Thursday, December 20, 2012
Patrolmen Bryan King and James Cameron among 260 officers to fulfill wish of Nathan Norman.
Members of the Norton Police Department travelled to Virginia Wednesday to fulfill the Christmas wish of a very special boy. The dying wish of 5-year-old Nathan Norman was to receive cards from police, fire and EMS personnel. Patrolmen Bryan King and James Cameron were among the 260 officers from 83 agencies who made the trip. Members of the Norton Police Honor Guard, they were a part of a caravan of approximately 100 police cruisers along Route 495. Norton Police Chief Brian Clark said the department heard about Nathan’s wish through social media. Nick Precourt, a Norton Special Police Officer, was the first officer to bring it to the department’s attention. Burlington Police Department coordinated the trip. “Police officers are a caring …
Your Patch Facts for the day.
Things You Need to 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. Classics and holiday songs with Norton's own Timmy Brown Tim Brown will perform holiday songs 10:30 a.m. at Norton Public Library. Brown is a 20 year old up and coming country artist from Norton. Stop by for this free program. 2. McMahon’s New Year’s Eve party tickets on sale Tickets for our McMahon’s Countryside Grill’s New Year's Eve Buffet with the Spellbinders are on sale now. The last day to purchase these tickets will be Dec. 26. A cocktail hour will be held 6 to 7 p.m. with a buffet beginning 7 p.m. with seafood, …
Monday, December 17, 2012
More than 4,500 toys collected along with $10,000 worth of raffle items.
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Monday, December 17, 2012
T’was the season for the Bishop Feehan High School annual Santa Shop which collected and distributed Christmas gifts to over 225 local families in need Dec. 13. Families who registered through St. Vincent de Paul had the opportunity to select up to five gifts for each of their children, visit with Santa, and every child left with a new pair of pajamas. “I am humbled to tell you we had over 4,500 new toys, $10,000 worth of raffle items, numerous warm pajamas, coloring books, crayons and stuffed animals,” said principal George Milot in a letter of thanks to parents for their help in purchasing toys. Well over 500 students took part in the running of the event, from leading parents through the sections of toys and carrying gifts for …
Shoebox Share Project a success.
In November, 10-year-old Trenton Leavitt had the idea to collect shoeboxes full of toys for children who lost their belongings to Hurricane Sandy. Thanks to him and his family, many children will have gifts to open this holiday season. Called the Shoebox Share Project, the Leavitt Family asked for people to fill a holiday wrapped shoebox with things like toy cars, crayons, Legos, Playdough, jump rope, makeup, hard candy and more. Their goal was to collect 100, and they almost doubled that with 181. The Leavitt Family originally was going to hand deliver the boxes, but due to unforeseen circumstances could not make the trip. Instead, Con-way Freight picked up the tab and shipped the boxes to the Atlantic City Rescue Mission at no charge. …
Resident animals welcome visitors for the holidays.
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Saturday, December 8, 2012
Christmas is almost here, so why not start making the foods associated with the holiday?
Sugar plums ... when you hear that name you think of two things—Christmas and deliciousness. This year, there is no need to buy sugar plums at the store. You can make them yourself with this easy recipe from Leann Pettit, the food columnist for Perkiomen Valley Patch in Pennsylvania. Ingredients Directions
Friday, October 5, 2012
Due date for past parents is Nov. 13, deadline for new parents Dec. 1.
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Friday, October 5, 2012
The Greater Attleboro Area Council for Children is now accepting Christmas Is For Kids applications. This program is for children aged newborn to 18 and age 22 for children with special needs. Children who have quit school or are in college are not eligible. Only custodial guardians can apply for help. Anyone living in Norton can pick up an application in the Norton Town Hall Veterans' Services Office. Completed applications must be returned to the office no later than Nov. 13. Any application received after Nov 13, by a parent who has been in the program before, will go onto a waiting list. Parents new to the program should submit all required information as soon as possible. The later the applications are received, the more difficult it…
Pasquale Barletta
8:15 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
the farm and animals all look awesome. Happy Holidays to all. more ›