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1. Today will be partly sunny and breezy, with a high near 42. Tonight there is a 30 percent chance of snow showers. It will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

2. Norton Public Library is closed today, Monday, Jan. 2. It will open again Tuesday at 10 a.m.

3. Is your middle school student considering Norton High School? Participate in the Shadow for a Day program to gain a full Lancer experience. Contact the Norton High School Guidance Office for more information 508-285-0164.

4. Join Mass Audubon in celebrating Moose Hill with the sixth annual calendar “Pathways”. This 6” by 9” calendar highlights various locations photographed throughout the past year and all proceeds support Moose Hill educational programs. To purchase the calendar call 781-784-5691, visit the Nature Center, 293 Moose Hill St., Sharon, email jngoba@massaudubon.org or visit Ward’s Berry Farm in Sharon. Desk calendars are currently on sale for $15. The Gallery at Mass Audubon's Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary is located at 293 Moose Hill St, Sharon, MA and is open daily 9 to 5 p.m.

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