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Norfolk police are investigating a home invasion on Arnold Road in Norfolk this past Saturday night. A woman was in her kitchen holding her 1-year-old child in her arms when a man wearing a black ski mask entered the home, brandishing a small black handgun, police said. More ... Selectmen plan to pursue building an access road from Rockwood Road to the elementary school grounds on Boardman Street, but they don’t intend to connect the road to an existing neighborhood southwest of the school. More ... Norfolk’s state representative, Richard Ross, announced this week that he plans to run for the state Senate seat soon to be vacated by Scott Brown. Ross, a Republican from Wrentham, is likely to be joined in the race by state Representative Lida Harkins, a Democrat from Needham, among others. More ... Norfolk’s town moderator, Dan Winslow, announced late this week he plans to run for state representative, to replace Richard Ross. More ... Attention King Philip Parents - we need your help! Come network with other parents. The All Night Party preparations have begun. Please drop in Tuesday between 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria/Theater (Room 461) at the High School to help us create, to plan or to be a worker for the Senior All-Night Party. All grade level parents are needed and welcome. More ... This past week, the Norfolk Lions Club honored the winners of the first round of the regional Lions speech contest, which is conducted each year in conjunction with the King Philip Regional High School English Department. More ... This week in a ceremony at Guido’s Restaurant in Norfolk, the Norfolk Lions Club inducted two new members. Above, new Lion Mohammed Barrie, left, holds the membership certificate given to him by sponsor, Craig Koch, right. Below, Lions First Vice-District Governor Joyce Hogan, left with new Lion Barbara Philips and Barbara’s sponsor, Dave Turi. More ... Brother-and-sister team Ben McDonnell, 7, and Ella McDonnell, 5, are two Norfolk residents who have gone above and beyond to help victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti. More ... The Norfolk School Committee will hold a public hearing on the future model of educational leadership for the district. The hearing will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3 in Room 124 of Norfolk Town Hall. The Norfolk School Committee This will be a public discussion at which staff, parents, and residents will be encouraged to provide their ideas on the next steps for our district. More ... Nomination papers will be available starting Monday, February 1, 2010, for the following offices for the May 4, 2010 Annual Town Election. Nomination papers must be picked up by the candidate in person or by a representative for the candidate who must have a notarized statement from the candidate which authorizes that person to pick up nomination papers on the candidate’s behalf. More ... The Friends of the Norfolk Public Library are pleased to announce two upcoming events. On February 2, National Book Award-winning author Nathaniel Philbrick will be at the King Philip Middle School to discuss “In the Heart of the Sea” as part of the Norfolk Reads program. More ... Curry College in Milton has announced that Micaela Muller of Norfolk and Cailyn Varkas of Norfolk have been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2009 term. More ... Featuring the works of award-winning artists Robert Thomas and Dale Hoopingarner, a new photography show opens at the Norfolk Public Library on February 1. The exhibit will show explorations in nature, both up close in fine detail and broader scenes, contrasted with the works of man, fresh as well as weathered. More ... BINGO - Bingo is held every Monday at 1 p.m. Donation is 60 cents per card. Callers are Lucy Gifun, Marina Haley, Charlotte Howard, and Betty Ray. Treasurer is Dot Callahan. All money is returned as prizes. Note: No bingo February 16th . More ... These photos were taken this week by Roxanne L. Verdeaux, Human Resources and Payroll Administrator for the Norfolk Public Schools, from a window at the Schools’ Administrative Offices. More ... |
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