Monday, April 29, 2013
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. Storytime and Book Club Ms. Lee's Monthly Storytime at Norton Public Library will start 10:30 a.m. Today’s topic is “Hola Amigos!” All ages are welcome. At 5:30 p.m., Parent & Child Book Club will begin. This month’s book is “The Mouse and the Motorcycle,” by Beverly Cleary. This program is for kids in or near grades 2 through 4 and their guardians. Bring a snack. 2. NHS track meet Norton High School’s varsity track and field team will compete against Medway in a home meet 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. 3. Fitting in, Getting Fit by KJ, …
Sunday, March 10, 2013
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. Gift basket raffle Friends of the Library is selling tickets for a gift basket raffle through March 29. Basket themes include kitchen, wine, music, kids, office, spa, etc. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5. The drawing will be March 29 at noon. 2. Worship Services will be at St. Mary’s Church 8 and 9:30 a.m., at Unitarian Congregational Church at 9 a.m., Trinitarian Congregational Church at 10 a.m. and Chartley Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. 3. Maple Sugar Festival Journey back in time to enjoy the time honored tradition …
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
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. Card making and Teen and Junior Friends meeting Local artist, Betty Saccocia, is offering an adult card making session 1:30 p.m. in the community room in which participants will be able to create two different greeting cards. She will provide all direction and materials for up to 15 people. Participants will leave with their completed cards, as well as envelopes to mail the cards. The Teen and Junior Friends will hold a meeting 3:30 p.m. in the community room. Discuss upcoming events, help make purchasing decisions and play …
Friday, November 23, 2012
Using social media to connect with customers.
Social media has provided small and local businesses the opportunity to connect with loyal customers and reach out to new ones. Below is a list of businesses in Norton you should follow on Facebook: Lori's Consignment Shop Bristol Coach & Limousine Sabatino's Trattoria Sweet Stuff Bake Shop Baker's Tree Service Norton Family Dental Group Advanced Dental Care of Norton Mansfield Bank Tom's Barber Shop The Olde Thyme Shoppe, Inc D & L's Pampered Paws Norton Country Club Tova's Catering, Inc. Web Design by Robin On Point Graphics Montione's Biscotti & Italian Bakery Wendells Mangia Neapolitan Pizzeria MGA Links at Mamantapett Norton Kayak Company Inquiry Analytics, LLC Revelation Yoga LLC Red Dragon Martial Arts Academy On the Barre Dance …
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Your Patch Facts for the day.
Five 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. Chartley Halloween Parade The Chartley Halloween parade will start at noon today. Route 123 between the Norton/Attleboro line and St. Mary’s Church will close at 11:30 a.m. to make way for the procession. 2. Free watercolor workshop Hunakai Studio will be holding a free watercolor workshop 10 a.m. to noon for adult students new to the studio. All materials will be provided for the one day workshop. Space is limited call or email to reserve your spot. Must not have taken classes or workshops at Hunakai Studio in the past…
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Earthquake did not cause any injuries in town.
At 7:12 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16, an earthquake in Southern Maine resonated all the way to the Boston area, including Norton. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the epicenter of the quake was in Lake Arrowhead, ME, about 20 miles west of Portland, ME, and registered a 4.0 on the Richter Scale (initial reports indicated a 4.6). The epicenter was about 92 miles from Boston. Twitter and Facebook reports indicate that the effects were felt in Massachusetts and New Hampshire as well. In Norton, residents of Norton Glen, N. Washington Street, James Street, E. Main Street and Middlesex Avenue reported feeling the quake on the Norton Patch Facebook page. "It felt strong to me! My kids were blaming each other for shaking the bunk beds!" wrote…
Monday, October 8, 2012
Your Patch Facts for the day.
Five 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. Norton Track Boosters 5k registration open Registration is open for the Norton Track Boosters 5k. The 5k is Sunday, Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. while the 1-mile kids race starts 10:15 a.m. This event will take place rain or shine. The flat, fast wheel measured 3.1 mile course will start on the side of the J. S. Solmonese Elementary School. The course is open to all runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes. T-shirts will be available to the first 100 pre-registered participants. New running shoes from DB SPORTS to the overall …
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
If you're a fan of social media, let us know what you think about Facebook's approach in today's poll.
Facebook users who chat often on the social media platform may want to think twice about the discussions they're having. That is, if those discussions fall into what could be considered as "suspicious". The network, as well as other social media platforms, are now monitoring user chats for potential criminal activity, and subsequently notifying authorities if suspicious behavior is discovered, according to an article this week on Mashable.com. A new software used by Facebook scans chats for keywords and phrases that could potentially fall into the "criminal" category, and pays more attention to chats between users who don’t already have a well-established connection on the site and whose profile data indicate something may be wrong, such …
Monday, December 26, 2011
Taking your new iPhone for a spin? Download the Patch app for quick access to local news and events
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Monday, December 26, 2011
Patch has apps for iPhones and Android phones, and also makes it easy for you to upload photos, news and comments from anywhere. Here's a look at a few ways you can connect with Patch through your mobile device. Patch for iPhone Patch for iPhone keeps customers connected to the latest news, weather, local business listings and current events happening in their neighborhood. Patch’s app will keep them engaged and mobile by delivering 24/7 local community coverage. The Patch app's useful features include: Plus, they can save anything from favorite stories to business listings direct to the iPhone for easy offline access. Customer opinions are extremely valued, so send app feedback to the Patch team is encouraged. Patch can be the number …
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