for a local home heating oil delivery service. Thank you.
    - RP

  • 7/23 9:34pm   Hi everyone, I'm looking for a 120V, electric plug-in, 2-burner, cook-top/hot-plate. I've been googling for used restaurant equipment - not sure Walmart/Target versions can handle large cast iron skillets and enameled cast iron dutch ovens. Any clues? Thanks.
    - SO

  • 7/23 9:29pm   Hi all. GREAT blueberry picking at Jane and Paul's Farm! Well worth the trip.
    - LP

  • 7/23 9:25pm   Can anyone recommend a highly competitive, responsible and reliable landscaper?
    - JC

  • 7/23 9:24pm   FB: She is beautiful. Very good luck finding her. Let us know, please.
    - AB-G

  • 7/23 9:23pm   RB 4: Where exactly is Sam's?
    - AB-G

  • 7/23 3:37pm   I just wanted to share a coupon for my business, Carol's Place, on the page if possible.
    - DK

  • 7/23 3:35pm   Anybody looking for an honest, hard working man for house maintenance or gutter cleaning, look no further than Craig Robinson. He was prompt, professional, and very generous with his time. His assistant Zach was very helpful too. Craig can be reached at (508) 530-2453. Job well done.
    - KJ

  • 7/23 3:34pm   Thanks for the feedback regarding Orlandos Garage. Seems like I will be saved some aggravation and money. Nor on positive thing. Thanks again.
    - PRB

  • 7/23 3:33pm   ALL, Let me just state, I don't believe abortion is right, but I also believe it is a woman's right to choose what she does to her own body. That being said, where do you draw the line on whether to continue or not continue a pregnancy? Before or after the heart starts beating? Partial birth? Or is it just terms or trimesters which the left likes to use to obscure the fact that abortion, after the heart starts beating, is ______. ALL, you fill in the blank. Once there is a heartbeat, a woman is not just doing something to her own body, but someone elses as well.
    - DT

  • 7/23 3:32pm   I have two really good tickets (Section C, Row 11) for the Steve Miller Band on Saturday, July 27th at 7:30 p.m. at the Cape Cod Melody Tent. The face value of the tickets are $98.50 each. I am not able to use and need to sell. Please contact me if interested at pugslyfruci@aol.com.
    - KF

  • 7/23 3:31pm   Re 7/19 1:59pm MK: Phil Darling at PD Masonry just finished a job for us. He does great work and is very neat and reliable. In regards to this post, Philip Darling business phone number is 508-801-4442.
    - JD

  • 7/23 3:30pm   Just moved to Norfolk. I'm looking for a good, honest oil company and am willing to pay a little bit more if it means getting quality service. Any recommendations?
    - SG

  • 7/23 3:29pm   DT said "Perfectly good 4 way stop signs were replaced with those money gobbling "round abouts" that screw up traffic."
    There is no such thing as "Perfectly good 4 way stop signs," because they just force everyone to stop even when there is no one else around which is a very inefficient way to mandate traffic. If you can't adjust your speed and merge with the flow, maybe you shouldn't be driving. And as for screwing up traffic, just ask any of the people who go through downtown regularly, and you'll find that the huge backups of old 4-way stop days no longer exist since the rotaries (roundabouts? What are you, English?)
    Oh and Sam's is definitely the most reliable and cost efficient car repair shop in the area, we've used them for years now and won't go anywhere else and always recommend it to all our friends and family.
    - TB (2)

  • 7/23 3:28pm   I just wanted to give a shout out to the town DPW and the paving crew that are resurfacing Seekonk Street during this heat wave. It is great to finally get our street repaired! Let's not forget our Police Dept for directing traffic in the heat also. Now that Seekonk Street is repaired I hope that those of you who pass by in a rush to get here or there don't SPEED on our new road or you may meet one of our fine police officers face to face and you don't want that!
    I know many of you wish they had been working on your street, but with the Governor Patrick only allowing 50% of the chapter 90 road funding to be released; it may be some time for others to get repaired. Let's contact the Patrick administration and let them know we are tired of the pot holes and bumpy roads and to give the full chapter 90 funding the towns need to do repairs.
    - PD

  • 7/23 3:22pm   To: DCB. The cat in the picture looks a lot like our cat. Was wondering where you live and if the picture was taken on the same day as the post since we would have had him shaved for the summer as of that date. He does have a twin brother that resides in the town and it may be him. Email me at cagray605@msn.com with the info. Thanks
    - CG

  • 7/23 3:21pm   If you're looking for an electrician, contact Michael MacDougall at Mac Electric. He does great work - and is responsible, prompt and very tidy. His pricing is also very reasonable. His number is 508-718-9266.
    - CT

  • 7/19 2:16pm   So sad to tell you about the passing today of the beloved gym teacher, Jack Thomas. Jack & Gail were visiting from New Jersey and Jack was playing golf today when he had a heart attack. Our hearts break for Gail and her children. Jack taught in the Norfolk schools for over 30 years. Tentative plans for services at Ross' Funeral home on Sunday afternoon and services at Trinity Church on Monday at 10 am. Gone too soon at age 66. We'll miss you, Jack.
    - ER

  • 7/19 2:08pm   Moving Sale this weekend July 20, 21st. The following items are available : Wall units $1200 Brown Sofa and Love Seat $450 Kitchen Table and 6 chairs $450 China service for 12 $75 Everyday Dishes$ 25 Microwave $75 Green Sofa & 2 Chairs $450
    [For photos, see [page here]]
    - BP

  • 7/19 2:06pm   GL, Just look around the center of town. Perfectly good 4 way stop signs were replaced with those money gobbling "round abouts" that screw up traffic because nobody knows how to enter a rotary. If you go into the center of town at night it is lit up like the bright side of the moon. Guess who pays for all those lights? The Town Hall is twice the size we need and the Library the same. In this day and age with computers and smart phones, you would think we could get away with smaller buildings. We are also paying to heat, cool and light those buildings. Time to start thinking of part time representatives and term limits. Full time polititians have way to much time on their hands to think of ways to spend your hard earned money.
    - DT

  • 7/19 2:05pm   Norfolk Challenge Golf Tournament - Throwing it Down for Diabetes Research
    The Norfolk Lions Club is sponsoring a charity golf tournament on Monday, September 16, 2013 at the Blissful Meadows Golf Club, to benefit Joslin Diabetic Research Center, Boston. Blissful Meadows in Uxbridge, MA is rated as one of the Top 10 Public Golf Courses in Central MA and the "Best Value" of the 10 rated courses selected!
    Golfers of all skill levels with an aptitude for fun are invited to compete in a four-person scramble format. Only one team will win the battle to earn the bragging rights of Top Foursome and own the NORFOLK TROPHY for a year - everyone else will have a great time!
    Tee time is 11:00 AM, with lunch during play and a Texas BBQ banquet following play at the club's grill. This great event also includes auctions, raffles and prizes for top foursome, top male and female teams, top neighborhood, top group, closest to the hole, straightest drive, longest drive and best dressed team.
    Diabetes impacts all ages, ethnicities and races, and is now affecting over 10% of all Americans. Lions International has diabetes as one of their charities because the disease affects eye sight, causes kidney disease and many other problems. Norfolk Lions joined with Joslin Research in 2012 to raise money with this annual golf tournament. The tournament raised over $5,000 last year for Joslin. Won't you join us in this effort?
    Total prevalence of diabetes: 25.8 million children and adults in the United States, 8.3% of the population, have diabetes.
    Diagnosed: 18.8 million people
    Undiagnosed: 7.0 million people
    Pre-diabetes: 79 million people*
    New cases: 1.9 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed in people aged 20 years and older in 2010. About 1 in every 400 children and adolescents has diabetes.
    The costs are: * $245 billion: Total costs of diagnosed diabetes in the United States in 2012 * $176 billion for direct medical costs * $69 billion in reduced productivity
    The fee of $125 per person includes 18 holes of scramble format golf, a golf cart and the banquet. Hole sponsorships of $100 each are also available. Mail check, foursome details and questions to: Norfolk Lions, P.O. Box 608, Norfolk, MA 02056. Make check payable to the Norfolk Lions.
    For questions or more information send email to norfolklionsgolf@gmail.com. More information and directions to Blissful Meadows Golf Course can be found at: www.blissfulmeadows.com.
    So hurry and make plans for your foursome now - the Battle begins September 16!
    The Lions are a non-profit organization known for working to end preventable blindness. Norfolk Lions participate in a vast variety of projects important to our community and proceeds are donated back into local charities or to meet community needs.
    - PS, Norfolk Lions

  • 7/19 2:04pm   To PRB. You are thinking about having your car repaired at Orlando's Garage. I used them for many repairs on my car and, finally got smart. Everytime my car needed repair I would ask how much. It was always the same answer "Just a few dollars." Car would be done, I would get the bill and it would be $200.00 and up. Also they would take forever to fix the car. I stopped using Orlando's and decided to take my car to a place where I could trust them.
    - DH

  • 7/19 2:03pm   Just picked up my tailoring at Carol's on Main Street. Once again excellent job and friendly staff. Prices for repairs and tailoring very reasonable. Nice to know that there are still businesses that are reliable and take pride in their work.
    - MW

  • 7/19 2:02pm   Hi my name is Danielle and I am looking for babysitting jobs! I work at the Dunkin' Donuts in Norfolk and I usually work mornings and part of the afternoon, so I can not promise I will always be available at that time, but I can definitely do night time babysitting because I rarely work nights.
    I am very flexible with prices. I also have my license so I can drive myself to and from your home, I am not legal yet to drive other people until January however.
    I love kids and I am not the type of babysitter that will just sit inside watching TV all day with the kids, I try to keep the kids very entertained and do activites and such. If you have any animals that's also completely fine because I love animals as well!
    If you are interested please email me at xdanielle8546x@aim.com You can also text / call me at 508-341-5261 Thank You!
    - DG

  • 7/19 2:01pm   PRB: You are right to be concerned about any business that moves around a lot. It's a huge hassle to move a car repair shop, I would imaggine, so why are they doing it?. A number of people have recommended repair shops. I have gone to Robert's Garage on 1A southbound in Walpole, just south of the center for 17 years. I have never had to take my car back because something was done wrong. He's not cheap, but avoiding aggravation is a big priority, especially with cars. His phone is 508 668 9045. Tell him Ruben's wife recommended him.
    - AB-G

  • 7/19 2:00pm   Car Detailing! Great prices, Quality work. Wash, Wax, Vacuum, Interior/ Exterior, Tires/Rims. College graduate from Norfolk with 5 years detailing experience. Very flexible with times and schedules. If interested please call Kyle at (1774) 722- 5010 or E-mail at kylesexton91@gmail.com
    - KS

  • 7/19 1:59pm   MK: Phil Darling at PD Masonry just finished a job for us. He does great work and is very neat and reliable. He re-built our porch a few years ago and we just had him back to build some walls and a patio.
    - SS

    [Update 7/23 3:31: In regards to this post, Philip Darling business phone number is 508-801-4442. - JD]

  • 7/19 1:58pm   Looking for a reasonably priced landscaping company to mow our lawn. Thanks!
    - CC

  • 7/19 1:55pm   Missing cat "Chloe," female tortie long hair, golden toes. Missing 7/13/13. Missing patches of furs on both sides (removed matted fur). Not as fluffy as the picture. It is summer. Contact me with any info... thank you. fabibabb@gmail.com
    - FB

  • 7/19 1:37pm   Regarding Orlando's Garage... My experience with them has not been good. My vehicle didn't pass its inspection this February. I was told that it needed front end work on the driver's side. It was the very same repair work that I had them do in 2012. (They said it was out of warrenty already.) I asked for an estimate. They would not give it to me. They actually insisted that since it was on the lift, "to just let them start the work." Being low on funds - hey, who isn't nowadays? - I NEEDED to know what it might cost. Again, I was not given the quote and got an insult added, "What, you don't have any savings built up??" I was ticked and asked him to just give me the quote. Nope. He said that he would email it to me by the next day. (WHAT?) I asked for them to bring my vehicle around and said I'd drive it with a Reject sticker. He warned me that I would get pulled over. (I know that you have time to make the repair before the R sticker gets you into trouble...)
    I was upset and asked a friend who they'd recommend. Sam's Auto in Wrentham. A small, hole-in-the-wall place. I called him and Sam told me - right on the spot - approx. $300. OK. I had an idea. I waited for the email from Orlando's. Till the next afternoon. Nothing. I called the next day. They STILL would not give me a verbal estimate. By this time, I had even asked a Millis garage when I was gassing up there. THEY gave me a verbal estimate - $350. That next night, Orlando's emailed me their quote: $650. (And, I knew it would climb higher...) I had Sam's repair it. In only a few hours' time. And he was true to his estimate!
    I went back to Orlando's for the re-inspection. He asked me where I got the front-end repaired (oh, it was the PASSENGER"S side not the driver's side that they had told me!) When I told him Sam's Auto, he snorted and asked me how much and I told him. He laughed and said that I would, "get what I paid for." In all honesty, I have used Orlando's a number of times in the past 5 years. I figured that they were the same as any other mechanic. Now I am wondering if I didn't get fleeced. His final bill was ALWAYS a couple hundred over the estimate. Maybe it is because I have a vagina and am therefore an easy mark?
    Since February, Sam has fixed my front bumper and headlight when I was in an accident - coming UNDER his estimate by $50! Last month, when my power windows/locks stopped working, I checked all the fuses before I went to Sam. I was thinking I'd need a new relay switch or a new motor. He had it for a few hours and found that it needed to be rewired to get it all working again. What did he charage for rewiring my driver's side door?? $100!! I was thrilled.
    If you are looking for a garage with a comfy and stylish waiting room with coffee & donuts and a flatscreen TV airing your favorite morning talk shows, Sam's is not for you. BUT, I can assure you, what you WILL get there is honesty and affordable prices.
    - RB (4)

  • 7/15 4:03pm   With the punishing summer heat continuing, all Council of Aging Board members as well as the Director and Staff of Norfolk's Senior Center encourage our seniors to take advantage of the Center's air-conditioned facility if desired or needed. The Norfolk Senior Center (508-528-4430) is located at 28 Medway Branch Road and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    - TM, Norfolk Council on Aging

  • 7/15 4:02pm   PR: Why don't you restrict yourself to what you believe instead of slinging insults at others. There are many of us out there that believe it is a woman's right to choose whether to continue a pregnancy - not a government or religious imperative.
    - ALL

  • 7/15 4:00pm   Hi Looking for a high school student to mow my lawn while mine is away. Reply to amwhitney37@gmail.com. Thanks
    - AMW

  • 7/15 3:56pm   Looking for mason recommendations to repair our front steps. Preferably someone local and reasonably priced! Thx,
    - MK

  • 7/15 3:55pm   I just wanted to remind Pheasant Hill area families with pets to keep their pets indoors at night. Our beloved little cat accidentally got out of the house. Sadly, we did not realize she was missing. We all thought she was with another person in the house. She was attacked and killed by a fisher cat or a fox. Whatever the animal was, it had a horrifying bark type of sound. The incident occurred at about 3:30- 4:00am, Sunday July 14. Once we realized the sound was right outside our house, we thought, is it possible Gracie got out of the house and we didn't know it? We searched the house for her and could not find her. We went outside to call for her and she was found in our neighbor's front yard, dead. She did not appear to be mauled and was not bloodied, thank god. We pray she was just scared to death and went quickly. This took place on Quail Run.
    Any thoughts on how to help children ages 13 and 12 deal with this untimely death of our first family pet would be most appreciated.
    Thank you.
    - JMD

  • 7/15 3:54pm   I am looking for in home or center based daycare recommendations in the Norfolk area. Ideally norfolk, Franklin, Wrentham or Foxboro. It is for one child and the services are needed in January 2014. Thanks!
    - KM

  • 7/15 3:49pm   Recommendations, please. Some time ago someone recommended a person who replaced those fiberglass shower surrounds with tub. I'm going to try to search it, but if you're reading, or anyone else has had this done, could you please let me know whom you used and how it turned out? I also have some relatively heavy cleaning ( wall, baseboard and window washing and sweeping) to be done in one room. Thanks,
    - AB-G

  • 7/15 3:48pm   I am asking all Priscilla Road residents to kindly check your yards and trees for a five foot rocket. My eleven year old son launched it at the airport earlier today (with adult supervision) and it went out over the tree line that runs parallel to Priscilla Road. We looked and looked to no avail. He has worked building it for months, and is beside himself! If you do find it, please call 617-590-2293 and I will pick it up. Many thanks, and happy summer. Thanks in advance.
    - MHC

  • 7/15 3:47pm   I have been considering using Orlandos Garage on 1A to do a fairly major repair on my vehicle. Can anyone give any pros or cons on them. I notice they move to a different location quite frequently, which concerns me. Thanks in advance for any input.
    - PRB

  • 7/15 3:45pm   Can anyone explain why we are re-bricking the town center roads, when so many streets are in complete disrepair around town. I live on a street where the pot holes can swallow a small child. It is hard to imagine in a climate that constantly changes, why we have these brick roadways anyways. Between plowing and weather it truly makes no sense. Beauty is one thing, but functionality is another. I hope all townspeople with similar road conditions ask the same questions to the DPW and our town officials, Why??
    - GL

  • 7/15 3:44pm   MG - I think posts from proselytizing religious conservatives about topics that are personal family decisions and not open for public debate, should be relegated to their own page - so I agree with you.
    PR, if you think that this is a political issue as you expressed in your Obama-rant post, I suggest that similar posts about such sensitive political issues, should be made to the politics page. Wm, would consider that? I do not think religious zealotry and misogynistic views of the world should be a part of the main page of Norfolknet if partisan politics has been banned.
    - MJD

  • 7/15 3:43pm   Hello, My name is Michael MacDougall. I am a licensed Electrician looking to add beauty to your home. No job too big or small, we do it all. We specialize in residential. Update of services, remolding, recessed cans, pools, hot tubs and AC's. We will treat your home as if were our own. And we stand by our work. All work is done in a clean workman like manner, and all work is under warranty for a year. Call Mike at 508-718-9266 for a free estimate.
    - MM

  • 7/15 3:41pm   KS. We have had good service from F & W Pest Control located just over the Norfolk Line in the Wrentham Industrial Park. 384 6400. Good luck.
    - RC

  • 7/11 9:54pm   Hello - I know there has been quite a few cats missing in the area. Here is a picture of a cat that has been hanging out in my yard and I'm not sure if he belongs to anyone. I fed him today and he appears very hungry. I'm sorry if the picture is not the best but I didn't want to get too close and scare him away.
    - DCB

  • 7/11 9:53pm   July 11: Tonight's Town Hill Concert is postponed. The weather was too tough to call ...we played it safe and rescheduled the Reminisants, an awesome oldies band, until this Monday, July 15. Please join us on Monday on Town Hill from 6:30-8pm. All concerts are free. Come and enjoy!
    - AP, Recreation Director

  • 7/11 9:52pm   Can anyone recommend a reliable home insect removal service in the area? Thank you!
    - KS

  • 7/11 9:51pm   My name is Annmarie and I am looking for a futon to use at college. Please contact me at annmariedirienzo@yahoo.com.
    - AD

  • 7/11 9:50pm   MG - Another low information Obama voter I suppose? I envy you, life as an Obamanaut must be easy no thinking or opinion necessary. Think positive, oh I forgot, it leaves you plenty of time to fly your kite.
    - PR

  • 7/11 9:48pm   Youth Programs Coming Up at the Norfolk Public Library
    Friday, July 12, 1:00pm: James and the Giant Peach. Running time: 79 minutes; PG. No registration required
    Monday, July 15, 3:30pm: Craft Workshop: Mushroom Magnets. For students entering grades 4-6. Registration required. Join us as we paint wooden caps to look like mushrooms, then attach a magnet! Sure to brighten your fridge or school locker come fall. Program will not run with fewer than three registrants
    Tuesday, July 16, 6:30pm: Family Concert with David Polansky Town Hill (Library's Community Room in case of rain) Bring the family -- no registration required
    - MA, Youth Services Librarian

  • 7/11 9:47pm   Can anyone recommend an air conditioning repairman? Thank you.
    - CZ

  • 7/11 9:46pm   PC, you response to JM puzzles me. JM appears to be asking about the departed Asian Village and you allude to the town. Could you please explain your post?
    - AB-G

  • 7/11 9:42pm   Does anyone have any recommendations for painting/wallpaper contractors? Thanks!
    - DN

  • 7/11 9:41pm   Jane & Paul?s Farm is open for blueberries only. In August they plan to have corn and later apples and pumpkins.
    - DJ

  • 7/11 9:40pm   Our DPW has road construction planned starting this week of July 8. The areas affected are Needham Street from Spring Street to Main Street, and Seekonk Street from Main Street to Cleveland Street. The work should be completed by July 20 but the schedule can change without notice.
    - DJ

  • 7/11 9:38pm   DP: This was a while ago but my son attended 7th and 8th grade at the Charter School. He is a junior at Brown University and is spending his summer as an intern at Google. I was very impressed with the school and it obviously did some good!
    - ALL

  • 7/11 9:36pm   Roof Cleaning; You can clean algae, moss and lichen from your roof, it is a lot less money than replacing your roof!!!!!
    - DT

  • 7/7 10:52am   Moving to Norfolk in August. Looking for information regarding the local newspaper, the town in general, different services, parks, annual events, parades, fairs, etc... Looking to subscribe to any email or mailing lists regarding the town and local events. Basically, I'm looking to learn as much about the town as possible. Please email me at wdoyle196@gmail.com. Thank You!!
    - WMD

  • 7/7 10:51am   Twenty-two members of the Stony Brook Camera Club will be exhibiting sixty-seven photographs at the Norfolk Library during the month of July. The exhibition contains an eclectic mix of landscape, travel, portrait, creative, and macro images by some extremely talented local photographers.
    An artist's reception will be held at the library on Wednesday, July 10, from 7-9PM. Light refreshments will be served.
    This is a truly regional exhibit featuring works by artists Steve Cross of Bellingham, Alexandra Jordankova of Brockton, Janet Roxborough, Kirsten Torkelson, and Ted Mertz of Foxboro, Rob DeRobertis, Brian Henderson, and Rebecca Skinner of Franklin, Tony Mistretta of Holliston, Billi Manning of Hopedale, Dan Gyves of Mansfield, Vicki Schepps and Rob van Zadelhoff of Medfield, Jason Traiger of Milford, Elaine Chisholm and Cynde Cusak of Millis, Pamela Ruby Russell of Norfolk, Ann Bertulli of Northbridge, Karl West of Walpole, Joe Kennedy of West Bridgewater, and Peyton Roberts and Rich Reynolds of Wrentham.
    The Stony Brook Camera Club, in our 43nd year, promotes enjoyment and proficiency in all aspects of photography. There are currently 165 members representing every regional town who meet weekly from September to June at the Wrentham Senior Center for photographic presentations, competitions, and workshops. For more information on the club please visit the website stonybrookcc.com
    - JJ, Stony Brook Camera Club

  • 7/7 9:17am   JM, They (Assian Village) were talking about a place where they could have sit down meals--maybe the building next to Walgreens--right in town.
    - BR (#1)

  • 7/7 9:16am   BP - Barry-John Chimney out of Franklin 508-528-1777 Have used them for years and they are excellent.
    - BR (#1)

  • 7/7 9:14am   I highly recommend Chris at iphone.norfolk@gmail.com to repair your broken Iphone! He came to our house and picked up our broken Iphone 4S (cracked screen and not working) and returned it in 2 hours fully repaired for a great price! Much better service than apple, better price and so convenient (he lives right here in Norfolk.) He is an engineering student and did great work. I highly recommend him and you will support a local entrepreneur!
    - MD

  • 7/7 9:13am   My son was just accepted into the Benjamin Franklin Charter Public School in Franklin. He would be entering the sixth grade in the Fall. If there is a parent in Norfolk with a child at BFCPS I would appreciate hearing your opinion of the education at the school. Thank You.
    - DP

  • 7/7 9:06am   Hi... I recently began a job working in early intervention with children birth-three years old. I am looking for gently used toys and books that would be appropriate for this age group. Please contact me at katelyn.fox22@gmail.com. Thanks!
    - KF

  • 7/7 9:02am   JW - it's very possible you inadvertently tripped the safety device on your propane tank, which restricts the gas flow and therefore prevents the grill from getting hot. Try these steps:
    1. Open the grill lid.
    2. Turn off all knobs on the control panel in front.
    3. Turn off the tank knob. * Disconnect the regulator from the LP tank.
    4. Wait 30 seconds. * Reconnect the regulator to the LP tank.
    5. Slowly open the LP tank knob all the way open. Do not put excessive force on the valve at the full open position to avoid damaging the valve. 6. Turn on the appropriate control knob and light the grill per the instructions on the control panel.
    - RS

  • 7/7 9:01am   JM -- I heard it was because of the Town Building Department - enjoy your $20 tax rate... and thank you for supporting the Board of Selectmen's Administration. Next thing you know they'll want an Assistant Town Manager, just wait and see... as Chairman Garrity stated at a recent meeting he believes in a big government translated as "higher taxes"
    - PC

  • 7/7 8:58am   Happy 4th of July, Norfolk. Have a wonderful, safe holiday. God Bless America, and the Model A Ford!
    - CR

  • 7/2 8:32pm   I have 2 Red Sox tickets for July 4th, 1:35pm game vs. the Padres that we can not use. Face value - $50/ticket. Grandstand 17, Row 13, Seat 4. Let me know if you're interested! Email me at c.marchette@comcast.net
    - CM

  • 7/2 8:31pm   Looking for a dependable used car. Please!!! Contact me through Wm. [You can use box441@norfolknet.com to reach JHR - Wm.] Thank you.
    - JHR

  • 7/2 8:30pm   Went blueberry picking at Jane and Paul's farm July 2nd. It was awesome.
    - HT

  • 7/2 8:29pm   Does anyone know if the Asian Village takeout restaurant on Pond Street went out of business or did they move to a better location somewhere? Their food was the freshest and best I've had in the area. Will miss them if they didn't open somewhere else.
    - JM

  • 7/2 8:28pm   I am available to give softball pitching and hitting lessons either at my home batting cage or the Norfolk fields. Open to all ages and skill levels, $15/half hour. I have been a softball instructor for 3 years and I have just finished my first year as a pitcher at Division 1 Colgate University as well as being on KP varsity for four years. I am not available on weekends in July, but I am flexible otherwise and can do days or evenings. In August I will be available on weekends as well as weekdays. Contact Megan Carnase at mcarnase@comcast.net
    - MC

  • 7/2 8:16pm   Discover Your Creativity at the Norfolk Public Library. Learn 6 different crafts this summer. The series begins with crerating a greeting card on July 11th at 7pm. Make a greeting card for that special person in your life - birthday, anniversary, holiday or whatever occasion you'd like to show that special someone you care! $5.00 materials fee. Space is still available. Register here.
    On July 17th at 7pm explore Zentangle. Zentangle is a fun, relaxing, easy-to-learn drawing method which creates intricate designs through the use of repeating patterns- using only pen, pencil and paper. $5.00 materials fee. Register here.
    These workshops are open to adults and older teens.
    - RG, Norfolk Public Library

    [Update 7/7 9:05am: Revised - RG]

  • 7/2 8:15pm   Wednesday, July 3 11:00am at the Library "Gnomeo & Juliet" rated G, running time of 84 minutes No registration required.
    Week of July 7. Regular drop in storytimes begin.
    For all summer programs, please visithttp://library.virtualnorfolk.org/public_documents/NPL_Childrens/summerweeklyfor weekly and special events andhttp://library.virtualnorfolk.org/public_documents/NPL_Childrens/summer2013specialfor movies, book discussions, and crafts
    Questions? Please contact Marissa Antosh at mantosh@sailsinc.org or 508-528-3380 x5
    - MA, Norfolk Public Library

  • 7/2 8:14pm   I need to install a chimney cap. Can anyone recommend a contractor?
    - BP

  • 7/2 8:13pm   Host Family needed for French girl, 16, July 8-28. She is part of the group of eleven teens coming to the KP area. Her current host family had to cancel due to a medical situation. She likes travel, theatre, piano and riding horses. The group will be together on Tuesday and Wednesday of each week. Members of the host family may join the group on excursions. See calendar here [Dropbox.com docx file here] Please contact Ross for more information rossgilleland@yahoo.com
    - RG

  • 7/2 8:12pm   Brian Poirier is the best roofer in the area. (774) 254-0826
    - BM

  • 7/2 8:11pm   I'am a novice runner training for a half marathon in the fall. I live in Norfolk and was wondering if their are any running groups in the neighborhood?
    - TC

  • 7/2 7:37pm   Use the second link -
    From: R. F.
    Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2013 7:45 AM
    Subject: Happy Independence Day.... and God bless America

    Moving rendition!!!! Happy 4th of July.

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Celebrate this Independence Day with the hope that this original rendition gave to another down hearted generation... Have a wonderful 4th of July and God bless America!!

    Original Song of GOD Bless America

    Do you remember Kate Smith ?

    Frank Sinatra considered Kate Smith the best singer of her time, and said that when he and a million other guys first heard her sing "God Bless America" on the radio, they all pretended to have dust in their eyes as they wiped away a tear or two. Here are the facts...

    The link at the bottom will take you to a video showing the very first public singing of "GOD BLESS AMERICA". But before you watch it, you should also know the story behind the first public showing of the song.

    The time was 1940. America was still in a terrible economic depression. Hitler was taking over Europe and Americans were afraid we'd have to go to war. It was a time of hardship and worry for most Americans.

    This was the era just before TV, when radio shows were HUGE, and American families sat around their radios in the evenings, listening to their favorite entertainers, and no entertainer of that era was bigger than Kate Smith.

    [See the full blog post on the Dayton Opera website - Wm.]

    www.youtube.com/watch_popup?feature=player_embedded&v=TnQDW-NMaRs#%21

    - AB-G

  • 7/2 7:35pm   Thank you SO as I am still sick and it will be a month Wed. I do have a comment for all regarding "Fox Run" in Wrentham and into Norfolk: It has done just that--the foxes are running plus the coyotes have joined and 1 fisher cat that I know of. If you hear screaming anywhere from 1am-3am it is usually the fischer cat. I don't blame them as we are taking their land and their babies need food. The foxes and coyotes are out during the day so be careful of your small animals.
    - BR (#1)

  • 7/2 7:34pm   I recently purchased a small gas grill. I am very unhappy with it. It just doesn???t get hot enough. Anyone have any ideas how I can get it to work better?
    - JW

  • 7/2 7:33pm   The "Knit Wits" have been very busy knitting and crocheting chemo hats, lap robes, comfort dolls, cocoons for premies and squares for blankets for the homeless. We are in need of knitted worsted 4 ply polyester or cotton yarn, no wool please. All yarn donated is used for charity work. I understand that we have made over 3000 chemo hats. All donations can be dropped off at the Norfolk Senior Center on Medway Branch between the hours of 9-4 PM, Mon, thru Fri. Thank you.
    - JW

  • 7/2 7:31pm   Looking for a Math tutor? I have a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, and? I?tutored students in high school and college for 4 years. I am currently a stay-at-home Mom looking to tutor on week nights or weekends. If interested, please email me at Melissa_anderson645@yahoo.com.
    - MA

  • 7/2 7:30pm   CS: Why, oh, why must you Progressives control everything?? As soon as you feel your gorge rise from offense, just keep on scrolling and let the retrograde and the ignorant have their little say. Surely you believe in tolerance and free speech.
    - AB-G

  • 7/2 7:29pm   DL: we used EA Simpson in Medfield to repair our steps and will likely use them again. Good luck!
    - LG

  • 7/2 7:28pm   The Stony Brook Camera Club will exhibit framed photos at the Norfolk Library meeting room from July 8 to August 2. An artists' reception will be held at the library on Wednesday night, July 10, from 7 to 9 pm. Come see the show and meet the artists!
    - TM

  • 7/2 7:27pm   Veterinarian Dr. Hedley Marks is back in this area. His new practice is Ashfield-Cheyne Veterinary Service, 33 Broadway Street, Norwood, MA 781-255-5151. I brought my two dogs back to him this week. He's the best!
    - CMA

  • 7/2 7:26pm   Musicians Any musicians in town interested in meeting up to jam, Trad, Country, Bluegrass etc... email me Sean noonanseanj@yahoo.ie
    - SN

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