Scouts Graduate from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts

Crossover ceremony held Sunday, February 13.

Norton Cub Scout Pack 61 held a crossover ceremony Sunday, Feb. 13 at  St Mary’s Parish Center in Norton. William Whynacht, James Valentine, Michael dePont, Ryan Eykel, Brendan Blake, Gregory Golden, Eugene Marsolais and Dylan Moreau graduated from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. In addition to completing all their Webelos requirements, William Whynacht, James Valentine, Michael dePont, Ryan Eykel, Gregory Golden and Dylan Moreau also earned Cub Scouts highest honor, the Arrow of Light. The Pack also thanked the boy’s den leaders Larry Valentine for his seven years of service to Scouts, and Finnian dePont for his five years of service as well as retiring Cubmaster, Walter Eykel for his 11 years of service. The boys were welcomed into Boy Scouts …

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Norton Patch VIP of the Week: Bill Lippincott

Business savvy resident uses experience to help others.

Norton resident Bill Lippincott, who is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch, knows a lot about businesses and how to work with people. Put those together, and you have a very useful resource. Self described as an ambassador for the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, which services the Norton, Mansfield and Foxboro communities Bill Lippincott, helps promote Chamber membership. “I help with fundraising and developing new business and commerce between the towns,” Lippincott said. “We like to do business with people we know and encourage people to buy locally. Most new jobs are created by local businesses. They’re the first line of defense. Small business employers are the first to rehire in a bad economy. “For people out of work, it’s really …

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PATCH FACTS

5 Things You Need To Know Today: Jan. 10

Your Patch facts for the day.

Five Things You Should Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1.)  A School Committee meeting will be held 6:30 p.m. in the library on the second floor of Norton Middle School. The next meeting will be held Jan. 24. 2.) Play & Learn with CPC will take place at Norton Public Library, 68 E. Main St., 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This is a literacy-based program with stories, songs, parent hand-outs and a lot of different activities for children ages 2.9 to 6 about snow. Registration required. 3.) A Sachem Roundtable with The Arbors will take place at 763 County St., Taunton, 7 to 8:30 p.m. For …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: Jan. 8

Your Patch facts for the day.

Five Things You Should Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1.) Road to High Adventure Workshop SSC registration will take place at Boy Scouts of America, 152 W. Main St., 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a hands-on workshop in crew building and planning and leadership skills to effectively attend many of the Boy Scouts of America High Adventure bases; Philmont Scout Ranch, Northern Tier Canoe Base, Florida Seabase and the Bechtel High Adventure Summit. The course is conducted by Rick Gariepy, Council Training chair and seasoned Philmont trek adviser. Coffee will be provided. Fee is $5 per …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: Jan. 3

Your Patch facts for the day.

Five Things You Should Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1.) An Angle Tree Roundtable will be held at United Methodist Church of Chartley, 76 S. Worcester St., 7 to 8 p.m. For more information visit the Annawon Council Boy Scouts of America website or e-mail roberta.gilson@scouting.org. 2.) A men's book discussion group will be held at Norton Public Library, 68 E. Main St., 6:30 to 8 p.m. Led by Jay Boucher, It will be held the first Monday of each month. For more information visit the library website, call 508-285-0265 or e-mail nortonlibrary@sailsinc.org. 3.) A Finance Committee…

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