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Norfolk Notes  Join the discussion! Please try to keep it short and civil (Posting Guidelines).  Older notes are archived. Post your business card! (117-10) 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.    Calendar  Have an event coming up? Let others know, mail it in . Old items are archived. 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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Keep it brief, and in case of doubt, refer to our Ad Posting Guidelines. Items older than one month are archived here.     2000 Mercury Grand Marquis For sale: 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4-Door sedan. Has spent most of its life in Florida and has only 45,500 miles! One owner, very good condition! Asking $5500. Call 508-353-1748. 5/11, 5/16   In-Home Pet Care Can't drop off or pick up your pet? You no longer need to hurry in the morning and rush home to pick up your trusted friend! As an alternative to doggie daycare, Leashrly Life will come to your home and care for your pet. We offer a number of services from pet sitting to dog walking, group hiking excursions and one-to-one personalized trainings. Experienced, loving care by professionals you can trust. References are available. All animals are welcomed! Call 781-241-2083, visit www.leashrlylife.com or email info@leashrlylife.com 5/8   Exercise Equipment 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. 5/7   Items For Sale See list at [NN page]. Please let me know as soon as possible if you're interested in anything. I'm happy to email photos of anything. 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 5/6, 5/7, 5/11   Red Sox Season Tickets 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. Email bzbaseball47@gmail.com 5/2   Kids Toys and Strollers for Sale! Gently used children's items for sale. Email lerick968@gmail.com [Click for photos] Little Tikes cozy coupe: stored inside/ mint condition! $25 Little Tikes adjustable basketball hoop & ball: mint condition/never used outside! $20 Princess scooter: $5 Little Tikes picnic table: excellent condition/used mostly inside $20 Big wheels bike: $5 -- Sold Fisher Price rock, roll & ride trike: $15 In Step single jog stroller: $20 In Step double jog stroller: $30S o l d Baby & Children's Items for Sale! Melissa & Doug rocking horse (squeeze ear for sounds!) Hardly used and in excellent condition: $30 Little Tikes 2-sided paint/chalkboard easel: $15 Peg Perego highchair (folds, reclines & adjustable height): $25 Train set/activity table w/side storage bins: $25 Fisher Price Baby swing: $15 Email lerick968@gmail.com if interested! 4/24   PS2 Gaming System PS2 gaming system: includes Green Sony Controller, Playstation 2/Connectors, 8mb memory card & PS2 guide, $40 Games available for purchase $2 each: Let's Ride-Silver Buckle Stable 3, Major League Baseball, World Tour Soccer 2006, Pac Man World 2, The Polar Express, Strike Force Bowling, Mark Davis Pro Bass Challenge, Pinball Hall of Fame, Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith, The Chronicles of Narnia, Happy Feet, Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban, Shrek 2. Take all games for $20 Extra: Dance Dance Revolution Extreme 2 with wireless DDR mat, $10 Eye Toy and game Eye Toy Play 2, $10 Email marg@alange.net. S o l d 5/1   Items for Sale Battery Powered Diego Jeep -- Good working battery with charger; some cosmetic wear but works great. $50 - sold LL Bean Rocking Horse - Excellent Condition $35 - sold Little Tykes Picnic Table - used outside, good condition $5 First Act Child's Drum Set - three drums, stool, etc. in good condition (sticks are missing) $20 Toro Snow Blower CCR3650 6.5 hp, 20" -- works great; lightweight and easy to push $40 - sold [Click for for photos] All available at our yard sale Saturday May 5 9-1, 10 Lantern lane, or now. Email: kcejake@gmail.com 4/21   Schwinn Aluminum Swivel Double Jogging Stroller Schwinn Free Wheeler Aluminum Swivel Double Jogging Stroller Stroller is in excellent shape. Gently used for a few seasons with 2 little ones who no longer fit in it. It is VERY easy to maneuver (can push/run with one hand), extremely lightweight, easy to fold up, and comfy for the kids. Features - Double baby seat, weight capacity of 100 lbs., Aluminum frame, Big sun-shade, lots of storage, 12" wheels, front wheel can swivel or lock, removable seat covers for washing, adjustable handle, foot brake, 5 pt. harness seat belt, fits through doorways. Bought for $250. Asking $100. Please contact Jenn at 508.440.5838 if interested. 4/18   Items For Sale Photos on [this Norfolknet page] Scrap Nantucket Beadboard, the real deal, not the cheap flimsy kind, 11 primed pieces, 1/2" x 19" x 4'. $100 Open Hole Student Flute circa 1975, needs new pads and overhaul. $25 Used child safety/puppy gates. All $20 - sold Victorian Antique Brass Chandelier w/handpainted shade. Circa 1900, needs rewiring, glass shade. $250 Beautiful detail, I have more photos. Viking Rose Embroidery Sewing Machine. Computerized, includes reader writer, embroidery unit, books, CD's, machine feet, surround table. Was professionally cleaned and serviced. $475 or BO Horse Corral Playmat, like new! Hours of imaginative play with your toy horses. 3' x 6'6" $25 Claire Murray Horse Rug. Oval 29" x 23.5" Hooked Wool. $40 Contact marg@alange.net   Prom Dresses I have 4 beautiful prom dresses for sale if anyone is looking to save money from purchasing brand new. If interested I can send photos. Please e-mail explorer45@verizon.net 4/6