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(Jul 2 9:08pm)
7/2 9:55pm
We always and regularly use Carpet Cleaning Experts. They have several
locations but are based in Warwick, RI, I think. They are reasonably
priced, timely and service oriented. They also offer the best spot
remover for direct purchase.
- DD
7/2 9:53pm
I usually admire the flexibility of the American handyman, especially the
amateur gardener. However, this year I see a lack of response to climatic
conditions - namely rain - and I decided to exercise some flexibility in
alternate methods and have decided to install a crop of rice.
Does anyone have some valid data on installing a rice paddy?
The present crop of tomatoes, et. al., is suffering fom anemia (and I
suspect malnutrition) - Perhaps I may have to worrya bout beri-beri?
Hail; Rice Paddy Location No1!!!
As a member of the Energy Committee I recently installed a rain barrell - got
50 gallons in less than 2 hours. Need sunny days to gravity feed to
plants.
Labelled the barrel Boulder Dam.
A few drops of vegtable oil will form aminiscus to keep th bugs out.
- JO
7/2 9:51pm
Can anyone recommend a good Limo Service to the airport? I've tried
Domenic's. Very reasonable on pricing and were very pleasant but their
limo reeked of cigarettes. It was tough listening to the kids complain
about the smell all the way to the airport. Thanks.
- RO
7/2 9:45pm
Come down and support Norfolk's Williamsport Tournament Team. The first
game is Sunday, July 5 at 2:30 vs Norwood National at the field behind
the Coakley Middle School located at 1315 Washington Street, Norwood.
Congratulations to the following selected players - Andrew Allen, Cam
Boardman, Chris Consoles, Jake Ducharme, Bobby Dugan, Pat Holmes, Reed
Moreschi, Alex Shapiro, Noah Sorrento, KC Webster and Jeff Werlich.
For more information and the tournament schedule visit our website at
www.norfolkbaseball.com
Best of luck boys!
- Karen Fruci, Norfolk Baseball Association
7/2 9:44pm
I enjoyed the 1939 Frank Capra film "Mr. Smith Goes to
Washington" (staring James Stewart, Jean Arthur, and Claude Rains),
which was shown at the Norfolk Public Library Wednesday evening. I'd
like to thank the Library for providing the DVD and the "movie
theater" and thank the Norfolk Town Democratic Committee for arranging
the event and supplying the popcorn. Please continue the program.
- DR
7/2 9:43pm
BH: Do not use Ken Blanchard from Wrentham for your septic system. He
did mine a while back and it ended up costing me over thirty thousand
dollars. I have since talked to many, many people who got the same kind
of septic I did and I paid ten thousand more than any of them. I hate
to diss any contractor in this economy as I am sure they are all in need
of work now, however I am just being honest.
- BH (BH(2))
7/2 9:42pm
MW: I live on King Street. The problem with the traffic during
the school year is that too many students are driven to school and
this causes a major traffic problem for those of us who are trying
to get to work in the morning and start our day. Why don't all of
these students just take the bus instead of being driven? Surely,
there is a bus provided for them in their neighborhood. All of
this traffic waiting in line on the side of the road for "drop off,"
the buses and the students walking to school is a terrific problem.
It is total confusion in the morning and I just don't see any good
becoming of it at all. There are many impatient drivers on King
Street during the school year in the morning, especially these
parents who are rushing off to work after "drop off." Yes, I agree,
everyone has to be on the lookout for those students who are walking
to school because of the narrowness and the curves of the road.
- BH
7/2 9:40pm
It's Kitty City here at the shelter. We have 4 that are almost
ready for adoption, another singular kitten that was brought in the
other day and she's just 4 weeks old, and we have two more 6 week
olds that have come in and more that we are awaiting on the get
into our trapping plan over on King Street. For those looking to
donate we are in need of the following:
non clumping cat litter (the cheap stuff);
Purina Kitten Chow (yellow bag) wet cat food;
Your used (and clean) bath and beach towels if
you are planning to throw them out~ we'll gladly take them. Donations
may be dropped off at the police station. We have a bin in the lobby
If you are interested in adopting a kitten or young cat please check
our webpage after tomorrow. I will have all the pets that are
available updated on there.
Sincerely,
- Hilary Cohen, Norfolk Animal Control
7/2 9:39pm
KJ - Andi Stern in Natick center (www.andistern.com).
Big time
success for me with tendonitis and arthritis treatment. I've been to
a few and she's been the best. If an acupuncturist is well-trained
and licensed, then they're likely a responsible healthcare provider -
same as any other. Andi has the same yoga magazines and "gently
falling water" mystical flute music as the others, but it's a proper
office, and her intake interview is reassuringly thorough. She's a
pro. Acupuncture needles aren't what people imagine; they're finer
than cat's whiskers and you rarely feel them. The half-hour/45 min.
session is very relaxing and results are genuine. Thankfully, you
don't need to strip down with a gown in a cold room. Ask questions as
you would of any doctor. In my case, where physical therapy left off,
acupuncture picked up and truly cut the mustard. I think the two
approaches work well together, so long as both providers are
informed. In my case, an orthopedist recommended acupuncture.
- SO
7/2 9:29pm
If you want to see some great baseball and entertain the family, the Norfolk
American Legion Post 335 baseball team plays at the big field located at
Freeman Centennial School. The legion baseball team is comprised of better
high school players and includes some college players. We play teams from
Norwood, Walpole, Westwood, Canton, Dedham, Franklin, Medfield, Needham and
Foxboro. The home games schedule is July 1, July3, July 5 and July 8. Come
on down for some free entertainment & root for your Norfolk Legion Team!!
- TH
7/2 9:28pm
I know there are recommendations for pediatricians in the "recommendations"
section, but I'm wondering if anyone has more recent experience with any
local pediatricians? We are looking for a smaller practice or at least one
where we'd see the same doctor at the same location most of the time. Of
course flexible hours/weekend/evening availability is important too. Thanks
for any suggestions!
- RD
7/2 9:24pm
Tomorrow, Thursday, July 2nd, will be the first in a series of concerts
sponsored by Norfolk Recreation. The Southeastern Massachusetts
Community Concert Band will be playing in the gazebo in the center of
Norfolk from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. The band will be playing Patriotic
and popular music favorites. Please join us as we prepare to celebrate
the July 4th Holiday. Hope to see you there!
- CR
[Update 7/2 10:02pm:
The concert with the Southeastern Massachusetts Community Concert Band
scheduled for tonight has been canceled due to the weather conditions.
Have a happy and safe 4th of July weekend. - CR]
[Again, very sorry that I was unable to post the reminder
and the cancellation notice
before the event. - Wm.]
7/2 9:23pm
Today (July 1) is the last day to register for Lions Soccer!
www.norfolklionssoccer.com
- HK
[I was unable to post the above on the intended day, my apologies. - Wm.]
7/2 9:22pm
Hello! My name is Molly M. and I am interested in babysitting over
the summer. I am available all days of the week except for Wednesdays. I
would be happy to start ASAP, and would also be happy to meet with you
beforehand. I will be a senior at Mount Saint Charles Academy next fall
and am aspiring to be an elementary teacher. I have been babysitting for
years and would be happy to give numbers for references. Please call
1 508 298 8926 at any time if interested!
- MM
7/2 9:21pm
My Little Preschool still has openings for the 2009/2010 school year. My
Little Preschool is for children ages 2 1/2 to 4 years old. Children will
have fun learning through play in a loving, nurturing environment. It is a
nice way for children to learn socialization skills as well. The classroom is
bright and cheerful with a great outside play area. It is not necessary
for children to be potty trained to attend. For more information or to
schedule a time to come see it, please call (508) 528-7373
or email
littlepreschool@aol.com.
Thanks!
- Laurie Hayes, My Little Preschool
[Update 10:12pm: revised contact info]
7/2 9:20pm
Could anyone recommend a handyman to do odd jobs like hanging rods,
fixing screens, etc. Previous posts for handyman recommendations
seem to be more renovations. I have a list of nagging "to dos" that I
would love to hire someone by the hour. Appreciate any experiences
people have had for local individuals. Thanks.
- BBD
7/2 9:19pm
In aid of the
task--however seemingly futile--of preserving the little that remains of
our waning critical ecosystems --
REPORT HERPS!
The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife's Natural Heritage and Endangered
Species Program (NHESP) is asking interested conservationists for
reports or sightings of certain specific reptiles and amphibians. The
species of NHESP interest include: Smooth Greensnake, Eastern Hog-nosed
Snake, Eastern Ribbonsnake, Eastern Musk Turtle, Spotted Turtle, and the
Northern Leopard Frog. NHESP is particularly interested in sightings of
the Eastern Hog-nosed Snake. These particular species are of interest
for a variety of reasons: 1) the species is thought to be rare,
declining or vulnerable, but there is insufficient information on the
condition, number and size of populations to make a determination; 2)
the species was removed from the official regulatory list, but the
Program believes it still is in need of some conservation attention; 3)
the species distribution and abundance are not well known.
Herpetologists want to bring attention to and track reports of these
reptiles and amphibian in order to determine whether any of the species
listed are appropriate for proposal to the Massachusetts Endangered
Species Act list. Anyone who has seen the above mentioned wildlife are
encouraged to submit a Rare Animal Observation Form found on-line at
[mass.gov pdf link].
Information needed includes date of sighting, specific mapped
location and a photo of the observed animal. Submit the form, map and
photo(s) to: Data Manager, Natural Heritage & Endangered Species
Program, MassWildlife, 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA 01581. For
more information about this conservation effort, visit the following web
page:
[mass.gov page link]
- MT
7/2 9:18pm
I have a coupon for 18 holes, including the cart, at the Cape Cod Country
Club, in Falmouth on the Cape. I'd like to sell it for $40, which is what I
paid for it. Normally it would cost $74 for a summer weekend round. Here is
the link to the course:
www.capecodcountryclub.com
Please e-mail me at
m_t_mcguckian@comcast.net
if you are interested.
Thanks!
- TM
7/2 9:17pm
To all working parents of young kids in Norfolk -- I just want to
share the best news ever -- there is a safe, fun, happy, educational
and nurturing environment for your kids to learn and be cared for
right here in Norfolk -- called Growing Up Together Childcare. This
program is run by Mari Gudas right on Park St, and I can promise
you it is the best value and best experience a young kid can have
while we grown-ups have to go to work. Mari has a warm heart, great
sense of humor and with her professional and academic background,
this daycare/pre-school cannot be beat! I am happy to give anyone
a personal reference, but you can call and see for yourself -- Mari
is at (508) 520-9997. I am a huge fan -- and my husband and I know
we are truly so lucky to have found her thru the Working Parents
Club and Kay Doyle!!
- LL
7/2 9:16pm
My 2 year old just diagnosed with CA-MRSA. Never had an issue till we
moved to Norfolk. If anyone has any information on CA-MRSA in Norfolk,
please post. She is under treatment but we are worried it is out there
in Norfolk.
- WL
7/2 9:12pm
Openings available for summer pet walking and dog training services at
discounted rates. Check out
www.leashrlylife.com
or call 781-241-2083
for details.
- AW, Leashrly Life
7/2 9:10pm
Keep up the good work Hilary!
- SO
7/2 9:09pm
I tend to agree with AB (AB-G) on this one. I have used this site to
help make some buying decisions on key projects and significant
investments on my home over the last two years. I would hope that
people feel free to share their experiences in a professional manner so
that we can make the most informed decisions. If we don't allow some to
share critical feedback then I think the positive ones have less value.
Personally, I have had some bad experiences with several of the
recommendations offered on the site. But for the most part, great
experiences as a result of the feedback. So, from my perspective, I
thought AB (AB-G) was being professional but honest. With that said, I
would still consider hiring C Hewitt based on all the positive feedback
- DMG
7/2 9:08pm
To all,
It would be great to see the same effort put into the removal of the
"yard sale" signs as is put into the placement of them!! They end up
littering our streets!!
- JW
7/2 9:06pm
For SF: If you have really nice Orientals, the place to go is Bon Ton
in Watertown. I take my rugs in and pick them up to save the 20%
pickup-delivery fee when I have other errands in town. They do the
old-fashioned soap and water washing and water extrusion in a big
machine. They've been around for 30 years and, if you care, the
compound on Hyannis sends their rugs there every year.
- AB (AB-G)
6/30 11:13am
To the Charlie Hewitt's [ardent fans]:
Not neighborly? He doesn't
live near me! Smear his reputation? I hired him and he did a
poor job! I'm sorry, it's simply true! I don't wish him ill. How
can his reputation be ruined by one dissenter, when he has all
of you to passionately defend him?
- AB (AB-G)
6/30 10:15am
Something Special is having a summer clearance sale. 50 to 75% off
summer merchandise.
- JA, Something Special
6/30 10:12am
KJ: For acupuncture I highly recommend Della at Metrowest Whole
Health. I have received acupuncture services there several times and
I have a friend who goes often. Della's philosophy is to make
acupuncture accessible and affordable so she uses a sliding scale fee
system. Her office is on Main St. in Medway and the phone number is
508-533-0808. You can check out their website for more information:
www.metrowestwholehealth.com.
Good luck.
- MP
6/30 10:02am
TC and HD - I completely agree on Charlie Hewitt, extremely trustworthy
and an all around great guy. He is in and out of my house all the time
doing projects and I have always been very happy with his work. AB
(AB-G) must have gotten up on the wrong side of the bed that morning
since he/she posted more than one gripe.
- MJD
6/30 2:12am
JC - If you are happy with Comcast and have the On Demand package then TV
will not really be all that different. FIOS and On Demand are very similar.
I have the "Extreme HD" FIOS package and the channels are very plentiful -
really nothing is missing over Comcast except NCTV. Internet download speeds
are overhyped, and you probably will see little to no difference in internet
speed with a FIOS transition. Phone is... well... phone. I've been using FIOS
for four months now and am very happy with it, but again, there really is no
compelling reason to switch over from Comcast - FIOS and Comcast Triple Play
(On Demand) are comparible services. To answer some of your questions -
service is consistent and we haven't had an outage yet.
- TH
6/30 2:11am
AB, we have been using Charlie Hewett for 25 years now and we can't say
enough about him. Charlie not only does superior work, he's honest and
he's the only worker I have ever left in my home alone with out us being
there to do work.
- DH
6/30 2:10am
We have to repair our septic system. I understand that a civil engineer
has
to develop an engineering plan after soil tests, etc., then an installer
works from that plan and the work is inspected by a health agent.
Has anyone had similar work done lately, and who would they recommend
for an engineering firm? What was the engineering cost?
Also, who would they recommend for an installation firm, and what was
the
installation cost?
We are interested in getting a typical job, not necessarily innovative
septic
technology such as the Presby system.
- BH
6/30 2:06am
For all those who wait till the last minute -- this is it...
Registration for Lions Fall Soccer ends Wednesday!
Lions Soccer is for boys and girls preschool (age 3 years old) to 12th
grade. All games are played in Norfolk on Sunday afternoons.
Registration is On-Line only.
If your child would like to join in the fun, now is the time to go to
the website - www.norfolklionssoccer.com - to register. (Financial
Assitance is available - contact Craig K. at 508-520-0163 for more
info)
- HK
6/30 2:04am
To JC on Comcast vs. FiOS. I choose Comcast after having a very contentious
conversation with the sales people at Verizon. I actually wanted to get
Fios, but they refused to provide a sample bill or written quote. The
conversation was very short and frankly, arrogant (on their end). I felt
that if their sales people were so uncooperative, that it was a very poor
indicator as to what their support would be like.
Channel wise, they're about the same. The final package I negotiated with
Comcast was very good (Verizon will not negotiate); basically, their $99
two-year deal with no activation fees, free install, $200 cash back after
the 30-day sign-off period, free HBO for two years, and free
HD-DVR/Set-Top-Box for six months ($15/month, thereafter).
The sales people at Comcast were much more accommodating, pleasant and
actually interested in having me as a customer. Hopefully their service
will hold up. I'm told there are only 10 other Comcast customers on my
street, so bandwidth sharing will hopefully not be a problem. My girlfriend
in Franklin (at a 50-unit condo) gets about 20/4 Mbps (download/upload)
performance from Comcast, and I know compared to what I currently get with
Verizon DSL (1.5/0.1, yes. totally lame!), Comcast will more than fit the
bill.
Frankly, I am pleased to get rid of Verizon (I switched Sprint cell phone
service recently and am very happy with that too), they just seem to have a
real attitude.
Ask me later today. Comcast is installing at 11.
- MJ
6/30 2:03am
Can anyone recommend an acupuncturist in the local area? Also, does
anyone have any success stories using acupuncture? My wife has been
experiencing neck pain and we might give it a shot. Thanks in advance.
- KJ
6/30 2:02am
RE: Charlie Hewitt. Great guy! Honest, hard-working, excellent work,
fair prices. I would hire him in a heartbeat. AB, this is not an
appropriate forum on which to air your grievances against an independent
contractor. Lots of things complicate jobs, and it's overly vindictive
to smear someone's reputation publicly like that. A hit below the belt,
and not terribly neighborly.
- TC
6/30 1:56am
We have 2 mini refrigarators with micro wave ovens attached to the top.
This is a great item for a dorm room or small apartment. Will sell for
$40 each.
Call 508 528 6189 & can be picked up here in Norfolk.
- TH
6/29 11:42am
Having trouble with the internet, I was unable to update
with the last dozen posts. Will try later this afternoon.
- Wm.
Update 6/30 2:15am: all caught up, sorry for the delay! - Wm.
6/29 12:03am
I could not disagree with AB more re: Charlie Hewitt. We have had
him do many things for us over the years and consider finding him
one of the best strokes of luck we have had since moving here. He
is a good man and has many local contacts among contractors that
he utilizes. We have always been happy with his work and feel
very comfortable having him around. I would recommend him without
reservation.
- AC
6/29 12:01am
Does anyone by chance have a wheelchair that I could borrow for a few
weeks beginning the first week of July. My Mom is coming to visit, and it
would be ever so helpful. Please email me at
bbblackett@aol.com
- TB
6/28 11:22pm
SF: I recommend Sunset Carpet Care, (508)-543-8025, for carpet
cleaning. They have a truck mounted system, and do a good job.
- CR
6/28 11:21pm
My son found a digital camera in the skate park at Pond St. on Friday,
June 26th @1 p.m. Please contact the webmaster if you've lost a camera
- KG
6/28 11:20pm
Computer repair - we have been using My Computer in Walpole for about 3
years now. All we have are laptops, and they have never charged us more
than 90 to fix. I also would add that they have never taken more than 3
days to do so. Good luck,
- NG
6/28 10:57pm
Hi Everyone,
I am a well established child care provider in town and I currently have
two openings available for September. I care for 10 children daily
ranging in age from 2 months to 6 years. I have several assistants that
work with me as well. I offer a developmentally appropriate curriculum
for all ages with a weekly theme. Activities provide experiences in
science, math, language, literacy, art, music, gross motor, fine motor,
cooking and sensory play. If you would like more information,
references, or to schedule a tour, please email me at
mgudas99@comcast.net.
Thanks so much.
- MG
6/28 10:50pm
Hi, I've tried, several times, to contact the two boys who posted on
Norfolknet and said that they were interested in yard work, but I never
heard back from either one. Now I'm placing this ad hoping that there
is some teenage boy, or girl, who could give me about 4 to 6 hrs. a week
for some rather strenuous yard work. Weeding, digging, raking,
mulching, planting, etc. I'm doing this myself right now and my yard
seems to get bigger every week!! Anyone interested, please call me at
508/528-9725. Thanks.
- BB
6/28 10:50pm
Ok. This is one that comes up periodically on this site, but can anyone
offer insight as to whether Verizon FIOS is better than Comcast for the
combined TV, internet and phone services? Any comments on the internet
speed, TV channels, etc. is appreciated. Basically, I'm happy with Comcast,
but if FIOS is better I would hate to miss out. Is the service consistent?
Are there lots of outages? Verizon is offering all 3 services bundled for
$119.99 for one year. Thoughts anyone?
- JC
6/28 10:49pm
Why is the Superintendent's office moving to the Town Hall?
- AC
6/28 10:48pm
Wednesday Night Movie, July 1st 7:00 PM, Community Room, NPL: "Mr. Smith Goes to
Washington" with Jimmy Stewart, a great (11 Academy Award Nominations)
1939 movie about old time politics; plotting, scheming, and chicanery
thwarted by a strange twist of fate. Sponsored by The Norfolk
Democratic Town Committee. Bring some popcorn!
- HM
6/28 10:47pm
SF - Repele carpet in Wrentham. They are excellent, local and are staffed by
those who have an investment in the business.
- BS
6/26 10:09am
LLB - Thanks for the info. I can't access the page; for some reason it's
blocked on my laptop. I will check it again later today, but if you could
e-mail me the details that would be great for the June 30th, or even a
contact number of someone I can speak with. Thanks again, I really
appreciate it. =)
[Email
box198@norfolknet.com]
- SH
6/26 9:25am
To KG looking for someone to service the Toshiba laptop - I highly
recommend PC Handyman in Franklin. His work is excellent, his prices
are reasonable - and he can make house calls!
info@pchman.com
- JR
6/26 9:24am
Only 5 days left to register for Norfolk Lions Soccer fall season!
- HK
6/26 9:23am
KG: I used Raven Computer in Franklin a few months ago to look at my
laptop and was happy with their work. They're pretty busy, so I
didn't get it back for several weeks, but they fixed the problem. I
would use them again.
- MP
6/25 10:34pm
Does anyone know how to register or find information about beginner
youth cheerleading for 7-8 year olds? Also any information about
girlscouts/brownies would be helpful too! Trying to plan ahead...
Thanks!!
- SH
SH, I had to get this info for my girls... for Girl Scouts: A couple of
years ago, I contacted Betsy S. at
jnsilvestri@comcast.net
to get
my daughter into Girl scouts and she helped me find a troop that had
room and sent me the registration form. For Cheerleading, you can check
out this website:
[nmmvikings.org page]
and it should have
all the info you need. Also, June 30, is 'paperwork' night for those
starting this August. You could come and see what they can do for you.
We already got sized for uniforms awhile ago. I believe this year
Cheerleading starts August 1.
- LLB
6/25 10:33pm
Can anyone recommend a good carpet cleaning company... someone you've had
experience with? Thank you!
- SF
6/25 10:30pm
Now, I know this is trivial compared to the issues at the HS,
but I'm wondering if anyone else has as much trouble as I do
getting the books I want! I virtually always have to resort to
Taunton and New Bedford, two towns which are bigger than ours,
but much poorer. I mean with all the space in that place and for
all it cost to build, I remain astonished every time I try to
find something, usually nonfiction, and I don't mean obscure
tomes from 50 years ago. We seem to be full of these vapid works
by women writers that are two steps above romance novels and can
be bought on the cheap just about anywhere.
- AB (AB-G)
6/25 10:20pm
Looking for recommendations for someone to look at a Toshiba laptop.
Thank you.
- KG
6/25 10:14pm
C Hewitt was hired to hang a new door on our porch. It never did close
properly until my husband
fixed it himself.
- AB (AB-G)
6/25 10:13pm
JR: For your bike needs contact Alex at ajtcrank@aol.com. He lives
in Medway and did a great job tuning up an old bike of my husband's.
- MP
6/25 10:12pm
JR: I highly recommend Bicycles Plus, 391 E. Central Street, Franklin,
(508)-520-1212, to do work on your bike. We've had great experiences
with both purchases and repairs over the years, and they have a
knowledgeable repair staff. They are fair, and truthful, about the
condition of the bikes brought in for service. Good luck!
- CR
6/23 4:17pm
Norfolk Summer Concerts on Town Hill start July 2nd!
Come and enjoy terrific musical performances by local artists! Bring a
blanket or chair and settle in for some great music. All concerts are
6:30-8PM. Concerts are free and brought to you by Norfolk Recreation and,
in part, by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Concerts will not be held if there is rain. We have to make the
determination a few hours in advance of the start time depending on how
far the performers have to travel. Call 508-520-1315 for updates.
Thursday, July 2
Southeast MA Community Band - Variety Big band Style
Thursday, July 9
Reminisants - Some of the best oldies
Thursday, July 16th
BC & Company - Swing, R &B
Thursday, July 23rd
Franklin School of Performing Arts Electric Youth Song and Dance
Thursday, July 30
Seed Racer - Classic Rock
Thursday, August 6
Ayla Brown - of American Idol Fame
Tuesday, August 11
Greg Cooney
A children's concert co-sponsored with Norfolk Public Library
This concert will be inside if it is raining.
Thursday, August 13th
Eight Misbehaven - Jazz
- Ann Proto,
Recreation Director,
Town of Norfolk
6/23 4:16pm
MLS Camps, the official camp and clinic of Major League Soccer, will be
conducting a camp in Norfolk for young soccer players. Norfolk Lions
Soccer will host the camp on August 24th thru 28th. Players from all
towns are welcomed!
U4 and U5 will be held 4:00 to 5:30 PM - U6 will be held at 5:30 to 7:00
PM at the Pond Street Field.
Cost is $75 - every participant receives a ball and t-shirt.
Registrations are now being accepted - go to
www.norfolklionssoccer.com
or
www.MLScamps.com
or for more information email
norfolklionssoccer@verizon.net
- HK
6/23 4:14pm
I recently inherited a Columbia Cumberland mountain bike that requires
some maintenance. Any recommendations for a place of person who does
such work? Thanks.
- JR
6/23 4:10pm
Does anyone know how to register or find information about beginner youth
cheerleading for 7-8 year olds? Also any information about
girlscouts/brownies would be helpful too! Trying to plan ahead...
Thanks!!
- SH
6/23 4:09pm
Babysitter available during the summer months! I will be a junior next
year at King Philip High School. I have experience with children of all
ages and love kids. You can contact me at
nicky3213@aol.com.
- NA
6/23 4:08pm
There has been all this talk about union negotiations beginning
with a "wishlist" from each side and then working towards a
compromise. Has no one considered that the real "wish list" for
the KP School Comittee might have been across the board pay
reductions. It would have helped balance the budget. Now that
may seem unreasonable and was a non-startere but it is happening
in many other areas through furloughs, etc. including the public
sector. I am losing a weeks salary but will have to work those
days.
As many other posts have stated, by trying to make the School
Committee out to be unreasonable by not being willing to budge
from the "no pay raise" position, the KPTA are ignoring the
cold hard facts. And their negotiating postion on technology
spending or anything else is tough when the position is on cloud
nine. Thanks for the help.
- DCL
6/21 1:34pm
Just a reminder that registration for Norfolk Lions Youth Soccer Fall
Season ends July 1st - If you haven't done so already, go to the
website
www.norfolklionssoccer.com
to register -
Also, don't miss the Major League Soccer Camp to be held in August for
3, 4, and 5 year olds - see the website for more info and to register.
- HK
6/21 1:26pm
Can I vote "No Confidence in the Teachers"? Is it important if I do?
It is the teachers who have changed from a professional organization to
a union monopoly more concerned with their work rules than the children.
What they do or say as a group towards management is therefore
relatively unimportant during contract negotiations. How many of them
are willing to work for free for a year? (Or apparently, even at
approximately the same rate of pay after many years of raises). And if
valid, why the vote of no confidence now -- instead of years ago, or
before contract negotiations?
I had both good and bad teachers in my academic career. It is sad that
they were paid based on "years of service" rather than quality however
defined.
Oh, and by the way both my Mother and my paternal Grandfather were
teachers in inner city school districts. My have times changed...
- PCS
6/21 1:24pm
One addendum to my previous post. I have written over a hundred college
referrals, camp referrals, job referrals, etc. over my short career. It is
difficult to find the time in the fall as one of you said. It gets done
after school and on weekends. No complaints. I love helping. I have also
advised clubs gratis, stay after every night though I am only required to
one night per week. I do this gratis. I have chaperoned scores of dances
at four hours each... for free. I have visited my students in hospitals,
comforted them when they were crying because they didn't make the softball
team, listened to them after school when things weren't going quite right at
home, and a multitude of other things, all on my own time. Most of us can
say the same things and more. I will continue to do this because that is a
part of what I signed on for when I began this great career. Please excuse
me, but I have to say that the person who said "It's about the money, the
union and their members are the priority, while the students are a distant
second" hasn't a clue about who I am or what we teachers think. My spouse
makes three times my salary. I don't need the increase. Personally, I
don't want the increase!!
I would rather the school committee put a hold on
the extravagant technology shopping spree and bring back some of my
colleagues!! As much as I care for and about your children, none of us will
be able to do as much next year with over thirty children per class. The
fall isn't here yet. Between now and then, e-mail your school committee
members and tell them to can the technology spending for another year or two
and do something with that money to bring the class sizes back to reasonable
levels. If the school committee shows it really cares about the children
and their education, and bargains in good faith, I'm sure there is a way out
of this that everyone can live with. I hope so.
- DF
6/21 1:23pm
To all the teachers in the Norfolk and KP schools, we as a family would
like to thank you so much for all you have done for us this year. I have
children in the Freeman, KP middle and the high school. I am very sad about
the state of our schools and have been very open about that but I in no way
blame the teachers... the teachers my kids have had (ok, a few were
jerks) have been great! And when you say they are not here for the kids you
are wrong... if it was about money they would be doing something else for
work.
- DV
6/21 1:20pm
To: STL & DA,
First let me say that I am not on the union negotiating committee, and I am
not on the union executive committee. When I list a post with my initials
followed by "KPTA", I am performing a service by communicating information
to the community from the KPTA. The web master wanted an individual's
initials on every post and not just the initials of an organization.
Therefore, in order for the KPTA to post here, an individual's initials have
to accompany the post. I am providing information that the KPTA wanted
communicated, and the community said they wanted to know. I never said "It
is time for the members of the school committee to reassess their priorities
and recognize our value and dedication to the children of the King Philip
School District". That was verbiage from an official KPTA bulletin to the
community in response to the "Connect-Ed" post. Those are words from a
prepared statement of the KPTA. Those are not my words. If you want to
attribute something to me, please look at only the postings that contain
only my initials.
I am printing the responses dealing with the negotiating process, and will
forward them to the KPTA to examine and respond to. As an individual I will
say this. I provided four job references at the very end of the year. I
hope one of them was for your child, and I hope she gets the job (they were
all girls). I had not heard of a single student that requested a college
referral at the end of this year (although I'm sure I would not be aware of
any except to me anyway). My experience has been that the "early action"
requests begin in late September, and that the last of the requests end
around December, although some late requests do come in after that.
Further, I believe, although I could be mistaken, that negotiations are
continuing over the summer. In fact, I believe they are meeting this coming
week. If that is the case then I presume that if both parties arrive at the
table and negotiate in good faith and with respect and civility toward each
other, then an agreement will be forthcoming.
Finally, speaking as a taxpayer in this community and only as that, I want
to know where is the outrage that so many teachers have been given pink
slips this year (2 more on Friday at the end of the day - both in the
history department) when the school committee has publicly stated that
their first priority is to provide a high-quality educational program for
students, and their second priority is to give the highest budget priority
to personnel. Their ninth priority is "provide for continued infusions
and use of technology throughout the district for infrastructure,
communication, and student learning."
They are spending $640,000.00 on
technology and $220,000.00 of that is an increase over last year. They will
use that, in these difficult economic times, to replace three year old
computers that are working just fine!! The computer I am writing this on
was six years old this past Christmas and it is working fine. I would love
to get another one, but it would be irresponsible for me to spend that money
in these difficult economic times when this one works just fine. Most
people tend to operate that way in difficult economic times. Your school
committee, for some reason, doesn't get that. If you disagree with the
KPTA, post your sentiments as you have been doing. I am certain they care
very much about what you have to say. But also, please turn up the heat on
the school committee. There is much more going on at the negotiating table
than salaries and so far, the school committee has not negotiated at all,
never mind in good faith.
I hope this was helpful. I will continue to act as a conduit for
communication on this site. I will always show respect for others opinions,
as well as consider them carefully. I do hope I will be afforded the same
courtesy.
- DF
6/21 1:17pm
Happy Wet Father's Day to all the great dads of Norfolk.
- KCC
6/21 1:16pm
I sit here and smile at all the talk about the high school. My husband was
up in arms 4 months ago about the high school... no one even responded,
unless it was to beat him up. Now because people need something "letters and
such" Dr Robbat and the teachers are all jerks. What a joke! This school
has been in trouble for a long time. No one cared then except a few. Someone
has to take a stand! It should have been the parents! But no, it is the
teachers that are doing it! Good for them!
- DV
6/20 12:11pm
Teacher recommendations are a vital part of the college application
process. Students asking for a recommendation now are actually
doing a teacher a service by not asking last minute. As a high
school teacher of juniors and seniors (not at KPHS), having to
write recommendations on top of one's academic workload can be
arduous, so I appreciate the advance notice. Indeed, students
applying to a service academy are required to have a recommendation
submitted during the summer months. That being said, I sincerely
hope that the kids aren't being used as pawns in the ongoing
negotiation process. I hope that both sides can reach an amicable
solution that preserves staff and teacher positions during these
tough economic times.
- DA
6/20 12:07pm
History on The Hill -
The fourth and last program in the June series is Wednesday night at 7:00
PM in the Gazebo on Town Hill.
Weatherman says we should have a nice night and all this rain will be gone.
Bring your lawn chair and sit and join us for another night of local
history. The topic will be The Settlement at Stop River Falls. The
authors of the study that was published by the Walpole Historical
Society will be the presentors.
Come and learn about the people , events ,and industries at the Falls from the
late 1600's to World War II.
The June programs of History on The Hill have been sponsored by the Norfolk
Historical Commission.
- BB
6/20 12:05pm
Heard the weather report, and I quote: "It's going to rain until Labor
Day."
- JW
6/20 12:02pm
DF - Please help the citizens of the KP school district reconcile your
statement of: "It is time for the members of the school committee to reassess
their priorities and recognize our value and dedication to the children of
the King Philip School District" ... with the union demand for a 25% wage
increase over three years.
It is time to stop the charade.
It is one thing to maintain a greedy demand for an exorbitant salary
increase in the current economic environment, which while your legal right is
clearly out of touch with reality, but to position it as being for the
benefit of the students is downright insulting to our community. Union leadership
has dug themselves a deep hole with their ill-timed and insensitive salary
demands and has lost mainstream support in our three towns. Adding insult
to injury, the end of the school year which is normally a time of
celebration between teachers, students and parents, has witnessed celebratory events
boycotted by the teachers. Where were the "dedicated" teachers at recent
graduation ceremonies? Is that dedication? And who are the victims? The
children. This fall, class sizes will approach 30+ as a result of the union
salary demands. Again, the children are the victims. So going forward DF,
spare us union propaganda about dedication and have the decency and honesty to
articulate what we all know. And that is in the worst economic downturn
since the great depression, during a time of mass layoffs, furloughs, salary
freezes and reductions, the union and their membership believe they are
entitled to a significant wage increase. Again, that is your right but that
delusional action is forcing the hand of the school committee driving teacher
layoffs and overcrowded classrooms for our children. It's about the money,
the union and their members are the priority, while the students are a
distant second.
Thanks to you and the union for your dedication.
- STL
[The KPTA addressed the 25%:
... both sides initially arrive at the bargaining table
with their wish lists, and over a span of weeks and months, they arrive
at a reasonable compromise.
- Wm.]
6/20 11:37am
Hi there - Could someone please ask the library to update the hours of
operation on thier website? It says they are open until 4pm on Saturday.
I arrived with my toddler today to find they had closed at 2pm. Try
explaining this to a three year old... Thanks!
- AT
6/20 11:11am
Re 6/19 6:41pm ... Some ladies just don't know how to
drive. - PA
PA - I certainly hope the "ladies" comment was meant to be tongue in cheek!
- SF
6/20 11:07am
When you're down Casper ways, y'all be sure to check out
the College National Finals Rodeo!
- AR
6/19 11:33pm
Reading about the situation in our school system is quite
disconcerting. I think it is deplorable for students to be told to
wait until September for letters of recommendation. The students
should not suffer in this respect, due to what is going on between
the teachers and the administration.
The union raise request is absurd, even if it is a negotiating
tactic. The union should seek a new negotiator. If the post about
the Superintendent is accurate, then certainly the administration has
not acted in good faith either. As a parent, I sincerely hope that
both sides can take a deep breath and reevaluate. Perhaps it is time
for new leadership and if so, I hope that there is/are a change(s).
It is also time for the teachers union to look at the current
economic climate and become more realistic in their expectations.
- CS
6/19 6:52pm
The multi-family yard sale on Spring Street Scheduled for Saturday June
20th
[see post of 6/19 12:03pm]
has been cancelled due to the weather forecast.
- PN
6/19 6:51pm
KDM:
I can not speak for the KPTA except when I am provided with a formal
statement, or response that has been authorized by them. So, I am
responding to you now as myself, and not on behalf of the KPTA.
I can not
think of many things that would be as painful as saying no to any student
who asks for something that will help them advance their academic careers.
For that matter, teachers also write job referrals, provide references for
study abroad experiences, and many other things. At this time, teachers are
telling students who might ask for a college referral to wait and ask in
September because it is very early. So, no one is being told no right now,
or they shouldn't be. They are being told to wait until the fall. All of
us are hopeful that this situation will get resolved before the children
begin asking. I hope this is helpful. If and when there is more
information, I will post it.
- DF
6/19 6:50pm
Union St. has the right of way. Unless that has changed since my moving
here in 1966. But, just because Union St. has the right of way, doesn't mean
King St. turners are going to obey it. Proceed with caution. I always say,
if everyone just took their right of way, there would be a lot fewer
accidents - and this means the well-meaning drivers that stop to let someone come
out of a secondary road. Everyone has to wait their turn. The driver coming
out of a secondary road will get a chance to go when there is a break in
traffic. The other rule of the road is if 2 vehicles are coming into an
intersection at the same time, the one on the right has the right of way. At a 4
way stop, you just have to look to your right; if a car is there, they have
the right of way and the same applies to the driver on his right. Just try
to get out of my driveway on a school day morning or afternoon or when a
train comes into town. You'll learn how to wait your turn in a hurry.
- JW
6/19 6:45pm
KPTA Response to the King Philip School Committee's public disclosure
of the current negotiations of the teachers' contract
The history of negotiations in the King Philip Regional School
District is that both sides initially arrive at the bargaining table
with their wish lists, and over a span of weeks and months, they arrive
at a reasonable compromise. For example, over the last twenty years or
so, teacher raises have averaged around 3% during both good and bad
economic times. This year sensible compromise on the part of the school
committee has been tough to detect. The KPTA has made major concessions
from within our own contract, including stipend cuts for positions that
are largely held by teachers, such as Curriculum Team Leaders, club
advisors, coaches and music, the elimination of a $50,000 account for
teacher course reimbursements, and the elimination of the $70,160
in-house detention position of Student Success Leader as a means to fund
the contract for teachers. The school committee, however, has refused
to reciprocate.
School Committee Chairman Patrick Francomano has maintained that
the school committee is currently trying to save teaching jobs with
their ``frugality'', yet the currently proposed FY2010 technology
budget of $684,000 includes a $220,000 increase from FY2009. We have
been told that this technology budget includes funds for purchasing new
equipment and making upgrades to existing state of the art technology
that is merely three years old. The school committee announced at their
June 8th meeting that they have already laid off eleven teachers, with
the promise of more to come. These cuts have decimated the guidance
department, eliminated the Health program, and bloated class sizes. In
a time of economic crisis, the school committee has chosen to sacrifice
teaching positions in order to fund their extravagant technology
upgrades.
According to the MA Department of Education website posting of the
percentage of total budget allocated to teachers' salaries for every
district in the state in 2008, the average percent for regional schools
in the state was 44% of the total budget. Compare this to the DOE
posted King Philip average of 39%. The King Philip FY2010 proposed
budget only allocates 32% of the total budget towards teachers'
salaries. The school committee claims that classroom teachers and class
sizes are their highest priority, yet in comparison to state averages
their spending indicates that this is not the case.
The school committee's refusal to budge from its rigid freeze
proposal, while insisting that the technology increase cannot be cut is
a further indication of its contempt for district teachers. While they
blame the bad economy for the freeze and talk a lot about their efforts
to freeze teacher salaries in the upcoming school year, they don't
talk about what we have already done. We have volunteered to take cuts
in certain areas of our current contract for the benefit of the teaching
staff as a whole. The King Philip teachers are not looking for a golden
parachute bailout, we are just asking to actually negotiate at the
bargaining table. The reality is that the school committee can afford
teachers; they just don't value teachers enough to make them a
priority. It is time for the members of the school committee to
reassess their priorities and recognize our value and dedication to the
children of the King Philip School District. It's time for the school
committee to get back to basics and focus on what matters - student
learning. Teachers are the core. Students are the concern.
- DF, KPTA
6/19 6:44pm
Rob Abramson just finished our screened in porch and we love it. He is very
professional, honest and gave us the best deal around. His number is
508-989-7913.
- MS
6/19 6:42pm
Just so that everyone knows. My kids go to Freeman and H.O.D. I just
wanted to let everyone know that there is an awesome program at the YMCA
in Franklin, that they have before and afterschool programs. For K-8.
They bring my kids to and from school and they pick them up on half
days. They are also open for no school days and snow days. You can
drop your kids off and they will watch them with no extra charge. So if
anyone is interested please get in touch with me and I can forward you
the information and contact person.
heathmcc5@aol.com
- HM
6/19 6:41pm
MW: You're right about people speeding. It's too bad the town
can't up the fines for speeding, what a windfall that could be.
It's too bad about your troubles at Union and King. Some ladies
just don't know how to drive.
- PA
6/19 12:14pm
Regarding the Middle school traffic -
Is it just me? Or do common sense and rules of the road dictate
that a car on a primary road has the right of way over a car
turning off of a secondary road? I am having a continuous problem
with the intersection on Union and King. Each morning when I am
returning from my AM HS run, I am cut off by cars taking a left
hand turn from King onto Union. It never fails. Just because I put
my left hand turn signal on to turn onto King from Union does
not mean that I am signalling for them to cut in front of me... especially
in wet weather. If you've ever taken a left there you have probably
experienced a close call. I cannot tell people enough how many times
I have nearly been rear ended from cars coming around that corner.
Today I was waiting for a few cars and a school bus to pass before
I could safely turn. An SUV got tired of waiting and cut me off
while I was waiting for the bus to complete the turn. I was
positioned directly in front of this person. They really had to
go out of their way to get around me. Becuase I was in front of
them and was looking toward oncoming traffic, I did not see them
until they ended up in front of me. This person almost caused
an accident. Please folks... use your brains! I have been driving
a long time, but a new driver or one unfamiliar with the shenanigans
at that intersection would not be expecting to be cut off.
I would also like to remind people that although the school year
is almost over now... there are still children walking along King
street to the middle school. My kids have had several close calls
over the years. That road is narrow and has many turns. You cannot
see the kids on the side of the road until you are right on top of
them. I drive it every day and even when I am looking for the kids,
I am sometimes suprised when I take a corner. I understand that
people are in a hurry to get to work after dropping thier kids off
at the middle school, but this is also residential neighborhood
where children are considered "walkers" to the school. I am begging
all Norfolk residents to please slow down on King Street!!
- MW
6/19 12:04pm
Congratulations to the Marlins team - winners of the 2009 Championship
Series!
The Marlins were 23-4 the whole season, becoming the first Majors team
to win the KP Cup, finish in First Place during the regular season, and
win the Championship Series in the same year!
- HK
6/19 12:03pm
Update 6:42pm: Yard sale rescheduled due to bad weather
- PN
6/19 12:00pm
DWL,
You are correct. There hasn't been a single response from the KPTA to the
"Connect-Ed" post. So you have only heard one side of that. I am certain
there will be one soon though.
As regards the vote of "No Confidence," a
number of citizens have been inquiring about the details since those had not
been made public. So, to answer those folks who sought the details, the
KPTA posted them. No one from the KPTA is trying to hide anything. No one
from the KPTA has a hidden agenda. The teachers are confident that an
informed public is a positive thing. They believe that in order to make
informed decisions and form valid opinions, all sides of any issue need to
be completely revealed and debated. As amazing as that may sound to some
people, it is the truth. If you have already formed an opinion without
waiting for all of the facts to emerge and for both parties to have their
story told, you are doing yourself an injustice. Please think!!
- DF, KPTA
6/19 11:59am
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6/19 11:58am
Referencing KPTA note from DF.
DF:
Is it true that the KP High School teachers are refusing to write
letter's of recommendations for students who are entering their senior
year.
I've been told by numerous parents that this is the case.
Last year my daughter graduated from KP and she was able to have 2
letters written for her by teachers. I guess last year it was OK but
this year it's not.
Who does this hurt the most... our children, the teachers or the
administration?
Please explain your position on this.
- KDM
6/19 11:57am
Dr. Robbart should make himself available and answer the charges made. That
list of accusations is quite disturbing, and his silence on the matter makes
it more so.
- TC
6/19 11:56am
Just wanted to send another thank you along to all those who donated
to the baseball food drive on movie night towards the animals and
for those others who have come into the station with more
food/litter/supplies!! And also KF I did receive the donations
envelope. The baseball movie raised more than enough to test, vaccinate,
and spay/neuter one animal! It has ensured one more animal a shot
at finding a home. Thanks to all,
- HC, Norfolk Animal Control
6/18 10:13am
DMG--I could take a few gallons of paint off your hands. Please e-mail
me at
Nancyray147@comcast.net.
Thanks,
- NR
6/18 10:08am
Here is a plug for Medfield Tire, owned by Norfolk's own Doug Blake. I
have seen other recommendations for him here and I can see why. Today,
we had a logistics issue with cars and adults needing to be in different
directions. Doug picked up our car on the way to his shop at 6am,
rotated its tires, fixed some other issues, and had it back in our
driveway mid-day. He is an honest guy that does great work, and makes
the cost and frustration of car repairs that much easier to handle
because of his accommodating style.
- AL
6/18 10:07am
DWL,
It would be nice to hear the other side. However, the superintendent
refuses to meet with the teachers, the school committee chair refused
to put a discussion on the agenda (or to be more precise, did not
respond to a request to be put on the agenda) and the school committee
chair refused to take questions from the audience because they were
not on the agenda. Can't hear two sides if only one side is making
themselves available.
- LM
6/17 6:15pm
Hey, Norfolk Kids!
Since 1979, Skyhawks Sports has led Safe, Fun and
skill-focused sports camps and programs for youth. We offer many different
sports--and countless ways for your child to grow. Our purpose is to teach
life skills through sports.
[Continued;
see also post of 6/3 1:32pm]
- DM, Skyhawks
[Update 6/18 10:15am: fixed Continued link - Wm.]
6/17 6:11pm
Re 6/16 10:11pm Does anyone know of a local ice cream truck that I can call
to come swing by for a summer kids' party we are having. We live on Main
Street so typically we do not get the traditional ring of an ice cream
truck coming around the bend. Thank you - JH
Dear JH - Try Ruby's Ice Cream & Frozen Lemonade @ 508-889-2185. They are in
the process of obtaining a license from the Board of Health and should be
ready to go next week.
- BF
6/17 6:10pm
DF,
There are two sides to every story. Why don't you print the other side or
do you not want the parents to know the other side.
- DWL
6/17 6:05pm
We are having a multifamily garage sale on 6/21/09 from 9am-3pm
at 3 Crossbow Road (off Grove Street), rain or shine. Lots of good stuff
for kids, including toys clothes and board games. Also lots of seasonal
stuff and housewares. This is our first garage sale since moving in 15
years ago, so needless to say lots and lots of treasures!
- LC
6/17 6:02pm
During the last six months, someone posted that they were a SAT tutor and
lived locally. I cannot find the post in the archives(we've all had lots to
say). Can whoever that was or if you know who that person is let me know?
I want to say the person's name was Sue. Thank,
- BMS
[Good memory! I found it at 3/3 2:20pm - Wm.]
6/17 5:57pm
Pink peonies and daisies in Norfolk.
- GAC
6/17 10:17am
Hey Wm. - Sweet surprise with that top photo. Thank you! Smiles all
around.
- SO
[Thank you! Love that photo. - Wm.]
6/17 10:16am
Hi to all in Norfolknet land. We are looking for any Little Tykes
toddler play equipment, typically used outdoors such as a slide,
climber, playhouse or cottage, castle or play table for our
granddaughter. If you have any of these items or know where we
could locate them, used - we'd love to hear from you. You can
contact me @
joyceterrio@aol.com.
Many
thanks.
- JET
6/17 10:15am
RG,
I highly recommend Rob Abramson, he is local. He has done so much work
for me over the past 3 months and I couldn't be more satisfied. He is
very clean and efficient. Before I use any contractor, I always get
multiple quotes - his are always very competitive. He does not add on
and will work with your schedule, etc...
- DMG
[Update: Sorry - you can reach Rob @ 508-989-7913 - DMG]
6/17 10:14am
SF: I recommend Mike Figuerdo at Walpole Music for guitar lessons. My
son (18) has been taking guitar lessons from Mike for a year with very
good results, #(508)-668-0926.
- CR
6/17 9:15am
To AW: My 16 year old son would be interested. Please contact us at
ralight@verizon.net.
Thanks,
- ALL
6/17 9:14am
RG - I think Charlie Hewitt, here in Norfolk, is terrific. He does a
nice job, he comes when he says he will and his price is always fair. He
does a good deal of work in my neighborhood and he just finished a job
for us. We have used him multiple times and wil continue to do so. You
can reach him at 508-528-5675.
- MJD
6/16 11:04pm
A number of folks have inquired about the specifics of the "No Confidence"
vote taken on the superintendant of schools, Dr. Robbat. The King Philip
Teachers Association has posted a summary of the charges on the KPTA web
site. If anyone would like to read the document, you can find it by going
to this link:
kpta.massteacher.org/bill.htm
- DF, KPTA
6/16 10:49pm
Free DVD on how to save $42,000 in college costs, distributed to attendees
of a college seminar, this Wednesday, 7 PM, Norfolk Public Library,
conducted by author and college financial aid specialist, Paul Lloyd
Hemphill.
- PH, Pre College Prep
6/16 10:38pm
Local radKIDS summer vacation week programs -
The radKIDS Personal Empowerment Safety Education Program is a comprehensive
safety education, violence prevention and self-esteem building program
designed for children ages 4 thru 12.
Children learn to recognize, avoid, resist, and if necessary escape
violence, abduction and harm. Through radKIDS training they become
empowered- learning to replace the fear, confusion, and panic of dangerous
situations with confidence. Curriculum components include many aspects of
personal safety including home safety, Internet safety, school safety
including bullying prevention, out and about safety, sexual assault
prevention, safety planning and realistic physical resistance techniques.
The program is activity based, fast moving and fun!
Locally, Seabreeze Safety Associates will be offering three programs for
children ages 5-12.
Session 1: June 23 thru June 26 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. (June 23 from
1:00-4:30)
Session 2: June 29 thru July 2, from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Tuition is $95.00 per child/per session includes a parent program manual and
an activity book for each child.
Session 3: Jul 1 from 1:30-3:30, is a return and practice for free class for
radKIDS grads!
All classes will be held at the AMVETS on Village St. in Millis
Space in each program is limited and filled on a first come first served
basis.
A 501 c 3 non-profit education organization, radKIDS, Inc. is dedicated to
providing proven and effective life saving skills for children by teaching
them how to Resist Aggression Defensively (the rad in radKIDS). Since the
organization's inception in 1998, radKIDS, Inc. has reached over 125,000
children and has documented many successes in the prevention of violence
toward children. radKIDS, Inc. is credited with saving 50 children from
actual abduction attempts.
For more information about the vacation week programs, to obtain a
registration packet, or to learn how you can get involved with radKIDS,
please contact Karen Nardone at 508-314-8431 or by email at
karen@radkids.org.
- Karen Nardone, M.Ed., Instructor Trainer, radKIDS
6/16 10:36pm
Does anyone know anything about the SAT program being taught at the
Freeman this August? Any info would be great. Thanks
- NO
6/16 10:35pm
JM: This is not a black/white question. Due to my professional
affiliation, I can honestly state that ... although iPhone has great
"glitz" and feature-allure, it is most definitely a "consumer"
(personal liability) device and not largely embraced in the enterprise
space. BlackBerry is by far the most widely deployed, reliable and
adopted enterprise solution for enterprise email (and beyond) due
to: reliability, support, security, etc. If this is for your
personal use, iPhone (particularly the new 3G-S) might be fun ...
But if this is for enterprise applications, go BB.
- JK
6/16 10:21pm
BA - Thanks for your question. Town meeting is the legislative branch
of our town government. While the issues to be decided are published in
the Warrant (the agenda for the meeting) the actual Articles to be voted
on can be modified or amended on the floor of Town Meeting during
debate. For this reason, absentee or proxy voting are not allowed at
Town Meeting, just like absentee and proxy voting are not permitted in
the state Legislature or Congress. I regret that we won't see you at
this Town Meeting but look forward to your joining the debate at our
next assembly.
- Dan Winslow, Town Moderator
6/16 10:12pm
Can anyone recommend someone to mow my lawn? Looking for someone who can do
it inexpensively but is reliable.
- AW
6/16 10:11pm
Does anyone know of a local ice cream truck that I can call to come swing by
for a summer kids' party we are having. We live on Main Street so typically
we do not get the traditional ring of an ice cream truck coming around the
bend. Thank you
- JH
6/16 10:10pm
Hi,
Has anyone had a new deck done recently? I need to replace our old deck
and am looking for some recommendations.
- RG
6/16 10:06pm
Have a basketball hoop with stand. Only 2 years old, fell this winter
and plexi glass backboard broke. If anyone feels they can cut a
backboard out of plywood or plexi, then its in good condition. Just
come over load it up and go.
- DMG
Older messages are continued
in the archives, (here) - Wm.
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6/6
Norfolk Community Day is Saturday, June 6th.
6/13
Norfolk Baseball is happy to host the second annual Family Movie Night
Under the Stars scheduled for Saturday, June 13 at the Major League
Field at the Freeman Centennial School. The night will begin with Steve
Zany, ventriloquist/magician at 7:15 pm. This is a benefit for the
Norfolk Food Pantry and the Norfolk Animal Shelter. Admission is a
donated food/toiletry item and a donated item for a dog or cat.
Bring a blanket and a snack. Hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks and popcorn
will be available. All are welcome.
8/24-28
August 24 - 28 - MLS Camp for U4, U5, & U6 - visit
www.norfolklionssoccer.com for more information
9/20
Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 5th Annual Norfolk Dunkin Donuts DARE to Run
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