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Politics (May 3 6:22pm)
5/17 10:37pm
The King Philip Chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
will hold its annual Walk of Tears this weekend.
The walk -- held each year in honor of Maura Howard of King Philip, and Amy
Callaghan of Franklin High School -- will take place on Sunday, May 20 at
the Franklin High School.
Donations gathered during the three-mile walk help fund King Philip and
Franklin High School scholarships.
Registration for the walk is at 11am, while the walk itself will begin at
11:30am.
- TH
5/17 9:24pm
OK. So does anyone know if Utah has accelerated rehab/detox programs? Or
can one be asked to leave before they are finished?
- AB
5/17 9:23pm
A spring concert by the Prolatio Singers will be presented on
Wednesday, May 30th, 7:30 p.m., at the Federated Church, One Union
Street, Norfolk.
Conducted by Dennis E. Ferguson, the concert features music of
Willaert, Victoria, Gesualdo, Brahms, Barber, and Debussy. This
program is supported in part by a grant from the Franklin Cultural
Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural
Council, a state agency.
- SJ
5/17 9:22pm
Can anyone recommend a good landscape designer? I just removed
my above ground swimming pool and looking for some reasonable,
creative ideas to landscape in this area now. Thanks!
- JK
5/17 9:19pm
For Sale: eight piece patio set. Six mesh/fabric chairs, 5' round tempered =
glass table, large umbrella, blue/white. Very good condition and well cared=
for. Best offer. Please call 617-513-8690.
- JK
5/17 9:15pm
More vitriol still! What the H is going on? Has this site attracted
the most hateful characters in town?? Is this some kind of
sub-category of neo-realism we're being subjected to? Your apology
was a welcome relief, JT
- AB-G
5/17 9:14pm
The Norfolk Memorial Day Ceremonies will be held on Monday, May 28
beginning at 8 a.m. with a parade. The parade steps off from the
Federated Church and proceed on Main Street to the Norfolk Cemetery. A
memorial service will be held at the cemetery's Veterans Memorial. The
parade will then proceed to the Town Hill for a closing ceremony. At the
conclusion, all participants and the public are invited to the Federated
Church parking area for fellowship and refreshments.
- DLJ
5/17 9:13pm
Sale on membership - The Massachusetts Audubon Society is discounting
new individual and family memberships up to 50% through June 30th. This
brings the price to $32. By purchasing your membership at any level at
Norfolk's Stony Brook, $20 will stay locally to maintain our sanctuary.
- DLJ
5/16 11:55pm
Is Family Florist the place that looks like it is home to hoarders on 115?
I thought that location was long abandoned the way it is kept up. That is
one piece of property that I would look favorably on the CPC buying as it
is a real eye sore in the Town and on a main road.
- MJG
5/16 11:54pm
Looking for summer nanny/babysitter help. 3+ days per week for
three children ages 4-7. Need to have a good driving record, very
personable, lots of energy, and extremely reliable. Strong swimming
skills essential. If interested please email
vandooley@msn.com for
more information. Thanks
- SCD
[Update 5/17 9:26pm: fixed email address - Wm.]
5/16 11:53pm
RG: I'd be willing to do the mulch/woodchips for you - I'm 17 and looking
to pick up some extra cash. I am only one person so of course it would take
a bit longer than what a landscaping team would take, however my schedule
is clear so I can get the job done whenever. If you are interested shoot me
an email via
mcc360@gmail.com
- MC
5/16 11:52pm
To RB: You're right, I shouldn't have worded my post like that. I am
sorry for your personal and business losses. I was only trying to make
an observation... I did not word it kindly and for that I'm sorry. I
merely meant that if someone not familiar with your business were to
drive by, they may think it were closed. If you need help from the
community... ask. Organizations such as the Lions Club and Norfolk
Community League are there for that reason.
- JT (72)
5/16 11:51pm
RB (4): Please keep your chin up and don't let others take away your
happiness.
- CF
5/16 11:42pm
RB(4)- Don't let the freaks get to you. Obviously JT had issues as a child
that may have carried over into their adult-blogging lives. But most
important, NORFOLK, I AM MOVING BACK!
Anyone have a house I can rent? I don't dare buy again as taxes sky-rocket!
But I sure miss all the swamp gases surrounding Norfolk that used to
pleasantly sedate me and cause mass hysteria, meanness and brain damage in
its citizens.
Let me know about that property!
Can I be a Selectman next?
- MON
5/16 11:41pm
RB(4)
Never let them see you sweat, and especially NEVER tell someone who has
gratuitously insulted you that they hurt you, much less made you "feel
like sh-t". Obviously JT has some serious problems. You didn't owe any
explanation whatsoever. I'm surprised that so far only 2 of us have
commented on his/her incredibly rude remark. (Proud of you, RG!)
- AB-G
5/16 11:38pm
The Norfolk American Legion Post 335 Baseball Team will be conducting
tryouts for the upcoming 2012 season. Sunday May 20^th @ 2:00pm
at the "Field of Dreams" 80 School Street, Plainville, MA 02762.
All interested players are asked to request a registration form by
emailing Coach Bill Lagos at
Bill@Sluggers-Academy.com
prior to the
tryout.
Elements of the tryout will consist of:
Registration, Stretching - 60 yard dash - infielding - outfielding
- bunting - hitting and pitching.
It is important that players state any injuries prior to tryouts
as we do not want to aggravate any existing injuries. Likewise,
please inform us of your current pitching status as we do not want
you missing a start or over extending your arm. Thank you,
- Coach Bill Lagos
5/16 11:16pm
Reminder: 5th Annual Family Skate Night - Bake Sale and Raffle Too! To
benefit Dana Farber/The Jimmy Fund. Saturday May 19.
Support the Sweetman family in their quest to raise money to fight
cancer. Eleven year old Michael Sweetman has battled and conquered
Leukemia. Michael's dad Brian will be riding the Pan Mass Challenge with
Michael as his pedal partner. Norfolk Arena has generously offered to
donate 100% of Funds raised to Dana Farber for a 5th year in a row!
When: Saturday, May 19, 7:00-9:00 PM. Where: Norfolk Arena, 1 Dean
Street. How Much: $5.00 per person.
Ticket can be purchased at the door. Skate rentals and crates available
in limited supply.
Or to make a donation
www.pmc.org,
Brian Sweetman. Thank You!!
- GS
5/16 11:15pm
Good Morning! Mark your calendars for Norfolk Lions/Fisher House
Field of Flags. Tuesday May 22, 3:30 p.m. Town Hill. Thanks to all
who remembered Adam.
- DK and NS
5/16 11:14pm
Looking for 3-4 teenagers for yard work on weekends during the summer.
Must be at least 15 with transportation. Pay up to $10-$11/hr. Call
Jack at 508-528-0875.t
- JFO
5/16 11:13pm
The Norfolk Community League is proud to announce the disbursement
of funds totaling $10,000 to several local organizations. The local
organizations and causes benefitting from this year's disbursement
are: Norfolk Fire Department, Norfolk Advocates for Children, The
Brian Collentro Scholarship Fund, Norfolk Recreation, Norfolk Girls
Softball, Norfolk Cooperative Preschool, Norfolk Children's School,
Freeman Centennial 6th Grade Promotion Fund, King Philip Parents
Network, Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, Cottontail 4H Club, H.
Olive Day School, Freeman Centennial School and KP High School
Senior Scholarship Fund.
NCL was able to assist all of these worthy organizations thanks in
part to the success of this year's Gala, A Night in New Orleans,
at which over $13,000 was raised. We are proud to continue to support
the many diverse parts of our community and t hank all of our members
for their volunteerism and membership. For information on how to
apply for a disbursement for your organization, go to
www.norfolkcommunityleague.org.
- CM, NCL
5/16 11:12pm
I have mold/mildew streaking my light colored shingled roof. I have been
reading about contractors that will spray the roof with a solution to remove
it.
Anyone have this problem and hired someone to remove it? How long did it
last? Any recommendations?
Thanks.
- JF
5/16 11:11pm
Calling all bikers:
FOR SALE:
Cannondale road bike, sage green, 50 cm in size. Basically brand new,
ridden maybe a total of 100 miles (if that). Paid over $700, asking $350.
Contact
mcappuccino@verizon.net
if interested
- MC
5/16 11:10pm
RG -
Floor tile contractor- Mark McDonnell (he grew up here in Norfolk) cell
508-954-1599
- MRC
5/16 11:09pm
Looking for a sweet treat after the soccer and baseball games this
weekend?
Stop by Girl Scout Troop 73616's Bake Sale Pond Street fields on
Friday, May 18 from 5:30-7pm, Saturday, May 19 from 10am-2pm and
Sunday May 20 from 12-2pm.
Lots of home baked goodies (and water) for sale!
Look for the blue pop-up tent and stop in for something sweet!
- Tara Spellman, Troop 73616
5/16 11:08pm
Can anyone tell me where I can find details regarding the Memorial Day Parade?
- RP
5/16 10:59pm
I have 8 tickets to the Pawsox game on Saturday, May 26th (6:05 start
time). Tickets are $11 each and the seats are great. I will sell them
in two sets of four. If interested, please call 508-561-4261.
SF
5/16 3:43pm
Wow. Tonight, first I read someone's bitchy post about a barking dog
vs. sleeping kids and then I read JT(72)'s snarky post. It made me think
back on things I have read here... Someone's photo of their neighbor's
old vehicle that offended their yard's view... The discussion of the
Swenson's sad saga... Good ol' MON's rants and all the people ripping
him a new one for expressing his opinons... The recent long back & forth
thread about some religious school's treatment of a student. You know? I
think I am finally done with NorfolkNet. The anonymous nature of this
site makes it far too easy to be mean spirited.
Here it is: My parent's business (Family Florist) has been around since
1948. The 70s, 80s and 90s were good. Business was booming. My Dad died
in 1999. And so much of it crumbled. (Who knew that would happen?) We
had a big fire in a greenhouse in 2004. There was so much to recover
from then, but we bounced back.
I got divorced and became a single Mom. My mother's health took a
downturn and she needed daily hands-on care. Then, after a small oil
spill in the shop's basement that closed us for 9 months in 2009 and
cost us tens of thousand$ in "clean-ups and testing," it has been
totally and utterly crippled. I have done my best. Done what I could
with what I had. Plus, with all the "family politics," I couldn't take
it any more. I couldn't make ends meet. I couldn't do it all. Now I work
2 jobs elsewhere.
I wanted to get the word out that we would be open for holidays,
Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, etc. Selling fresh flowers for a
good price. To stay 'in the game.' Because I LOVE being a florist and I
missed seeing my customers. Maybe a spark to keep hope alive that one
day, I can bring the business back to its former glory. Hey, I know what
it is and what it isn't in 2012... (Maybe we'll just line up behind
Gump's and Jane & Paul's for our CPA buy-out after all!)
I've used NN and Facebook with good results and feedback. But, JT(72)'s
comment just made me feel like a piece of sh*t. And want to give up.
What happened to a sense community spirit and support? *sigh*
The Webmaster should discontinue the "initials-only" policy. Most of
what people post on here lately is neither helpful nor encouraging. It's
just spiteful and sad. Maybe if people HAD to post their names, it would
be more civlized and constructive?
- RB (4)
5/16 3:42pm
JT: Why so vicious?
- AB-G
5/16 3:40pm
The new Freeman-Kennedy School will be opening in the fall. The
TPA is running a fundraiser to build a commemorative brick-paver
walkway in the courtyard of the new school. All profits will be
used to fund TPA programs at the Norfolk Elementary Schools. If
you would like to buy an inscribed brick, now is the time! The
deadline for ordering is Friday, May 25th; this deadline will not
be extended. The cost of an inscribed brick is $40. There are so
many people to buy for: yourself, your children (whatever their
age), a favorite teacher, a coach, a Girl Scout or Boy Scout Troop
Leader, a loved one, a friend, the list goes on. If you own a
business in Norfolk or a neighboring town, you can buy a brick from
your business. You'll be supporting the local schools as well as
purchasing advertising that will last for the life of the school.
For an order form or more information, see the following link:
www.norfolk.k12.ma.us/bricks.
If you have questions, please contact
Julie at
jredlitz@yahoo.com
- JR
5/16 3:39pm
Scrap metal wanted. Free scrap metal pick-up and removal.
For example: old refrigerators, microwaves, bed frames, metal pipes, light iron, etc.
Please call (508) 451-5816.
Thanks,
- AS
5/16 3:38pm
JT(72) - Really? Was that necessary? It's always disappointing to see how
"big" people can be behind initials...
- RG
5/16 3:37pm
WC - My Goodness, PLEASE! Of course there's a difference with each of
those sports/hobbies. My point was only that people are as different as
their activities and passions. The "killing", as you put it is of no
enjoyment to the hunter; at least to me or any hunter that I know. It is
no more and no less just part of the legitimate taking of game; of
pursuing a love of a sport. You may as well say that people who eat
lobster do so only for the sole purpose of plunging it (while still
alive) into boiling water. Please, give me a break and keep the "Hollier
than tho" comments out of what WAS a thoughtful and I hope meaningful
debate about hunting in the town of Norfolk.
- MT
5/16 3:36pm
LeisurelyLife, enough with the shameless promotions. Posting an event or
plugging your company periodically is acceptable, but you are sounding
desperate. This last plug was over the top. Taking a complaint about a
barking dog early in the morning and turning it into an opportunity for
your company, come on.
- KJ
5/16 3:33pm
WC - as MT pointed out, trying to explain to you why people hunt
is a very difficult task as you are obviously (from your comments)
not a hunter. However, I do ask this, how do you think our society
survived? If it was not for hunting, we would not be here as that
is how our ancestors survived. Also, I happen to know many hunters
who feed their families with all wild game, they do not purchase
even a pinch of meat from the supermarket because of the chemicals
used in the production of meat for today's supermarkets. Also, there
is no person who has more of a respect for nature than a hunter,
and until you hunt, you would not be able to understand that, however
rest assured that those who care the most about the natural
environment, are hunters.
BB:
Most towns allow hunting on town owned land so long as it follows the
MGL (ex. 500ft from dwelling, 150ft from public roadway, etc). If you
visit the mass wildlife website, they provide a map of local hunting
areas.
- MB
5/14 3:59pm
For Sale: eight piece patio set. Six mesh/fabric chairs, 5' round
tempered glass table, large umbrella, blue/white. Very good condition
and well cared for. Best offer. Please call 617-513-8690.
- JK
[Update 5/17 9:19pm: oops, had a typo in the signature - Wm.]
5/14 3:58pm
I have a few questions regarding the hunting discussions. The new bylaw
concerns hunting on private land, however the wording used in the minutes
makes it sound like public hunting land exists in Norfolk. Is that true?
Also - to the person concerned about liability...
Any landowner permitting use of his or her property for recreation without
charging a fee is not liable for injuries to recreational users of the
property except in cases of willful, wanton or reckless conduct by the
owner. (MGL Ch. 21 pp. 17C)
- BB
5/14 3:57pm
Hi,
Can anyone recommend someone who is reasonably priced to spread about
12 yards of woodchips and 6-7 yards mulch.
Thanks,
- RG
5/14 3:56pm
SF, I am so sorry that you were woken at such an early hour of the morning
with a dog barking, that is annoying. As a dog owner myself, perhaps your
neighbors should consider hiring Leisurely Life in Norfolk to walk their dog
for them. Check it out at
www.leashrlylife.com
- CW
5/14 3:55pm
Note to Family Florist. If your business didn't look closed (overrun
with debris and junk) perhaps people wouldn't think it was closed
forever.
- JT (72)
5/14 3:54pm
The Federated Church of Norfolk will hold a Pancake breakfast on June 2
from 8:00 - 10:00 AM in the fellowship hall of the church. In addition to
our famous homemade pancakes, ham, sausage and cinnamon rolls, we will also
cook omelets or fresh eggs to order. Fresh homemade biscuits and sausage
gravy are also available. All you can eat for $7, with a Sr. citizen cost
of $5 and breakfast is free for children under age 10. We will not be
serving breakfast in July and August. Look for a return of our monthly
breakfast on Saturday, September 8 and the first Saturday of each month
thereafter. The Federated Church is located at the corner of Main Street
and Route 115 across from the Town Common. The church vestry and restrooms
are handicap accessible. For more information, contact the church office,
508-528-0262.
- LD
5/14 3:53pm
Watch this video in the link below about dangerous electrical circuit
breaker panels in homes by FPE. If you have one in your home you should
replace it.
[whdh.com video link]
If you need an estimate call Diamond Electric at 508-520-0025
- PD, Diamond Electric
5/14 3:52pm
SF: You should call the police about a racket like that before 6:30 AM.
(Plus it's cruel for the dog to be left outside, not to mention dangerous
with all these coyotes around.)
- AB-G
5/14 3:51pm
MT: There is a vast difference between hunting and skydiving, driving fast
cars and dirt bikes as well as all the other "hobbies." When a person
hunts, they carry a weapon with the sole intention of using it to take a
creature's life.
- WC
5/13 12:47pm
To the person who lives in the Old Mill/Barrel Place area who left their
dog outside howling and barking this morning from about 6:30 am on, I
can't tell you how annoying it is to wake up to that sound. And it woke
up both of my small children. On a Saturday morning. Thanks so much.
- SF
5/13 12:46pm
Looking to have lots of slides made into a CD. Willing to pay. Do I need
to send them away? Thanks.
- JHR
5/13 12:41pm
Can anyone recommend a good floor tile contractor? Thanks
- RG
5/13 12:40pm
CS. Yes you can hunt on your own property. However the same laws apply
with to you with regard to distances from occupied dwellings and paved
roadways, etc. Yes you can give anyone one permission to hunt on your
property provided they are licensed and follow the laws governing
hunting.
AR. Only a fool would try to explain to nonhunters the reasons why we
hunt. It would be like trying to justify why one fishes; or why one
enjoys skydiving or driving fast cars, and so on. I can tell you that no
one, at least I would hope no one, kills deer for the sole purpose of
preventing lime disease. There is a plethera of information out there
about the need to manage wildlife (all wildlife) for the betterment of
people and for the animals themselves. I've noticed a lot of older posts
about people's concerns for the increases and/or the threats associated
with increases in the coyote population around Norfolk... Duuuuuuhhhh.
Hunting, like any other sport or pastime, carries different emotions
and meaning for the individual who enjoys them and to explain to others
why we feel an inherent passion for doing anything that we do is
difficult and impossible to make it sound convincing. I hate seeing
dirtbikers flying through woods at breakneck speeds. However, this is
something they enjoy doing; does not harm anyone, provided they are not
intruding on other's rights. This is no different than people wanting to
ban something they don't have an interest in nor understand why others
do. If a hunter, or any other unwanted treaspasser is on you property,
don't follow them through the woods possibly putting yourself in harm's
way. Call the police and let them handle things appropriately
- MT
5/13 12:10pm
Hi -
Just a reminder that Family Florist is NOT closed forever... we
currently have adopted an open-around-the-holidays policy. Similar to
Tr****** Tr** on Rt 1 over in Plainville.
We will have colorful fresh flowers and arrangements for Moms,
Grandmoms, Aunties and any other special women in your life this
Mother's Day weekend! Cash and carry, only. No credit/debit cards.
Also, we are available to create floral designs for any special
occasions such as birthdays, bridal/baby showers, weddings, etc. We'll
meet or beat any other florist's pricing!
Family Gardens Florist,
82 North St. Rt. 115,
508 528-2254
- Rachel Bremilst, Family Florist
5/13 12:08pm
Happy Mothers Day!
5/11 11:50pm
Happy 21st Birthday, Jason. I got the best Mother's Day gift ever on my
first, the day you were born. Love, Mom.
- CR
5/11 11:49pm
As someone totally unfamiliar with Norfolk hunting laws, I have two
questions:
1. Is it true that a homeowner is not allowed to demand that hunters
vacate their property unless proper signage is in place?
2. Is it acceptable to hunt on one's own property? What is required
to allow other's to hunt on your property?
Thank you in advance,
- CS
5/11 11:48pm
Does anyone know what happened to the Golden Ginger Restaurant-the one on
115 across from Forekicks? It's totally closed, emptied out and there's no
answer on the phone. Have they relocated and if so, does anyone know where
they've gone to? We just got take-out from them last week and they were
totally up and running and now it's gone-we really liked their food and so
did most people I know! Thanks for any info!
- CM
5/11 11:47pm
Seems wrong to kill animals just because they harbor diseases that
can spread to humans. Then why not raccoon season to control rabies?
Reminds me of a documentary I saw, Canadian ranchers were going to
slaughter a herd of buffalo because they could spread a cough to
their livestock.
I'm actually not opposed to deer hunting; kill and be killed is the way
of the world. I'm an omnivore and harbor no illusions about where my
food comes from. It's no worse to harvest deer from nature than to
fish (and is much less harmful than commercial factory fishing that
has collapsed fish stocks and bankrupted local fishing fleets.)
But to argue that it's in the name of public health that we
should hunt deer is one spin too many for me.
- AR
5/11 11:44pm
Hi all,
Did everybody hear about energy deregulation in Massachusetts beginning as
of February 2012?? I have been a Norfolk resident since 1988, and my family
and I have always paid whatever price the giant electric companies choose
to charge us for their energy. Today, I am pleased to announce that all of
us Norfolk residents are no longer forced to pay the rate that NSTAR
predetermines for us. The deregulation of energy in our home state has
allowed competitive energy suppliers to enter a brand new market and charge
at a rate well below the energy giants. Yes, I admittedly am an energy
consultant looking for your business. The main reason I decided to enter
the energy supply business is because cheaper energy simply makes sense
(especially in today's economic conditions). So without any further
self-promotion, I implore you all to inquire further about your options
when it comes to energy.
Feel free to reach out to me at djpetronio@gmail.com. I will be posting my
business card on the community web page in the coming days. I hope to hear
from all of you residents & businesses soon... Thanks for reading!!!
- DP
5/11 11:42pm
DT: How right you are. I had lyme disease in 2006 and was treated for 6
months. I "acquired" my tick mowing the lawn. I know close to a dozen
other Norfolk residents that have had it as well. This April, I had 6
beavers legally trapped on the pond where I live. To see the type of
damage they can do, drive over the new bridge in Rockville (Millis) and
take the first left onto Myrtle St. On the left side, you'll see the
devastation the beavers can do in a short period of time.
- BR
5/11 11:28pm
Weather forecast for Norfolk Community Day 2012: It will be raining golf
balls at mid-afternoon!
How would you like a chance to win up to $1000 or $250 and support local
charities at the same time? Buy one of the Norfolk Lion's charity golf
balls for $10.00. This year up to 250 numbered golf balls will be sold and
two prizes will be awarded.
At 2:30 on Norfolk Community Day, all numbered balls will be placed in a
container and dropped 40 feet from the top of the Norfolk Fire Dept ladder
truck. The balls will fall onto a 100 foot circle painted on the grass with
a pin in the center. The ball closest to the pin wins $1000 and the second
closest ball wins $250. The remaining $1250 will be donated to Norfolk
charities to be named at a later date.
In the unlikely event of a tie, the winnings will be split. The Norfolk
Police Dept will monitor judging. You do not have to be present to win.
With only 250 balls sold, your odds of winning are fantastic, so hurry and
get yours. The Norfolk Lions will be selling golf balls at the Norfolk
Recycling/Transfer Station on Saturday, June 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
and at the Pond Street Complex on Sunday, June 3 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00
p.m. They will also be on sale at Community Day, if not already sold out.
You must be 18 or older to participate. Norfolk Lions and their families
are eligible to enter.
Norfolk Community Day 2012 will take place on Saturday, June 9, 11:30 a.m.
to 4 p.m., at the Holmes family property, 22 Myrtle St., Norfolk.
- PS
5/11 2:27pm
TW - you can just say "no hunting," however, how is anyone in the woods
going to know where your land starts if you don't have up signs marking
it? The purpose of the signs is so that where your land starts is
clearly marked and that way if a hunter doesn't listen to the sign, you
can contact the environmental police more easily because then the hunter
can't say "I didn't know I'd crossed onto their land."
- MB
5/11 2:24pm
For sale:
2000 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4 door sedan, one owner, great condition,
spent most of its life in Florida, mileage 45k, asking $5500.
Please call Scott, 508-282-0848.
- JA
5/11 2:12pm
LIST UPDATED 5/10 Please let me know as soon as possible if you're
interested in anything. I'm happy to email photos. Thanks for looking!
Contact:
marg@alange.net
2 really nice twin Calvin Klein comforters and twin duvet covers,
$40
hooked wool rug, 8 x 11, Pottery Barn, girl's room, green, blue,
off-white, has blue flowers around border, I can send a photo $150
Pottery Barn twin quilt, coordinates with rug, and sham, blue,
white, light green, butterflies, and twin bedskirt, white with
embroidered butterflies, $50
LG refrigerator, black, french door, bottom freezer pulls/tilts
out, $500 (Available 6/13)
GE black microwave, $30 (Available 6/13)
4 floor cushions, good for family/playroom, smaller pet, muted
teal/brown, tan, $20, (new condition)
brown, leather, roll arm couch, down filled cushions, $200
11 pieces of primed Nantucket Beadboard, 4' x 19'' by 1/2 ``, make
an offer, it's the sturdy kind
Viking Rose Embroidery Sewing Machine, includes machine, case, feet,
reader-writer card unit, books, everything I have for it, $475
Assortment paints, tung oil, varnish, stains, new cans spray paint
(red, black) take it all/pick & choose, cheap!
Pretreated Wood flooring: leftover from installation. White Water
Hickory, beautiful! Entire box available, $50
Karaokee Machine w/microphone and 2 sing-a-long CD's, $25
4' Primitive (artificial) Christmas Tree (With Heart & Hand) w/lights,
$40
3' Feather tree (artificial), $10
Antique Chandelier, circa 1900, handpainted floral shade, needs
rewiring $250
6' green metal fence posts, I have 10-15, $1 a piece
- ML
5/11 2:09pm
Start Mother's Day Weekend Off Right! Join us as we welcome Valerie
Lombardo home. As many of you know, Val suffered an aneurysm in
November, and has fought and conquered many challenges on the road
to rehab. How wonderful that Val is home with her boys, Nicco and
Cory, and just in time for Mother's Day.
Please join us as we welcome
Val home at the Val Lombardo Fundraiser, this Saturday night, May
11, from 7-11 p.m. at the American Legion in Wrentham. There will
be a cash bar, light fare and appetizers, DJ, dancing, and raffles.
Admission price is $20 per person/$35 per couple. All proceeds from
this event will go towards helping Val pay for life and future
medical expenses. If you are unable to attend but would like to
donate, you may do so by mailing a check, payable to "Friends of
Valerie Lombardo" to Soveriegn Bank in Norfolk, or mailing it to
Kate M., 125 Boardman Street, Norfolk, MA 02056. Thanks so much,
and Happy Mother's Day to all!
- KEM
5/11 1:58pm
I noticed that Golden Ginger on Pine Street is closed. To bad.
- PRB
5/11 1:53pm
I didn't think about this before, but considering article 25 has
been indefinitely postponed, I thought I'd share. Hunting seasons
are a way to combat wildlife population, and deer season is especially
important due to deer ticks and Lyme disease.
If you have never had
Lyme, or seen someone with it, I can assure you that it is not a
laughing matter. Last year my boyfriend's mother got Lyme from a
tick that was on her dog and at some point hopped onto her. She
didn't catch it in time and by the time she was diagnosed she had
already been out of work for a week and her joints were causing her
enormous pain. When it was all said and done, she ended up being
out of work for almost 3 weeks, and spent about 3-4 days in the
hospital. To this day, she never fully recovered from it, as is
common.
Lyme disease first attacks your weaker joints and then moves
on from there, and even after treatment, your joints never go back
to 100%, you will always feel that pain. In addition to the Lyme,
she also got Rocky Mountain spotted fever, another tick borne
illness. This one was even worse and she was hospitalized for about
a week or more, and again has never fully recovered. Although you
may be against hunting, it is an important "sport" to control
population and tick borne illnesses, making it harder to hunt or
outright preventing it, is not going to make lives easier. Ticks
will increase, car crashes due to wildlife will increase, the forests
will take a large hit due to an increase in animal needs, and playing
off an increase in animal needs will mean that many animals will
starve and die due to lack of food availability (which is a lot
more slow and painful than dying by a hunter). This is a spiraling
effect, with the cause being article 25. I advise those who are
considering allowing this article, to consider attempting to enforce
the already existing hunter regulations before enacting new ones.
The hunting laws already in place are more than sufficient and just
need to be enforced.
- MB
5/11 1:44pm
[request to Webmaster removed - Wm.]
5/11 1:38pm
Just a reminder that DARE to Dream Summer registration forms are due on
May 18th (Friday) Hope you will spend some time and check out the
website at
www.daretodreamsummer.com
which gives you a sampling of some
of the activities that take place throughout the week. We also would
like to welcome the communities of Walpole and North Attleboro in the
summer of 2012! Please help us spread the word to these communities!
Our informational video will give you some of he necessary info that you
should know as we quickly approach the our summer programs! Please copy
and paste this link in your browser to view the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=aibFi82U_NU
[or just click the link, I almost always make links active - Wm.]
We look forward to seeing you all this summer!
- Steve Plympton,
DARE to Dream
5/11 1:36pm
MB - Existing laws AREN'T enforced to the fullest, mainly due to lack of
funding for Environmental Officers. I will say that have
enthusiastically hunted for more than 5 decades and have been a firearms
owner for almost that length of time. It has been my experience that
those who compose hunting and/or firearm regulations do not solicit
input from hunters, gun enthusiasts, sportsmens clubs and environmental
enforcement, and do not participate in either sports afield and/or
shooting sports. Their attempts only muddies the waters and make matters
worse, usually the sportsman taking the hit.
As I am sure everyone has
seen time and again, failed attempts by federal, state and local
officials: you can NOT legislate common sense, no matter how cleverly
worded a law/bylaw is. I've heard the story, again and again, about the
individual confronting a Vermont hunter and following him back to his
car. Let me see if I have this right: walking through the woods; during
deer season; knows there are hunters in those woods; and no flourescent
orange on (a minimum of 500 sq.in. is required).
Like I said, you can't
legislate common sense. I sincerely hope that prior to the next round of
this bylaw, that the stakeholders from BOTH sides of this issue are
solicited for input and a sensible compromise can be reached.
- MT
5/11 1:35pm
Why hunt at all? I will never understand why some people find joy in
stalking an innocent animal to end its life.
- WC
5/11 1:33pm
In reference to hunting on privately owned land, I have these thoughts.
I am hoping a Massachusetts insurance expert or attorney might like to
comment but I certainly would be concerned about legal liability for the
land/home owner in the event of an accident... or worse. I wonder how
many "no tresspassing" or "private property no hunting" signs are needed
to protect a land owner from possibile liability...every 50
feet?... every 100 feet? Does posting the property even PROTECT the
homeowner? Even if homeowner's insurance does protect the property owner,
should an "Extended Liability" (Umbrella) Policy be obtained from
everyone on whos land hunting takes place, invited or otherwise?
Finally, does a land owner want the hassle of a liability suit or the
added expense of an Extended Liability Policy? (which I believe EVERY
property owner should have!)
A hypothetical scenario... a hunter is on private land (whether posted or
not), trips on stored lawn equipment, a log, a rut... breaks a leg and
incurs other injuries making it impossible for him to return to work for
a period of time... or perhaps causing a worse injury. Can the injured
hunter claim negligance and file a suit against the land owner?
Below is a section I found online (citation at end) that explains a bit
about liability by private land owners. It does make one think.
Background
Premises liability involves the responsibility of property owners to
maintain safe conditions for people coming on or about the property.
Homeowners can be and often are held liable for injuries which occur on
their property. If a person slips, trips, or falls as a result of a
dangerous or hazardous condition, the property owner may be fully
responsible. Property owners are generally held accountable for falls as
a result of water, ice, or snow, as well as abrupt changes in flooring,
poor lighting, or a hidden hazard, such as a gap or hard to see hole in
the ground. Several categories of persons to whom a property owner may
be liable exist, and the duties of protection owed to each group are
specific.
Homeowner Liability
Invitees
Where a homeowner, by express or implied invitation, induces or leads
others to come upon the premises for any lawful purpose, a duty to
exercise ordinary care arises to keep the premises safe. The invitation
may be express, implied from known and customary use of portions of the
premises, or inferred from conduct actually known to the homeowner.
Workers or contractors are typically considered invitees.
Licensees
A licensee is a person who has no contractual relation with the owner of
the premises but is permitted, expressly or implicitly, to go on the
premises. A social guest at a residence is normally considered a
licensee. The homeowner is liable to a licensee only for willful or
wanton injury. It is usually willful or wanton not to exercise ordinary
care to prevent injuring a licensee who is actually known to be, or is
reasonably expected to be, within the range of a dangerous act or
condition.
Trespassers
Surprising to many homeowners is the fact that a duty is also owed to
those without permission to be on the premises. A trespasser is a person
who enters the premises of another without express or implied permission
of the owner, for the trespasser's own benefit or amusement. The duty of
the owner to a trespasser is not to prepare pitfalls or traps for the
trespasser nor to injure the trespasser purposely. Once the owner is
aware of the trespasser's presence or can reasonably anticipate such
presence from the circumstances, (EVIDENCE of skateboarders in an
unfinished swimming pool would fall into this category) then the owner
has a duty to exercise ordinary care to avoid injuring the trespasser.
Insurance Coverage
Homeowner's Insurance policies cover this form of legal liability in the
event that anyone suffers an injury while on the insured property.
Certain actions of the policyholder, which occur away from the insured
property, may also be covered. Even if a house is under construction and
has no contents to be protected, the homeowner should obtain liability
insurance to protect against claims of workers and even trespassers.
When a homeowner purchases liability insurance, part of the insurance
company's obligation is to provide a defense in the event of a lawsuit.
Even though the insurance company selects the lawyer and must approve
the payment of all legal fees and other expenses of the lawsuit, the
lawyer represents the policyholder. Under most types of liability
insurance, the insurance company has the contractual right to settle or
defend the case as it sees fit. The homeowner has an opportunity to
express opinion, but the company typically has no obligation to obtain
the policyholder's consent or approval.
A suit against a homeowner may involve several different claims, some of
which may be covered by the liability insurance policy and some of which
may not be covered. The insurance company is obligated to provide a
defense for any claim, which could be covered, but the company may not
be obligated to pay the damages for certain types of claims. Since
liability policies typically do not provide coverage for intentional
acts, there may be a question as to whether the policyholder acted
intentionally. Negligent or accidental acts are generally covered,
however, papers filed in court might ALLEGE both negligent and
intentional actions. In such a situation, the insurance company may send
the homeowner a Reservation of Rights letter, a notice that the company
is paying for the defense for the claim but is not agreeing that it is
required to pay for any and all losses under the terms of the policy.
Limitations and exclusions can alter the provisions of coverage in a
policy. A limitation is an exception to the general scope of coverage,
applicable only under certain circumstances or for a specified period of
time. An exclusion is a broader exception which often rules out coverage
for such cases as intentional acts, when the policy covers damages due
to negligent acts.
Insurance companies and policyholders have contractual obligations which
must be satisfied to ensure resolution of claims. Insurance policies
list specific things a policyholder must do in order to perfect a claim
once a loss has taken place. These duties are known as contract
conditions. Policies typically require an insured to give prompt notice
of any loss or the time and place of an accident or injury. Liability
claims require the policyholder to give the insurance company copies of
any notices or legal papers received.
The insurance company may ultimately refuse to pay part or all of a
claim. The insurance company may take the position that the loss is not
covered by the policy, perhaps because it was the result of some
intentional act. Or the insurance company may allege that the
policyholder took some type of action that rendered the policy void.
Because insurance policies are contracts and open to interpretation by
the courts, policyholders may be able to use the legal system to reverse
such decisions. If an insured homeowner opts to consult an attorney to
pursue such remedies, the chosen attorney ought to be one other than the
one hired by the insurance company to represent the homeowner....
[source: enotes.com]
- AG
5/11 10:55am
Norfolk-based Happy Feat Fundraiser recently helped raise over $4000 for
the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Held on Friday, April 27th at the Italian American Club in Walpole, the
event featured music, food, drawings,
and a silent auction. Funds raised were donated towards brain cancer
research in memory of Ryan Harvey
of Medway. Nearly 100 women attended the annual Ladies Night Out event.
Happy Feat, founded by Norfolk
resident Eileen Stetter, raises money for various charities. For more
information, visit us on Facebook.
- GA
5/11 10:54am
MN - My point is, why can't I just say you can't hunt on my land?
Why is it my responsibility to ensure the posted "No Hunting" signs
remain intact every 50 ft. on the perimeter of my property (which
is a losing battle)? I should have the right to just say no hunting
on my property without my written approval. A hunter should not
have more freedoms on my land then I do.
- TW
5/11 10:52am
Norfolk residents please be careful what you wish for. Years ago
Massachusetts banned the trapping of beaver and the population exploded.
Just ask my brother-in-law about his yard flooding out because beavers
are building dams on the very small stream bordering his property.
If you vote to ban hunting in Norfolk, the population of deer will
more than likely rise. Now think of the money you spend on your
beautiful gardens throughout Norfolk. Some of those gardens already get
eaten by deer. Bigger population, more will get eaten. Not to mention
the rise in deer ticks, which would create more of a health problem. Not
worried about lyme disease? You can ask my sister about that. I do not
believe any responsible hunter is going around Norfolk ripping down
posted signs. If someone is doing that, take their picture or get their
license plate. Responsible hunters don't want those guys out there
anyway. Don't let a story about one bad apple spoil your basket.
I am not a hunter, by the way, but I do know many people who do hunt
and they do it responsibly. I also believe hunting is a necessary and
effective way to control wildlife populations in rural communities.
- DT
5/11 10:47am
We found a ring at Pond's Street [Monday] by the playground.
Describe the ring and email me your phone number and/or email address
[Get in touch through box375@norfolknet.com - Wm.]
- LC
5/9 12:24am
Town meeting: first of all glad it was quick enough to be ONE rainy night.
Secondly I think our new moderator keeps it moving & with levity. That's
nice. I am proud of us all that it was so well attended - arriving 15mins
late I parked in left field. Nice to see more people speak passionately,
even when in a clear minority.
I believe hunters and property owners need to meet halfway on permitting
and fines and its good to have that chance to word that legally proper, the
first time it becomes bylaw. I believe bow and arrow and trapping is far,
far less than shotgun and should be separated from guns, as to distances
and allowances. I don't own a gun but I do like Turkey-jerky!
I heard what some folks suggested as a lack of enforcement of current
'posted' laws? I don't know if that goes on but that seems silly. Just take
a picture of someone and they tend to leave. Also take a picture of their
vehicle: a 300-400lb dead animal doesn't carry itself to a home and hunters
are required by Ma state law to publicly display their catch on vehicle
while driving to check stations. Hunters get a bad rap but generally are
informed and love nature and at the very least spend a deal of money and
time on their sport, jumping through legal hoops. Thank you for your time.
- MN
5/8 11:59pm
Does anyone have any recommendations for a local stable that offers riding lessons for adults?
- JV
5/8 11:53pm
Town of Norfolk - Alert! Go To Your Town Meeting Tonight!
It has come to our attention that your town is recommending voting to
greatly infringe upon your hunting freedoms in the town of Norfolk.
Article 25 on the towns warrant: "To see if the Town will add a new
Section 39 to Article X of the General Bylaws, entitled "Hunting" Will
force landowners to obtain from their Chief of Police an annual license
granting permission to hunt. To make matters worse, the Chief will be
able to deny hunting licenses based on "his discretion". We all know
how that has worked out in terms of licensing!
ARTICLE 25
Submitted by the Board of Selectmen
To see if the Town will add a new Section 39 to Article X of the General
Bylaws, entitled "Hunting," as follows:
No person shall hunt, whether by rifle, shotgun, bow or cross-bow in the
Town of Norfolk, except that, for hunting on private property, a hunter
may apply for and receive a license on an annual basis from the Norfolk
Chief of Police, or his designee. Applications for such licenses shall
be on an approved form and must be signed by the owner of the property,
authorizing such activities. The Chief of Police may deny such licenses
in his sole discretion, if he determines that said hunting activities
may pose a potential risk to public safety; or the Chief may impose such
conditions on an approved license as he may deem necessary to protect
public safety. In no circumstance may any licensee hunt within 500 feet
of a residential structure, recreational facility, school property or
such other property as the Chief of Police may determine. Violations of
this bylaw shall be punishable by a fine of $300.00 per violation. As an
alternative to criminal prosecution or civil action, the Town may elect
to enforce this bylaw by non- criminal disposition procedure pursuant to
G.L. c 40, §21D and Article XIV of these bylaws, in which case the
Chief of Police OF any Norfolk Police Officer shall be the enforcing
officer. Each day or part thereof that such violation occurs or
continues shall constitute a separate offense.
And further to amend Appendix A of the General Bylaws to include the
penalty and enforcing officer for a violation of this bylaw; or take any
other action relative thereto.
GOAL is urging all residents of Norfolk to attend tonight's meeting,
VOTE NO on Article 25!
The meeting will be at:7:00 P.M. King Philip Middle School 18 King Street
Norfolk, MA 02056
Questions for the meeting:
1. How will this effect the deer population?
2. With an increase in deer, how many deer will starve though the winter?
3. How many cases of Lyme disease occurred in the past 5 years?
4. With more deer, what should residents expect for an increase in tick population and exposures to Lyme disease?
[Gun Owners' Action League page]
- PP
5/8 11:44pm
Please be advised that the Norfolk County Mosquito Control District
will begin the 2012 early morning ULV aerosol applications on or
about May 29, weather permitting. This program will be a continuation
of the procedure, which has been used in past years: May 29, through
September 28, 2012 - Adulticide aerosol (ULV) applications. (2:00
AM to 6:00 AM (sunrise), Monday through Friday)
If any resident
wishes to know when the spray program may be conducted in their
area, they should go to the Districts website at
norfolkcountymosquito.org,
or contact their local Board
of Health. If an individual would like to see a map and/or street
listing of the areas to be treated, they should click on the following
link, and then enter their address Current early morning aerosol
application schedule and maps
norfolkcountymosquito.org/ULV_Schedule.html.
Please note
that the ULV map and/or street listings will be posted on or about
3:30 p.m. the day before the scheduled application day. Residents
may also contact the following number 617-582-6216 after 3:30 P.M.
the day before the scheduled treatment to receive information
detailing the streets/areas to be treated in the town.
The purpose
of the adulticide application is to control nuisance and/or virus
carrying adult mosquitoes. The control product being used is DUET
(EPA Reg.# 1021-1795-8329) applied in ultra-low volume (ULV) sprayers
at a rate of approximately one half ounce per acre of finished
spray.
Process to Exclude Property From Public Area Wide Pesticide
Applications: State Regulation 333 CMR:13:03 provides a method for
homeowners to exclude their property from public area-wide pesticide
applications. For more information, please click on the following
links:
mass.gov/agr/legal/regs/333_CMR_13.00.pdf
or
norfolkcountymosquito.org/ULV_Exclusion.html
- BF, Board of Health
5/8 11:38pm
TW - Making it so that you need to obtain written permission is
fine if the hunters are not listening to you; however, you do need
permission to hunt on someone else's land. Chapter 131 section 36
of the MGL reads - "Section 36. A person shall not fish, hunt or
trap on private land without permission of the owner or tenant
thereof, after such owner or tenant has conspicuously posted thereon
notices which bear the name of such owner or tenant and which state
that fishing, hunting or trapping on such land, as the case may be,
is prohibited."
However to make it that you must obtain an additional
license to the one a hunter must already obtain, is a little like
beating the dead horse. It is possible that the person from VT was
unaware of the difference in hunting laws in MA. However, the
purpose of article 25 would be to make it more difficult to hunt,
which should just be outright said rather than worded around.
Also, I think you may be wrong about hunting in Medfield and Wrentham.
The reason I think that is because Medfield containts the Medfield
Sportsman's club - and the only thing I could find in their bylaws
regarding firearms use was referring to MGL laws regarding firearms
use. Also, I know that a hunter can obtain a hunting license at
the Wrentham Town Clerks office. If you are having really big
problems with hunters not following the MGL already in place regarding
hunting on private property I suggest you contact the environmental
police.
- MB
5/8 11:36pm
Regarding hunting bylaw from Conservation Commission minutes March
28, 2012: Mr. Weddleton reported that he had a meeting with Jack
Hathaway, Rob Garrity and the Police Chief regarding a proposed
hunting bylaw. He noted that he advocated for the bylaw to include
written permission by the landowner to be filed with the Police
Department. The property owner would have to submit the letter in
person to the Police Department to help prevent forgery. The
landowner could also limit hunting to only one specific hunter.
The letter would have to be updated annually. Mr. Weddleton noted
that all in attendance favored the bylaw. All hunters would have
to check in with the Police Department and present proof of identity
(name address and phone number) and state where they are proposing
to hunt. The hunters will be told if they are near property where
hunting is prohibited. The hunting bylaw will be sponsored by the
Board of Selectmen.
- BR
5/8 11:34pm
I am looking for a playpen... suitable for containing pets or young
children (we would use it as a play yard for small rabbits). I'm picturing
a set of gates hinged together that form a ring, which you can then fold up
and store when not in use. If anyone has one that they are interested in
casting off or selling, please let me know. e-mail:
stephangelone@aim.com
- SA
5/8 11:27pm
Woodside Montessori Academy is hosting The Big Yard Sale event this
Saturday, May 12th from 9am to 12pm at their campus at 350 Village
Street in Millis. The Event will also feature kids' games and
professional face painting, $1 raffle items, silent auction and
bake sale. Student offered items include local honey, organic handmade
soaps and hand crafted items. The Yard Sale will include all gently
used children's clothes for $1 per item, 50 books, toys, strollers,
bikes, glassware, serving ware, small appliances and many more
quality items priced to sell. Raffle tickets can be purchased for
$1 or less. Take your chance to win items valued up to $250 including
restaurant gift cards, area attraction passes, Xbox games and a
signed Red Sox baseball. Silent auction items are valued up to
$500 and starting bids are up to 70% off retail value.Auction items
include an American Girl doll, Stampin' Up products and consult,
professional family photography and portrait, Tangerini's Farm
birthday party, multiple high value gift baskets and more. All items
have a ``Buy It Now!'' price below retail value so you can take it
home same day and still get a bargain! All proceeds from The Big
Yard Sale Event benefit the WMA Parent Guild and will be used to
enhance the school's outdoor classroom to include planting beds, a
musical playground and an outdoor clay oven. Five percent of proceeds
from the student offerings will go toward a charity of their choosing
and the remaining will go toward class activities such as bee
keeping, a flock of chickens and class trips. (Yes, you read that
right, bees and chickens!!) Thank you for supporting Woodside
Montessori. More information can be found at
www.woodsideacademy.com
or
by calling the campus at (508) 376-5320.
- SM
5/8 12:03am
Please come to Town Meeting that starts on Tuesday May 8th at 7
p.m. It will most likely continue on Wednesday May 9 at 7 p.m. Also
consider staying for the whole meeting. You may be specifically
interested in certain articles but be aware the order of the articles
might change anytime during the meeting. From the Norfolk Assessor's
A Brief Explanation of the Tax Rate Increase for Fiscal Year 2012
Since the residents are effectively responsible for any increase
or decrease in the total amount of spending, the residents effectively
determine the increase or decrease in the tax rate. The residents
choose what services they would like the town to provide and determine
whether or not they can afford those services. So in effect the
residents of Norfolk that participate in the Town Meeting process
actually set the tax rate.
- DLJ
5/8 12:02am
- PA
[Update: 5/11 1:48pm: fictionalized post by PA about being heroically saved by
a firefighter removed - Wm.]
5/8 12:01am
I am looking for someone to mow my lawn for the next two weeks (3/4 acre
lot). If you have a good recommendation I would greatly appreciate it as my
mower is in repair and I have not mowed the lawn yet this year! Thank
you.
- JG
5/7 11:59pm
MB - I have to disagree with your comments regarding hunting in
Norfolk. MGL allows verbal permission of the property owner to
hunt within 500 feet of a dwelling or within 150 of a roadway (which
is stated in your first attachment). If you are hunting on unposted
private property beyond the 500 foot (or 150 foot) buffer, no
permission is needed in Norfolk. Article 25 is attempting to give
landowners more control over their private property. Requiring
hunters to obtain written permission from the property owner and a
Town license does not seem unreasonable. Currently, Norfolk is one
of the towns with the most lenient hunting laws in the area.
Franklin, Walpole, Millis, Dover and Norwood each require written
permission from the land owner. Medfield and Wrentham do not allow
any hunting within the town.
I am the owner of a large piece of land in Norfolk. Each hunting
season we have an issue with hunters on our property. We have
posted the perimeter but the signs are taken down (or fall down)
and hunters discharge their firearms on my property against my will
(which is currently permitted). It seems inherently wrong for a
hunter to have more rights on my property than I do. I should not
have to be concerned about the safety of my children and pets on
my own land when I have not authorized any hunters. The fact that
I have posted the land has not helped me in the past. Two years
ago, I confronted a hunter accessing my land and he wanted to know
my name, address and phone number before he would leave my property.
I followed him back to his truck which had Vermont license plates.
Interesting to see people from out of state are coming to hunt in
my yard. It must be common knowledge Norfolk is the place to hunt
with minimal restrictions.
In my opinion, the passing of Article 25 is not intended to reduce
rights but to increase the rights of landowners to control hunting
on private property.
- TW
5/7 11:58pm
With regard to Article 25, I am failing to see the purpose of this
article and/or what the benefits are to the town and our residents. I
would suggest that the composer(s) of this article refrain from
attempting to be a jail-house lawyer by using wording that is overly
complicated, difficult to achieve and is impractical to apply. This
bylaw does not achieve anything that current state laws governing
hunting do not already achieve. I would further suggest that if the
ultimate goal here is to ban hunting in the Town altogether, then grow a
set and just say it, instead of overburdening the landowner, the hunter
and the Chief of Police charged with its enforcement.
- MT
5/7 11:57pm
Hello, my name is Erin, I am graduating college in May. I have lived in
Norfolk my whole life. I have over 9 years of experience in babysitting. I
am looking for some part-time babysitting for the summer. I am comfortable
with children of all ages. I enjoy indoor and outdoor activities. I have my
own transportation and a clean driving record and willing to drive children
to and from actives. Please feel free to contact me at with any questions
edonovan432@gmail.com.
- ED
5/7 11:53pm
"Cheaper by the Dozen" at the Orpheum Theatre Foxboro
Foxboro, MA - May 6, 2012 - Laughs are assured at the Bay Colony Productions
rendition of the timeless play "Cheaper by the Dozen," set to take the stage
at the Orpheum Theatre Foxboro.
Set during the 1920's this poignant family comedy about a New Jersey family
with 12 children and a dad who is an eccentric, world-renowned efficiency
expert is full of fun and pandemonium. One of the best-loved American
memoirs based on the book of the same name. The trials, tribulations and
sheer delight captured by two of the Gilbreth children is perfect theatre.
The story features a family struggling to deal with their father's decision
to bring his unorthodox ideas of industrial efficiency into home life.
Daughter Anne believes the chief decision behind her father's ways is to
make she and her sisters seem ridiculous to everyone at school. But, while
the results are terribly embarrassing for the daughters, they are extremely
effective for the sake of the family. Dad pushes ahead with better
organization for his large and delightful family, and while the situations
are often uproarious, there's a serious reason.
Find out what that reason is in performances Fridays at 7:30 p.m, May 11 &
18 and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m , May 12 & 19, and at 2 p.m. Sundays, May 13 &
20. Tickets can be purchased 24/7 with no service fees by calling (800)
838-3006 or visiting
www.brownpapertickets.com.
The cast of characters include Shelley Wood (Ashland, MA) as Mrs. Gilbreth,
Rachel Carney (Dedham, MA) as Mrs. Fitzgerald, Jake Davey (Foxboro, MA) as Joe
Scales, Owen Davey (Foxboro, MA) as Larry, Ryan McCormick (Foxboro, MA) as
Bill, Jackson Flaherty (Mansfield, MA) as Fred, Michelle Monti (Mansfield, MA)
as Miss Brill, Matthew Neary (Mansfield, MA) as Dan, Connor Upton (Milton, MA)
as Jackie, Nicole Cayer (Providence, RI) as Ernestine, Bill Roberts (Norfolk,
MA) as Dr. Burton, Abby Sitte (Norton, MA) as Anne, Ben Reingold (Sharon, MA)
as Frank, Ellie Zinno (Sharon, MA) as Lillian, Mari Giaimo (Sherbourne, MA) as
Martha and Chris DiOrio (Weymouth, MA) as Mr Gilbreth.
The play was based on the autobiographical book by siblings Frank and
Ernestine Gilbreth. Hollywood actor Steve Martin (Three Amigos, Father of
the Bride) starred in a 2003 movie of the same name and a 2005 sequel based
loosely on the book.
About the Orpheum Theatre Foxboro -
Built in 1926 as a silent movie house, the Orpheum Theatre Foxboro is now
Southern New England's landmark destination for renowned performing arts
productions and educational programs. Purchased by Bay Colony Productions in
2004, the Orpheum Theatre Foxboro is a recognized and respected source of
professional stage plays, musical theatre, dance, musical events, youth
theatre programs, charity events, and concerns, movies and family
entertainment. For more information, visit the Orpheum Theatre Foxboro's
website today at
www.orpheum.org
- BC, Orpheum Theatre
5/7 11:52pm
Lopes Construcion Inc. Norfolk.
Mason and landscaping.
Very good references.
774-291-1888
- LD, Lopes Construction
5/7 11:43pm
Want to lose weight and get into shape? Lots of exercise equipment for
sale - best offer... treadmill, exercise bike and more... Call
508-259-2034. In Norfolk.
- CAR
5/7 11:37pm
Last week I had posted items for sale as I am moving. There is an error
in the updated list. The two off white club chairs and ottoman ARE
available, $125 including an additional new seat cushion ($50 value).
* Also have a Mosquito Magnet w/tank and accessories, $50.
* AC window unit, u-haul it, it's yours!
* 4' artificial, primitive Christmas tree w/lights. This is from With
Heart & Hand. $40
Many other items still available, please refer to list
[NN page here]
Curb alert Truro Road: Large Franklin soccer goal net, just needs
to be re-assembled.
- ML
5/7 11:36pm
Looking for recommendations for a "Magician" to entertain kids at my
daughter's 7th b-day party! I don't want to spend a fortune but would like
someone good. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
- NMI
5/6 1:22pm
REMINDER: Town Meeting is this Tuesday at 7:00 pm at the KP Middle
School. For those who have never or rarely attended, this is where all
the decisions in town get made and your vote really matters! The
Downtown Development Committee will be unveiling their new plans for the
face of Norfolk Center. Make your opinion heard: come out and exercise
your Right To Vote! Daycare is provided by SACC from 6:45 - 9 pm for $5
so no excuses to at least come for the first 2 hours!
Thank you,
- Shawn Dooley, Town Clerk
5/6 1:20pm
Hi,
My name is Stacy and I live in Plainville. My son was playing in a
soccer game at Freeman Centennial school this afternoon [Sat 5/5]
and we lost his gold necklace. It is a plain gold chain (not too
thick) with a gold cross on it. If anyone has found this I would
truly appreciate you letting me know. It really means a lot to my
son and we are heartbroken to have lost it.
Thank you.
Stacy B.
- Wm.
5/6 1:17pm
Just a reminder that the Annual Town Meeting begins at 7:00 P.M. on
Tuesday, May 8th at the King Phillip Middle School. For those voters
with potential child care issues, SACC will once again provide child
care for school aged children. SACC drop off begins at 6:45. I look
forward to seeing everyone at Town Meeting! Best,
- CiCi Van Tine, Moderator
5/6 1:14pm
Yard Sale at 10 Lantern Lane cancelled. Items still available for sale:
Scott's push fertilizer buggy -- $5
Electric Hedge Trimmer $10
Kid's picnic table - $5
White glider with ottoman - $10 (could use new cushions)
L.L. Bean Tricycle (pink) - $25
Specialized Kid's Bike (blue) - $50
Queen size metal bed frame - $15
Pictures available.
kcejake@gmail.com
- KE
5/6 1:12pm
Hello, everyone.
I don't know if this is of interest, but it might be worth while to
check your mortgage documents if written after March 16, 2011. We just
paid ours off way ahead of time mainly because I HATE debt and also, 1
clause in the document made me very uncomfortable. In brief, and
paraphrased, it stated that the signing of the mortgage document
required that the home owner forfeit his/her rights to their homestead
exemption. I don't know how common this is in banking circles, but after
considerable debate with the lender, at the time of signing and for
weeks after, I contacted the appropriate tax office in Dedham and found
out this was an illegal clause in a mortgage originating in
Massachusetts. Writing and phoning the bank were not helpful in
obtaining a written release from the clause and I finally asked my
attorney as to the legality of the statement in my loan documents. It IS
illegal. The clause from my now "ex" lender reads as follows: "The
mortagor waives all rights of homestead exemption in the Property and
all rights of curtesy and dower in the Property".
Well, I questioned this clause at the time of signing, and the bank
official advised that "the bank "rarely enforces that". I wasn't happy
with a verbal promise, so I went to the trouble of doing the research.
If in your mortgage document you are required to waive your homestead
exemption, even though your bank might say that they do not enforce the
clause, it is ILLEGAL in a mortgage document written after March 16,
2011. I don't know if I am allowed to disclose the name of the lending
institution here, but if you have a similar clause and a relatively new
mortgage or refinance, it might be worth investigating, just for peace
of mind if nothing else.
- AG
5/6 1:01pm
What is a firefighter worth?
There has been so much talk recently about things like containing
costs, lowering taxes, and those who work in public safety being
overpaid - particularly firefighters - that it could make your head
spin. We've all done the "simple math," crunched the numbers, and
it all seems to boil down to a simple question. What are firefighters
worth?
I guess that depends. We live in a country that seems to have
forgotten what our priorities are. A man can be a skilled athlete
who happens to throw and catch a football well, and make millions
and millions of dollars to do so. And we as a society are not only
OK with that, but we gather in front of our televisions and cheer
that man on. Meanwhile, a firefighter kisses his children goodbye
before every shift knowing the harsh reality that it very well could
be the last time he will see them, and he is fighting tooth and
nail for decent health coverage and substantial pay to support those
children.
He is the man that you call when your elderly father has a stroke.
He is the person that will extract your 16-year-old son from a
mangled vehicle on the highway in the middle of the night. He is
the person that will be there in a heartbeat when your newborn
infant stops breathing. He is the person who is exposed to countless
dangerous scenarios and has seen horrific things during his career
that would psychologically haunt most of us for the rest of our
lives. We trust him to save our homes and belongings in the event
of a disastrous fire, and we trust him to keep us breathing and our
hearts beating when we face our most critical moments. What is he
worth to you?
He sometimes will go days without sleep, and make life altering
decisions on every call he shows up to. He has missed family meals,
bedtime stories, Christmas mornings, school plays, anniversaries,
Thanksgiving dinners, and his own children's birthdays. We all know
that life is so very short, and firefighters sacrifice precious
time with the most important people in their lives to save the lives
of the most important people in yours. And now they have to defend
and protect their pensions, well deserved health benefits, and their
paychecks. It has been proposed by some that they lose many of their
benefits, and work extra shifts that they will not be compensated
for.
There seems to be a serious misconception that firefighters are in
it for the monetary gain, and more and more often have been portrayed
in a negative light for actually expecting to be compensated for
the sacrifices that they make to do their job. For an individual
that has chosen this selfless career, it begs the question: Is it
worth it?
Most of us are willing to pay a little extra for something if it
is important to us, whether it be the shoes we wear, the doctor we
choose to treat us, or even the cup of coffee we drink. It is
something that we value, therefore it is worth the cost. Most would
agree that our safety and protection is of immeasurable value. Those
of us that are skilled in math may look at the numbers and think
that stripping those who serve our public of their way to earn a
decent living is an answer to a financial equation. But firefighters
and their families are not numbers on a piece of paper. They are
human beings that are doing their jobs every day to the best of
their ability, and possibly sacrificing their own lives for the
life of a stranger. Not many of us in our right mind would do that
for free, and no one should have to.
So before making our minds up that firefighters are the financial
problem, sit down with a local firefighter and ask him about his
job. Ask him about his wife and his sons or daughters, what kind
of house he lives in, and what type of car he drives. And then ask
yourself, if you were to take on such a career, what would you
expect in return?
Tina Clarke
Proud wife of a Cumberland firefighter
- DB, NFD
5/6 12:56pm
BR
- Just an FYI regarding hunting laws already established in the
Commonwealth. Many of the rules discussent in Article 25 are
already existing hunting laws. However, the difference being
that in the state of MA you can hunt on town/state property so long
as it falls within the proper distance from dwellings, public roads,
and highways. If Article 25 is passed in Norfolk, you will
not longer be allowed to do that. Also, as of now you only
need to obtain verbal confirmation from land owner to hunt the
property. Under Article 25 you would need to obtain written
permission as well as an additional license to hunt (all hunters
must obtain a state issued hunting license each year and can only
recieve a license after taking and completing the hunter safety
course). Below are two links that will take you to a summerized
version of MGL regarding hunting, as well as the dept. of wildlifes
website. Really, in my opinion, Article 25 is just a way to
make it harder to hunt and seems unnecessary considering the majority
of wording in article 25 is already contained in MGL.
http://www.eregulations.com/massachusetts/huntingandfishing/hunting-prohibitions/
http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/index.htm
- MB
5/6 12:53pm
Hi Norfolk, wanted to mention this one more time before I add to
Craigslist. Thanks for reading.
I am selling a Symphony Dimplex Electric fireplace from Jordan's.
It has oak wood with a light finish. I am asking $600. This is NOT
what you buy in the home centers or Walmart. Attached is a photo.
If you'd like to see it in person, we can make arrangements. You
can email me at
bp4402@hotmail.com
and
please put "fireplace" in the subject heading. Thank you for reading.
- BP
5/6 12:50pm
The King Philip Music Program will be holding their annual Spring Pops
Concert on Saturday, May 19 in the KPHS Field House at 7pm (doors open at
6pm). The theme for this concert is "Take Me Out to the Ballgame--an
American Classic" in recognition of the Fenway Park's 100th Anniversary.
Dinner entrees and desserts will be available for purchase at between $2
and $5. Menu items will include all American fare--fried chicken,
chowder, hot dogs, apple pie, etc. Admission is $10 for adults and $5
for students/seniors. Come enjoy a great evening out with great food and
beautiful music performed by the symphony, jazz and concert bands and
chorus. Raffles will include Red Sox tickets, etc.
- SM, KPMA
5/6 12:49pm
Come listen to some great percussion music on Wednesday, May 9 in the
KPHS wooden gym at 7pm. Students will perform various pieces on
marimbas, drum sets, etc. In addition, the World Percussion group will
be performing African and Cuban numbers under the direction of Mr. Ryan
Loud. Lastly, the indoor percussion group will perform their show. The
group is just back from their world competition in Dayton, OH where they
placed sixth with a fabulous performance called the "Code". The music is
energetic and the performance is fun to watch. Admission is free.
- SM, KPMA
5/6 12:48pm
If you would like to discuss article 25 "no hunting allowed in the town"
(to be voted May 8), please contact me through the website.
[Use
box374@norfolknet.com - Wm.]
- MN
5/2 4:20pm
5th & 6th Grade Dances at the Y!
Friday, May 4th,
7:30-9:30pm. $5 admission.
At the Franklin Branch of the Hockomock Area YMCA,
45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin, MA 02038
Bring your friends!
For more info, call the Y at (508) 528-8708.
- CW
5/2 4:17pm
Still looking for something to do this weekend? How about having
some fun while helping a good cause? Join us Friday, May 4th at
Showcase Live in Patriots Place, Foxboro for "Another Tequila
Sunrise" an Eagles Tribute Band to support South Norfolk Couty ARC
Family Autism Center and Family Support. Tickets are only $25! There
will also be raffles. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the show starts
at 7:30 p.m. If you would like to purchase tickets, please contact
Michele Kehling at 781-762-4001 x395 or at
mkehling@sncarc.org. To
check out the band, visit
www.eaglestributeband.com
- MZ
5/2 4:11pm
5th Annual Family Skate Night -
Bake Sale and Raffle Too!
To benefit Dana Farber/The Jimmy Fund.
Support the Sweetman family in their quest to raise money to fight
cancer. Eleven year old Michael Sweetman has battled and conquered
Leukemia. Michael's dad Brian will be riding the Pan Mass Challenge with
Michael as his pedal partner. Norfolk Arena has generously offered to
donate 100% of Funds raised to Dana Farber for a 5th year in a row!
When: Saturday, May 19, 7:00-9:00 PM.
Where: Norfolk Arena, 1 Dean Street.
How Much: $5.00 per person.
Ticket can be purchased at the door.
Skate rentals and crates available in limited supply.
- GS
5/2 4:10pm
The Garden Club of Norfolk will hold its annual perennial plant and
bake sale on Saturday, May 19th, 9AM- Noon at Norfolk's Town Hill
and Gazebo area next to the town library. The garden club members
are selecting various perennials and plants from their own gardens
to be sold thus ensuring mature and established plants. Other garden
related items will also be available for purchase. In addition, the
garden club will also hold a bake sale. The baked goods will be
made by garden club members. All funds raised by the garden club
support club activities, a yearly scholarship, guest speakers,
floral demonstrations, community projects like the flower gardens
located at the police station, roundabouts, town hall, train station
and the two elementary schools.
- RT
5/2 4:02pm
Hi - I am doing a little downsizing. I have two Thule bicycle
racks, a Craftsman Table Saw and a Craftsman Orbital Buffer/polisher for
sale. If interested, please email me
rlombardi100@comcast.net. Thanks.
- BL
5/2 3:55pm
Norfolk Town Election Results
| Moderator | Carolyn Van Tine 886 votes | | Selectman | Scott Bugbee 692 votes | | | Joyce Terrio 582 votes | | Board of Assessors | Andrew Bakinowski 877 votes | | Board of Health (write in) | Thomas Gilbert 75 votes | | Housing Authority (write in) | Herbert Mores 45 votes | | KP School Committee | Peter Gee 861 votes | | Library Trustee | Kumkum Malik 826 votes | | Norfolk School Committee (2 seats) | Jeffrey Chalmers 704 votes | | | Mark Flaherty 701 votes | | Planning Board 1 yr | Andrea Langhauser 569 votes | | | Michael Findlen 534 votes | | Planning Board 3 yr | Michelle Maheu 799 votes | | Recreation Commission (write in) | Kenneth Lawrence 18 votes | | Ballot Question 1 | Yes 863 votes | | | No 433 votes |
- Carol Greene,
Assistant Town Clerk
5/2 3:54pm
Good Day! I am looking for a dog crate that will accommodate a 65lb lab.
Please contact me at bpiller@cisco.com! Thank you,
- BP
5/2 3:53pm
Reminder Reminder: Norfolk Cheerleading and Football sign ups are still
OPEN. Please register your daughter(s) and son(s) TODAY!
www.nmmvikings.org.
Thank you,
- Bryan Piller, President
5/1 9:43pm
The yard sale at 14 Valentine is still on for this Saturday, 5/5 9-12.
See
post of 4/27 9:02pm
- MS
5/1 9:41pm
To DH.
I have been teaching students (all ages) to use computers since the 1980's
from programming, to Office packages or just how to turn the 'stupid thing
on'. I am semi-retired still teaching novice users at two senior centers,
consulting at a third and teaching college students at a local college two
days a week. I know what it is like to know so little about the topic that
you don't know what question to ask. My business card is listed under this
site's Business Cards link as 'KMG Consulting Group' and my contact
information is listed at the Norfolk Senior Center as well. I will work with
small groups and individually, will come to your home or office to instruct
and the first visit (an assessment) is FREE.
- KMG
5/1 9:40pm
Hi, LB - I can highly recommend Patti McLughlin for daycare for your 13
month old... she offers in home day care and truly makes each child so
happy and loved. Could not be a nicer, warmer person and she loves those
little ones! Try to reach her at 508-520-0822.
- LL
5/1 9:39pm
Don't forget!! Girl Scout troop 74730 will be holding their carnival
this Friday, May 4th!! Please bring a donation for the Medway
house!
Come to the carnival - Girl Scout style! Girl Scout troop 74730
will be
hosting a carnival for young children to benefit the Medway House,
a homeless shelter for families in Medway. There will be games,
activities, face painting and prizes! The event will be held on May
4th from 3:30 to 5:30 at the Norfolk Public Library in the meeting
room. Please bring the kids along with the donation for the Medway
House. Most needed items are diapers sizes 3 through 5, baby wipes,
pjs up to size 5T and toiletries. Gift cards to Target, Walmart,
etc are also appreciated. Sorry, we can not accept cash. We hope
you can come out to have some fun and to support this great cause!
- TD
5/1 9:38pm
From one AL to another, great post. Indeed, it's a very good return on
investment!
- AL
5/1 9:37pm
Article 25 of the town warrant (hunting bylaw), seems highly Orwellian
to me. The way it's worded, if I owned enough property to hunt upon
I'd have to give myself permission and have that Ok'd by the Chief
of Police. What about the licensed game preserve down by the Charles
River? Does every member of that club have to be permitted as well?
What about their quests? If this passes I hope we revisit how
motorcycles and snowmobiles are currently handled...
- BR
5/1 9:36pm
Did you give yourself a pay raise today? Vote YES I want my money back
on Question #1 -- also pay ateention to those candidates who want to keep
the ever increasing tax burden growing on you
- PC
5/1 9:35pm
Free seminar this Thursday night at the Norfolk Public Library: College
costs and how to reduce them. Watch video invitation
[youtube video]
- PH, PreCollegePrep
5/1 9:32pm
LIST UPDATED 5/10 Please let me know as soon as possible if you're
interested in anything. I'm happy to email photos. Thanks for looking!
Contact:
marg@alange.net
2 really nice twin Calvin Klein comforters and twin duvet covers,
$40
hooked wool rug, 8 x 11, Pottery Barn, girl's room, green, blue,
off-white, has blue flowers around border, I can send a photo $150
Pottery Barn twin quilt, coordinates with rug, and sham, blue,
white, light green, butterflies, and twin bedskirt, white with
embroidered butterflies, $50
LG refrigerator, black, french door, bottom freezer pulls/tilts
out, $500 (Available 6/13)
GE black microwave, $30 (Available 6/13)
4 floor cushions, good for family/playroom, smaller pet, muted
teal/brown, tan, $20, (new condition)
brown, leather, roll arm couch, down filled cushions, $200
11 pieces of primed Nantucket Beadboard, 4' x 19'' by 1/2 ``, make
an offer, it's the sturdy kind
Viking Rose Embroidery Sewing Machine, includes machine, case, feet,
reader-writer card unit, books, everything I have for it, $475
Assortment paints, tung oil, varnish, stains, new cans spray paint
(red, black) take it all/pick & choose, cheap!
Pretreated Wood flooring: leftover from installation. White Water
Hickory, beautiful! Entire box available, $50
Karaokee Machine w/microphone and 2 sing-a-long CD's, $25
4' Primitive (artificial) Christmas Tree (With Heart & Hand) w/lights,
$40
3' Feather tree (artificial), $10
Antique Chandelier, circa 1900, handpainted floral shade, needs
rewiring $250
6' green metal fence posts, I have 10-15, $1 a piece
- ML
[Update 5/6 12:41pm: revised items sold - ML]
[Update 5/7 11:37pm: the two club chairs *are* available, also have Mosquito Magnet, AC, Christmas tree - ML]
[Update 5/11 2:12pm: list updated - ML]
5/1 9:30pm
LJ, absolutely, I would have no qualms about entering the rotary
in front of a police car. I wouldn't cut them off, but if I could
safely enter the rotary without first waiting for them to pass, I would.
To "yield" doesn't mean to wait until all cars you see have gone by,
it means not causing traffic to have to slow to accomodate you.
It's "yield" as for a highway onramp: match speeds and look for a safe gap.
The law you cite, "... shall yield to any vehicle already in the intersection,"
if interpreted as you suggest, would mean only one car in the rotary
at any given time, regardless of how large the rotary was.
Consider an example: a car enters the rotary just before I do, from the road
on my *right*. Do I have to yield to them? I'm behind them!
- AR
5/1 12:35am
The CPA tax question is about much more than open space. Yes,
preserving open space is important for many Norfolk residents, as
open vistas and land parcels are part of what attracted many residents
to the town. But CPA monies can and have been used for much more
than open space. CPA monies were used to rebuild the foundation of
the schoolhouse at the library, and in rebuilding and preserving
the interior historic classroom space. CPA monies were used in
preserving the town's oldest vital records. The rebuilt wall,
fencing, and plaque at the Norfolk Cemetery following realignment
of the roadway ~ paid for with CPA funds. $3 million may seem like
a good amount of money to have as a balance, but a few large projects,
or even one huge land purchase could wipe out those reserves. Norfolk
gets a good return on its investment in the CPA through state
matching monies. And to the extent allowed by law, CPA funds can
be used on projects that would otherwise come out of the operating
budget, benefiting all taxpayers. Please consider the attached
information, and please vote no on Tuesday May 1.
[CPC brochure here]
- CA
5/1 12:34am
I received an email yesterday that asked me to vote `NO' on Question #1,
but was unfortunately full of too much misinformation to be of any value in
making a decision. Since I am sure that many others have received that
same email, I wanted to point out that this question was not brought
forward by Realtors or Developers, but by a group of about 8 people (only 2
of which are Realtors). It was not brought forward so that more land can
be developed in Norfolk, but as a tax relief measure in an economic climate
that makes every dollar count for many people. More importantly, the
question was passed at the May, 2011 Town Meeting by a vote of 125-Yes to
46-No which brought it to the ballot so that more residents can have a part
in the decision making. See the minutes of that meeting at:
[Town Hall PDF document, here]
There are plenty of valid points on each side, and the pros and cons of the
CPA have been debated at Town Meeting more than once. It is time for the
ballot to decide, so please, vote Yes or vote No on Tuesday, but do it
based on the real facts and not on scare tactics!
- GB
5/1 12:33am
Please vote Yes on Question 1. There is a lot of misinformation out there,
all Question 1 does is lower our Taxes 2%. For young families like mine any
extra money I can save is a big deal, especially when that tax money was
used recently to buy the swamp land off Clevland Street to "save" it from
development. (It never could have been developed, it is swamp.) I know some
high priced lawyers in town who profit from CPC legislation in
other towns want to keep our taxes high will be coming out in force so we
will need every person voting to win, just like at Town Meeting when they
didn't want this to come to a ballot.
- MJG
5/1 12:30am
The CPC brochure --
[PDF document here]
- MJD
5/1 12:26am
Hello,
Can anyone recommend a home daycare that would be available to care
for my 13 month old for one day per week? Any information is greatly
appreciated!
Thanks,
- LB
5/1 12:26am
Tuesday is the Day! If you don't get out to vote Yes on Question One, how
will you feel the next time your tax bill arrives in the mail? Preserve
Norfolk & Lower Your Taxes! Vote YES on Question One!
- AR
5/1 12:25am
Maybe we should sell water at a 50% higher rate than the residents
pay... if we could only get the well working...
[Sun Chronicle article here]
- LS
5/1 12:24am
Moving Sale...Saturday, 5/5 9 am - 1 pm. Toys, household items,
furniture... bargains for everyone! 10 Lantern Lane.
- KCE
5/1 12:23am
AR - You couldn't be more wrong. "Any operator of a vehicle entering
a rotary intersection shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle
already in the intersection." That's the laws from the Mass
legislature web page, as stated before. Yield means STOP if there's
another vehicle there. It's that simple. Would you enter that
"safe space" if the vehicle already in the rotary was a police car?
I don't think anyone would, as it would result in a ticket. Why
is it ok to cut off regular cars if you would not do it to a police
car? I really do hope the Norfolk police department is reading
this page, because they could not only help make these rotaries
safer, but they'd also make a mint in the process.
- LJ
5/1 12:21am
No Foxboro Casino Open House and Video Presentation -
No Foxboro Casino will present another in its series of
informational open houses on Saturday, May 5 from 12:00 noon to 3 p.m. at
the Union Church, 384 South Street in Foxboro, MA (on the corner of South
and North Grove Street).
The video Preserving the Character of Foxboro will be presented at 12:00
noon, 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
If you are undecided on whether a casino is right for the town of Foxboro
and the surrounding communities, we encourage you to visit us to learn more.
Get accurate information, have an opportunity to ask questions, pick up a
lawn sign, learn how you can help as a volunteer, and be part of the
petition "Mr. Kraft: Please Do The Right Thing."
Complimentary coffee and light refreshments will be served.
No Foxboro Casino (www.nofoxborocasino.org)
is a grassroots group of Foxboro residents interested in preserving the
character of the town of Foxboro.
- CS, No Foxboro Casino
5/1 12:18am
Since I am not aware of a manner to comment on letters to the editor
in the Norfolk Boomerang, I'll use the very reliable Norfolknet.
Selectman Garrity's logic on the voting for "higher taxes" through
the matching of the 3% Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is
flawed as this is a progressive tax that will continue to increase
based on increased property tax valuations in the years to come.
While Selectman Garrity equates that keeping the 3% tax rate is
equivalent to about "two Dunkin Donuts coffees a month", he must
be drinking some expensive customized drinks! While the $460 that
the Selectman currently pay in taxes on a monthly basis, per his
editorial, may make this an affordable option, there are others in
town who pay much more in property taxes,. Rolling the CPC match
back to 1% will allow me to buy much more than an additional two
Dunkin Donuts coffees a month! Enough of big government and higher
taxes, vote "YES" on question one to reduce your property taxes.
- BC
5/1 12:17am
TL - I recommend Zoots for your mold issue. We used them in a previous
house and the service, work and care toward our issue was amazing. We
received may quotes, wide price differences and all I can say is you get
what you pay for. Zoots was mid range. I highly recommend them.
- BP
5/1 12:15am
Over the weekend, I was forwarded an email written by one of the
proponents of Question 1. I have a difficult time when people feel
they need to resort to distortions to convince others to vote their
way. At Town Meeting I voted yes so the CPC could look into possible
uses of the landfill area. To say we voted "$9,000 on a feasibility
study to create a Frisbee golf course" distorts the truth and is
insulting to those that attend town meeting and try to do the right
thing. I certainly will not argue with anyone that has to lower
their taxes. But, if it's a choice, I hope people will think that
$3 or $4 or $5 a week is a good investment in this town. If Open
Space (even if it is only good enough for the birds to nest),
Affordable Housing and Historic Preservation are important to you,
then Please take the time to VOTE NO on Question 1. Personally, I
was very glad the Federated Church, Cemeteries, and Grange were
repaired and I'm glad we are building Affordable Housing so we are
not open to 40B projects. I am even more glad we do not have a bunch
of apartments or 40B housing at the Gumps farm location. I know
there are not "buildable" lots where people can make money on the
building and selling, but that's good for me.
- AP
5/1 12:10am
Here are the numbers I came up with because stating we're going
from 3% to 1% will mean more if you put some $'s to it. If the
average home price in Norfolk is $396,100 (from Zillow) and with a
2012 tax rate of $16.47 per thousand, then average annual property
tax is $6,523.76. So 3% of that is $195.71 and 1% of that is $63.23.
The difference is the annual savings of $130.47.
JB: I grew up in one of those towns you mentioned in your post on
4/25. Norfolk is very similar to that town in that it has lots of
open space, top notch schools and a great place to raise a family.
So to me, the tax savings doesn't outweight the risk of losing that.
I'm sure others will disagree. We'll find on May 1st who wins.
- JS
5/1 12:09am
We have so many deer ticks this year. Our dog is covered in them. Help!
Can anyone recommend a company that uses natural methods to treat this
that is reasonable? Thank you!
- JG
5/1 12:08am
I have a large pile of brush collected from the "Hurricane" last fall
that I would love to have removed from my yard. It is neatly piled up,
just needs to be chipped or hauled away. Would love to find someone to
help with this. Thanks.
- GZ
5/1 12:07am
Looking for someone to walk your dog this summer? I am currently a
sophomore in high school looking to earn money by helping exercise your
dog. Please contact me at
julie.lugten@gmail.com
- JL
5/1 12:04am
I encourage a NO Vote on Question 1 to not reduce the current community
preservation surcharge. While it's tempting to put some extra money in my
pocket, I know it's short-sighted. By maintaining Norfolk's commitment to
3%, the town can continue to be rewarded by getting extra funds from the
state that aren't available at 1%. To date, I understand 78% of the town's
funds came from the state match - not only is land being preserved, historic
cemeteries and buildings restored, recreation facilities built, but that's a
mighty fine investment for my money.
- AL
5/1 12:01am
A Rotary has 2 lanes of traffic and a Roundabout has one. Here is
a link to Norfolk's Traffic Safety brochure.
[Town Hall PDF, here]
- DLJ
5/1 12:00am
Happy International Labor Day!
4/29 2:10pm
Please join me in voting "Yes" on Question 1. Here is a way that
we, as residents of Norfolk, can have a voice in saying enough is
enough to being overburdened with property taxes. In comparison
to many surrounding towns, we pay way too much! I am not in the
real estate business, and I have read all the arguments. Here is
an opportunity to keep more of your hard-earned money in your own
pocket. Let's not be swayed by special interests and slick politics.
Let this be the beginning of a return to common sense and frugality.
Let's respect the diverse incomes of all the families who call
Norfolk home. Vote "Yes" on Question 1.
- DM
4/29 2:09pm
I have season tickets to the Red Sox,
4 seats in Left Field Grandstand and 2 Box seats in Left Field Loge 159. I
want to give the opportunity to other families in Norfolk
to enjoy a Red Sox game at reasonable prices. If you are interested please
contact me to discuss availability.
For Immediate sale: This Tuesday May 1st. 7:10 game against the Athletics
$47.00 per ticket Grandstand seats.
bzbaseball47@gmail.com
- BZ
4/29 2:08pm
Does anyone have experience with a retractable awning over a wide house window?
Do you know of any local or somewhat local stores that I can shop at for
one? Please reply to
box373@norfolknet.com
Thank you.
- DLJ
4/29 2:07pm
I have a 27 ton log splitter for rental to local residents. $50 per day and
I will drop it off and pick it up. If interested call Rob. 508-989-7913
- RA
4/29 2:06pm
Question #1 does not eliminate the Community Preservation Committee (CPC),
or our dedication to preserving the flavor of Norfolk, it simply lowers our
annual contribution to the fund from 3% to 1%. With over $3 million dollars
currently available in the fund, there is adequate money available to
fulfill the town's needs, and we will still be contributing 1% each year.
Every department in town has been required to decrease their budgets, all of
our families have had to scale back, Question #1 simply asks the CPC to do
the same. Please vote yes on Question 1 and reduce your taxes.
- AR
4/29 2:05pm
To SF - For masonry work, try Lester Darling right here in town for the
work on your front steps. He is an excellent mason.
- EF
4/29 1:59pm
I agree with DA. Some drivers are doing 30mph through the rotary.
Attention police dept. Want new cruisers next year? Sit in front of the
church and hand out tickets all day.
- RW
4/29 1:58pm
SV - Blade Sharpening
Norfolk Power does mower blades (bit expensive). I bet if you ask them, they can do your tools.
- PN
4/29 1:57pm
Saturday, May 5th the Republican Women of Bristol and Norfolk
Counties will host an afternoon of political information and
inspiration at the Mansfield Public Library. Representative Shaunna
O'Connell will speak on EBT card reform, Representative Keiko Orrall
will discuss her personal political journey and Mansfield Selectman
Olivier Kozlowski, the importance of voter ID. Refreshments will
be served. All are most welcome. Mansfield Public Library, May
5th, 1:30 to 3:30.
- AB-G
4/29 1:56pm
The yard sale at 14 Valentine has been postponed to next Saturday, 5/5.
Garage/Moving Sale - Saturday 5/5/12 9-12 am, after 12 items discounted.
14 Valentine Drive, Norfolk, MA.
Kids Stuff - Clothes, Toys,
Household Items.
Stuff for everyone
- MS
4/29 1:53pm
To JA - so glad you liked Lester Darling for your masonry work. His work
is exceptional, and other people I gave given his name to have been
very pleased as well. He will be working here again for us within the
next year.
- EF
4/27 9:17pm
3rd Annual Norfolk Community Day Youth Art Show -
Promoting Our Community through the Arts.
For the 3rd year the Norfolk Lions are sponsoring a youth art show open to
all Norfolk residents in grades 1 through 6. The art work submitted should
represent a 'Scene around Norfolk'. All entries will be displayed at
Community Day on June 9, 2012 at the Holmes Complex, 22 Myrtle St., Norfolk.
In addition, all art work will become a part of a slide show that will be
broadcast on Norfolk Cable TV.
This show is free to all participants, with one entry per person. All
artwork must be drawn or painted on paper no larger than 11-inches by
17-inches, using pencils, pens, crayons, paint, markers and fabric. Each
entry must include an entry form taped to the backside of the art. Entry
forms have already been given to children in the Norfolk public schools and
additional forms can be found in each class room. There are also forms
available in the main lobby of the Norfolk Public Library.
Entries will be judged by a panel appointed by the Norfolk Lions in three
age groups: grades 1 and 2, grades 3 and 4, and grades 5 and 6. Winners
will be selected based on artistic creativity, neatness and originality.
All entries will receive an award and winners in each age group will be
awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and honorable mention ribbons. But that's
not all - the 1st place winners in each age group and one Grand Prize winner
will also each receive gift certificates! And these winning entries will be
displayed at the Norfolk Library, for all to see, for two weeks after
Community Day.
The contest entry deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, May 25. Entries can be
placed in the collection boxes at the Freeman Centennial or HOD schools, or
mailed or dropped off in person to:
Norfolk Lions,
c/o Sally G.,
40 Grove Street,
Norfolk, MA 02056.
508-541-4119
- PS
4/27 9:14pm
Anyone looking to sell a pull golf cart that is not being used?
- CW
4/27 9:13pm
Looking for someone to SHARPEN lawn mower blades and tools. The
gentleman who serviced Main Street
Hardware is not available now. Thank you for your suggestions.
- SV
4/27 9:02pm
Garage/Moving Sale - Saturday 5/5/12 9-12 am, after 12 items discounted.
14 Valentine Drive, Norfolk, MA.
Kids Stuff - Clothes, Toys,
Household Items.
Stuff for everyone
- MS
[Update: Postponed to 5/5 - MS]
4/27 8:59pm
Hello, can someone recommend an individual to repair/replace the mortar on
my front steps? I appreciate any input. Thank you.
- SF
4/27 8:54pm
Math Tutoring available! Grades 1-8 and Algebra I. I am a
stay-at-home-mom in Norfolk with 10 years classroom teaching experience
in the Wellesley Public Schools and a Master's degree in teaching
mathematics. I would love to help your child succeed and develop
confidence in the area of math. Please call me at 857-231-1827 or
email
andraj22@yahoo.com
- AC
4/27 8:53pm
Nationwide Open House April 28 & 29!
This weekend, Realtors across Massachusetts and the country will be
hosting thousands of open houses to give buyers the opportunity to
easily see a wide range of homes for sale in a single weekend.
- EMM
4/27 8:52pm
The problem with the roundabouts is that folks often aren't driving
at 15mph when entering them and don't go the circuitous route but
rather ride onto the bricks, making a beeline for other cars. The
worst offenders are folks coming down Main Street past the library
and just flying through on their way to Dunkin Donuts or the commuter
rail lot in the rear. SLOWWWWW DOWN folks. I don't want my Norfolk
driving experience to turn into a Mad Max sequel.
- DA
4/27 8:51pm
Local Girl Scout Troop 74729 will be holding a car wash on Saturday
4/28 from 9AM-1PM at the Federated Church parking lot. This is a
fundraiser to help benefit the Children's Room of the Public Library.
For $5.00, get your car sparkling clean and contribute to a local
cause.
- DA
4/27 8:50pm
DB - there's only one call to make: Ed, the PC Handyman.
- CM
4/27 8:48pm
Wondering if there has been anything sent home yet about the 6th Grade
Graduation or the pool party after? Thanks
- MS
4/27 8:45pm
Don't miss the 6th Annual Norfolk Runs Road taking place on 4/29 - 5K Road
Race & Kids' 1K Fun Race. 9 a.m. Sponsored by Dunkin Doughnuts and the
Norfolk Lions Club. Certified Professionally Timed course, BBQ, Prizes,
Awards, and Raffles. All money collected goes to Norfolk Charities. Register
online @ www.norfolkruns5k.com or pick up a registration from at Norfolk
Dunkin Doughnuts. Raffles include 2 restaurant gift certificates, 4 Movie
passes to Patriots Place, 1 $100 Massage from massage therapy clinic in
Wrentham, 1 Manicure, 1 Haircut, 1 Oil Change - Daley's, 3 Valvoline oil
changes, One Jackson Massage, 7 $15.00 gift certificates to Road ID,
Adirondack club- 3 month individual member ship or 6 month individual tennis
membership, Two- One yr subscription to New England Runner, Bruins Stanley
Cup memorabilia, Autographed football from New England Patriots Center: Dan
Koppen, 3 private personal training sessions at Fitness Together. Alumni
form the New England will be on hand to start the race!
- CW
4/27 8:44pm
Currently interviewing Pre-School Teachers for a Tuesday and Thursday
Teaching Position in Norfolk for the fall. Teaching experience
needed. Applicant needs to be a caring and nurturing individual
who has the ability to plan and implement a preschool curriculum.
Please contact
clesp2001@yahoo.com
if interested with your
qualifications and desired compensation.
- CL
4/27 8:43pm
The King Philip High School
Symphonic Band and Middle School 7th Grade Band achieved Gold Medals
at the 35th Annual MICCA Concert Festival held on March 30th, 31st
and April 1st. A Gold Medal signifies Superior performance when
scored in 4 categories. Recipients of Gold Medals are invited to
perform at either Symphony Hall in Boston or Mechanics Hall in
Worcester. The Symphony Band, under the direction of Joshua Wolloff,
was selected to perform at Symphony Hall in Boston on April 14th.
The 7th Grade Band, under the direction of Michael Keough, performed
at Mechanics Hall on April 22nd.The High School Concert Band, Chorus
and the Middle School 8th Grade Band were recipients of Silver
Medals indicating excellent performance.
- SM, KPMA
4/27 8:41pm
Feeling a bit of spring fever? Consider beginning your spring cleaning by
dropping saved bottles and cans at one of the KPMA Bottle and Can drop off
sites. The program is a continuous fundraiser that plays a significant
role in supporting all music programs in the King Philip regional area.
There are drop facilities in Wrentham behind the High School, the Norfolk
Transfer Station in the Bottle and Can trailer and in Plainville in the
shed located in the new Wood School parking lot.
Please consider us before discarding redeemable bottles and cans. Anything
that has 5 cents imprinted on the top of the can or on the bottle label can be
redeemed and goes towards making our school system's successful music
programs - in all 3 elementary schools, the Middle School and the High
School.
Toss it to us and let the music play on!
- SM, KPMA
4/27 6:10pm
LD: It's not that simple. The person to my left was the driver who
slowed to exit. He had the right of way, and was proceeding in such
a manner that allowed me to enter. He was still in the rotary. The
driver behind him, sharing your misunderstanding of ``right of way,''
obviously saw me trying to enter and decided to cut me off. She
sped up, crossed the solid yellow line, and drove up on the bricks.
Why? So she could get around the car ahead of her and achieve ``right
of way'' position.
Passing in our mini rotaries is illegal.
Everytime we stop at a stop sign, or merge into traffic from an on-ramp,
we semi-consciously calculate distance and speed and decide
how to proceed. We don't take into account that the driver who is
far enough away for us to pull ahead of without forcing him or her
to slow down is an idiot out to tick people off for kicks. That
stuff is illegal in MA. It leads to road rage. If you think you're
being ``cut off'' two or three times a day, you're driving aggressively.
COLREGS, seagoing right of way rules, require the privileged vessel
to maintain course and speed so the burdened vessel can figure out
how to keep out of the way. Common sense requires the same thing
ashore, I think.
- SVT
4/26 1:15am
MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE This Saturday April 28th 8:30-2:00 1 Tucker Road, Norfolk.
- SB
4/26 1:13am
EF - Many thanks for recommending Lester Darling for the stone work we
wanted done for our front steps. He did a fantastic job for a
reasonable price.
Five star service and we would not think twice about hiring him again
for future projects.
- JA
4/26 1:05am
Thanks to the NCL for holding a candidates night last night. For those
who did not attend it will be shown on NCTV so check it out on the
government channel schedule. Those that did not attend missed the home
made delicious goodies.
- RC
4/26 12:57am
If used according to its intent, I don't see how it's really possible to "cut off" someone
in the rotary. The speed limit is 15 MPH, which is slow enough so that if there
is a gap to fit into, it's yours to take. It's not like merging from a side street
onto a major road where you must let traffic pass to safely enter. It's more like a ski lift, if
you see an empty chair, hop on, that's your spot.
Keep in mind that a rotary is designed to combine two moving lanes of similar-speed traffic,
like the acceleration lane on the interstate.
Not slowing before entering, but also stopping at the yield sign, both cause
a needless hazard.
Ok, so technically it is possible to cut someone off, by entering the rotary with not enough
clearance before the oncoming car. The clearance is pretty tight -- at 15 MPH "textbook safe"
following distance is 40 feet (2 seconds), and "highway safe" (what local drivers actually
practice) is 20 feet (1 second). "New York safe" ("LIE safe") is downright claustrophobic.
- AR
4/26 12:25am
SVT: I think you're missing the point. Based on what you've
stated, you cut someone off in the rotary. That other driver acted
like an immature child after being cut off, which is totally
inappropriate. However, the fact remains if you hadn't cut off that
individual, the horn blaring wouldn't have occurred. The rules of
the road apply in all cases. We locals can't make up our own rules
and expect everyone to follow them. Someone else wrote that they
were berated by someone in the rotary about taking turns entering
the rotary. That sort of thinking will get someone hurt, or killed
(perish the thought).
The person in the rotary (i.e. the person on your left) has the
right of way. Wait for them. It's a pretty simple rule to remember.
- LD
[Update 1:01am: revised version - Wm.]
4/26 12:24am
I just want to remind everyone (and of course encourage everyone
to attend) that this year's Annual Town Meeting will take place on
May 8th. It will start at 7:00 P.M. It will be held at The King
Philip Middle School, 18 King Street, Norfolk. At last year's
Annual Town meeting, the town voted to cease the mass mailing of
the warrant. The warrant is now available at
www.virtualnorfolk.org.
On the right
hand side of the front page of the site, there is a list of links
running down the page, one of which is to Town Meeting Information.
Click on that and the warrant is among the documents to choose from.
You may also request a hard copy. I will be posting reminders about
the upcoming meeting. I look forward to seeing everyone there!
- CiCi Van Tine, Town Moderator
4/26 12:23am
"Inspiration" is a singing & dancing troupe of Norfolk girls grades 3-10.
They will be performing at Norfolk Community Day.
If you have an event you are interested in having them perform at during the
month of June please
Go to
www.inspirationperformingtroupe.com
for contact information.
- JG
4/26 12:22am
To DB - I recommend you phone the Senior Center and find out when
volunteer Kevin Gleason will be there. He not only gives free classes
and can answer any and all of your questions, Kevin will also come to
your home and fix your computer. His prices are the best around and I
have even recommended him (and he has gone) to friends homes that live
in other towns.
- DH
4/26 12:21am
For DB: you need to contact the PC Handyman!
pchman.com
- JR
4/26 12:19am
The Norfolk Council on Aging urges a "No" vote on Question 1. At its
meeting on April 23rd, the Norfolk Council on Aging voted to support the
Community Preservation Act by urging citizens to vote "No" on Question 1 at
the Town Election on May 1st. A "No" vote will reject the proposal to
reduce the CPA surcharge from 3% to 1%. While the Council on Aging is
cognizant of fiscal pressures on Norfolk residents, it is supportive of the
need to preserve open spaces, protect historical resources and provide
affordable housing opportunities. Our town's character, value and
environment are worthy investments and reducing the surcharge will hinder
the Town's ability to protect resources that we all hold dear. With the
present exemptions for low income seniors, the continued investment in our
forests, farmlands, lakes and historical buildings will not adversely impact
Norfolk residents and will enable us to slow the crush of revenue-negative
residential development. Please vote "No" on Question 1.
- Jay Talerman, Chairman, Norfolk Council on Aging
4/26 12:16am
Here is an official document provided by the Norfolk Finance Dept. from
the 4/3/12 report. You may draw your own conclusions.
With nearly 4 million dollars in the piggy bank, is it gathering
interest or just sitting in the PIGGY bank. Generating interest on 4
million dollars may be something to think about. Oh well, it's probably
easier to keep demanding more money from the taxpayers.
The following information was provided by the Norfolk
Finance Department in February 2012.
Beginning Balance (carried over from Fiscal Year 2011): $
3,934,674.26 check DOR $
The Town of Norfolk’s fiscal commitment in Fiscal Year
2012: $ 384,231.27
State Match for FY 2010 (received October 2011): $
192,215.00
Project expenses and administration as of February 2011:
$ - 425,184.10
Reservations for Appropriated Projects &
Administration FY 2012 $ - 374,900.86
Fund Balance Available: $ 3,711,035.56
The estimated 1st
round state match for FY 2010 & Interest earned: $
_________
(@___% + additional rounds)
Funds Available (as of 2/1/2012)
Open Space/recreation: $ 146,093.29
Affordable Housing: $ 141,121.29
Historical Preservation: $ 357,872.01
Administrative Budget: up to 5% $ 35,000.00
Remaining balance in the undesignated account:
$3,065,948.98
For this document and the entire 4/3/12 report go to http://www.virtualnorfolk.org/public_documents/norfolkma_cpa/index
http
- JC
4/26 12:15am
MJG, that was some fancy detective work. Many people in town who volunteer
their time to help govern us have a like-minded spouse.
Your point about
Gumps seems to me akin with the concept that only people who do not have
kids in the public schools should be allowed to serve on the school
committee. Brilliant.
- MJD
4/26 12:14am
Sad that there were so few in attendance at the Candidate's Night tonight.
Hope everyone watches on cable. Although the ballot on Tuesday, May 1st,
has only one contested race for Selectman, there is a very important ballot
question - Question #1. A yes vote will lower your taxes by reducing the
Community Preservation Tax from 3% to 1%. Please remember to vote!
- AR
4/26 12:13am
I thought I'd weigh in (potential pun there) on the pie/hot dog
eating contest question. It seems to me that this is about
opportunity and choice. Like other opportunities such as
signing your kid up for Pop Warner Football/Cheerleading,
gymnastics, or weapons training, there are opportunities
out there. Parents can choose to let their children take
part, or they can forbid them from doing so. It used to be
called parenting for that reason. I tend to doubt that
there is anything to be gained from pie eating other than
the obvious (fun!), but is it really necessary to suggest
that we refrain from offering it once or twice a year for
that purpose? I don't think that any parent is going to
encourage his or her child to go into a competitive pie-
eating tour (join the travel team?) with the hope of an
eventual college scholarship. NC is correct, in that there
is nothing good about encouraging obesity, but maybe if we
offer the kid a chance to eat a lot of pie, we could also
tell him/her that for every pie successfully eaten, he or
she will subsequently have to run a mile every morning
until he or she offsets the caloric intake. When the kid
grows up, he/she will know how to offset the effects of beer intake.
That might be a lesson that would last a lifetime.
- RM
4/26 12:05am
The MOMS Club of Norfolk, Plainville and Wrentham will host its
monthly social on Friday, April 27th at 9:30 am, at Mass Premier
Courts, 97 Green Street (RT 106) in Foxboro. This month we will
be joined by Elizabeth Johnson of Love This Body who will present
3 of the 7 "Love this Body" Pillars. 3 Steps to get your Energy
Back, Fit into your Clothes (and actually keep up with your kids!).
This is a very kid-friendly meeting followed by open play time at
Mass Premier!
Current members and mothers who might be
interested in joining the MOMS Club are welcome.
Our MOMS Club is a chapter of an international group for mothers
who stay home with their children, including those who have home-based
businesses or who work part-time. For more information, visit
www.npwmoms.org
or email
npwmoms@gmail.com.
- JT
4/26 12:02am
FOUND: Game Boy Micro at the Freeman Fields between Tuesday night near
the playground and softball field #2. The Game Boy has the cartridge
"Hey Arnold" in it with the name "Chris Cl???" written in black marker.
The Last name is not legible. Please contact the web master for my
contact information.
- BS
4/26 12:01am
To TL - Contact J. Brian Day in Plainville for your mold remediation issue.
- RW
4/26 12:00am
MJG,
Your insinuations about the Terrios are small and mean. Each of them has
given many, many hours in service to the Town of Norfolk over many, many
years. When Joyce served as Selectwoman previously, she carried out her
duties with thought and care. While we might not always agree with each
other's views, we do owe each other respect. I, for one, am grateful for
all the time and thought Joyce and Paul have given to Norfolk.
- SB
Older messages are continued
in the archives, (here) - Wm.
Have an event coming up?
Let others know,
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5/8
Annual Town Meeting will take place on
May 8th. It will start at 7:00 P.M. It will be held at The King
Philip Middle School, 18 King Street, Norfolk. At last year's
Annual Town meeting, the town voted to cease the mass mailing of
the warrant. The warrant is now available at
www.virtualnorfolk.org.
5/9
On Wednesday, May 9th at 7PM, Lisa Steigerwait will present a "Tea Talk" at the Norfolk Public Library,
visits to some of the most
famous tea gardens of the world to learn about the history and horticulture of tea and how to make a
pot of tea from the garden. A tea making demonstration and the etiquette of afternoon tea will also
be part of the program. The tea talk will conclude with a reading from the children's classic, "The
Secret Garden", exploring how the garden helps us to cultivate character and friendships. A suggested
$5.00 donation to help pay for the garden club programs and support of the town gardens can be made
if you are not a Garden Club member.
5/9
Come listen to some great percussion music on Wednesday, May 9 in the
KPHS wooden gym at 7pm. Students will perform various pieces on
marimbas, drum sets, etc. In addition, the World Percussion group will
be performing African and Cuban numbers under the direction of Mr. Ryan
Loud. Lastly, the indoor percussion group will perform their show. The
group is just back from their world competition in Dayton, OH where they
placed sixth with a fabulous performance called the "Code". The music is
energetic and the performance is fun to watch. Admission is free.
5/19
The Garden Club of Norfolk will hold its annual perennial plant and
bake sale on Saturday, May 19th, 9AM- Noon at Norfolk's Town Hill
and Gazebo area next to the town library. The garden club members
are selecting various perennials and plants from their own gardens
to be sold thus ensuring mature and established plants. Other garden
related items will also be available for purchase. In addition, the
garden club will also hold a bake sale. The baked goods will be
made by garden club members. All funds raised by the garden club
support club activities, a yearly scholarship, guest speakers,
floral demonstrations, community projects like the flower gardens
located at the police station, roundabouts, town hall, train station
and the two elementary schools.
5/19
An Estate Sale and Flea Market will be held at the Federated Church of
Norfolk on Saturday, May 19 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
The church vestry will be transformed into a wonderful market place.
Included in the sale will be oak, pine, walnut, and mahogany furniture,
ladder-back chairs, a farmer's dining table, a wicker love seat, glassware,
an oak deacon's bench, tools, a hanging what-not shelf, a spool bed,
trunks, and a silver service for twelve, to name but a few of the many
items that will be available.
In addition, there will also be a bountiful basket silent auction. Members
of the church congregation make these beautiful gift baskets. They will
make wonderful gifts or special treats for the winning bidders. The
Federated Church's own Heavenly Chefs will have morning coffee and pastry
and delicious lunch available so that shoppers can take a break from
treasure hunting to have some refreshment. There will also be a Bake Sale
where you can purchase some delicious baked goods to take home.
The Federated Church is located at the corner of Main Street and Route 115
across from the Town Common. The sale will be held in the church vestry,
which is handicapped accessible. The entrance and parking lot are behind
the church and entered from Main Street. For more information, contact the
church office, 508-528-0262.
5/19
The King Philip Music Program will be holding their annual Spring Pops
Concert on Saturday, May 19 in the KPHS Field House at 7pm (doors open at
6pm). The theme for this concert is "Take Me Out to the Ballgame--an
American Classic" in recognition of the Fenway Park's 100th Anniversary.
Dinner entrees and desserts will be available for purchase at between $2
and $5. Menu items will include all American fare--fried chicken,
chowder, hot dogs, apple pie, etc. Admission is $10 for adults and $5
for students/seniors. Come enjoy a great evening out with great food and
beautiful music performed by the symphony, jazz and concert bands and
chorus. Raffles will include Red Sox tickets, etc.
5/22
Norfolk Senior Center Day Trip: On Tuesday, May 22nd, a luxury
motor coach will take our group to Boston's famous North End and Freedom
Trail for a professional tour that will include stops at two Boston
landmarks, Mike's Pastry in the North End and a family-style luncheon at
Maggiano's "Little Italy" Restaurant on Columbus Avenue. The cost of
lunch (Chicken Piccata or Spaghetti & Meatballs, dessert, coffee or tea)
is included in the $79.00 fee per person. For further info, arrival and
departure times, and to register, call (508) 528-4430. Deadline for
reservations: May 1st.
5/30
A spring concert by the Prolatio Singers will be presented on
Wednesday, May 30th, 7:30 p.m., at the Federated Church, One Union
Street, Norfolk.
Conducted by Dennis E. Ferguson, the concert features music of
Willaert, Victoria, Gesualdo, Brahms, Barber, and Debussy. This
program is supported in part by a grant from the Franklin Cultural
Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural
Council, a state agency.
5/31
Norfolk Senior Center Day Trip: On Thursday, May 31st we're off
to the Newport Grand Casino. The $39.00 fee includes a buffet, a
five-dollar gaming bonus, and a show with comic magician Johnny Pizzi
and Joey Canzano, "The Man of Many Voices," who does impersonations of
Sinatra, Dean Martin, Elvis, Neil Diamond, and many others. The casino
has slots galore and hundreds of games to choose from including Virtual
Blackjack. Sign up early as this one fills up fast! For further info,
arrival and departure times, and to register, call (508) 528-4430.
Deadline for reservations: May 11th.
6/2
The Federated Church of Norfolk will hold a Pancake breakfast on June 2
from 8:00 - 10:00 AM in the fellowship hall of the church. In addition to
our famous homemade pancakes, ham, sausage and cinnamon rolls, we will also
cook omelets or fresh eggs to order. Fresh homemade biscuits and sausage
gravy are also available. All you can eat for $7, with a Sr. citizen cost
of $5 and breakfast is free for children under age 10. We will not be
serving breakfast in July and August. Look for a return of our monthly
breakfast on Saturday, September 8 and the first Saturday of each month
thereafter. The Federated Church is located at the corner of Main Street
and Route 115 across from the Town Common. The church vestry and restrooms
are handicap accessible. For more information, contact the church office,
508-528-0262.
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