Saturday, January 15, 2011
First Night brings the community together.
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Saturday, January 15, 2011
By now we have all read the great articles about Norton’s First Night. As terrific as the talent was, as fantastic the food was, as beautiful the bonfire was, the best thing in my mind about the event was that it brought together people from all over the town. It generated true community spirit. It was an event that brought people together, not for some political cause, but for just pure enjoyment. You were able to see people that you don’t see every day. It reminded me a lot of the fall soccer season. I always equate that experience to something like seeing your neighbors emerge from their homes after a long hard winter. But until First Night, fall soccer and Lighting of the Common were the only community events to bring people together…
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Sunday, January 2, 2011
A thank you to all volunteers.
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Sunday, January 2, 2011
Happy New Year all. I hope that everyone who attended our kickoff party on New Years Eve in Norton had a wonderful time. I can tell you that we did. An event such as this takes so much time and energy from so many people. I would like to acknowledge them now and ask that if you know any of them, you pass along your thanks for a great job. Ladies and gentleman, a few of my friends... From Safety Attleboro Police Department, GATRA, Norton Emergency Management Agency, Mansfield Emergency Management Agency, Rehoboth Emergency Management Agency, New Bedford Emergency Management Agency, Norton Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Norton Water & Sewer Department, Wheaton Public Safety, Chartley Methodist Church and Boy Scouts Troop 12. …
Saturday, January 1, 2011
A look at the week of Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.
This week started off with the season's first snowstorm. Sunday and Monday coverage on Norton Patch included information on what to expect, resulting accidents and how to cure those snowed-in blues. Also on Sunday, columnist David Lambert wrote about what happened in news a century ago this week. Norton Animal Shelter pet of the week was Yoda, a playful Portuguese Hunting Dog. Norton High School wrestling was featured on Tuesday. This story was a preview of upcoming tournaments in which Norton finished in 10th place overall and had the highest finish of all the Division 3 teams at the competition. On Wednesday, car accidents took over most of the police log due to the snow. There were also several arrests made. An article originally from …
Norton residents enjoyed New Year's Eve celebration.
Norton residents enjoyed a variety of entertainments and activities at the town's first First Night celebration. In addition to local singers, bands and storytellers, residents enjoyed a spectacular fireworks display at midnight. Merchants and bus attendants estimated that 3,000 people showed up for the event last night. "While I know that some always say there is always room for improvement, I am not one of them," First Night Chairman Brian Coughlin said. "I dont think that any member of the team would change anything and neither would I. The weather was even perfect." The skies were free of precipitation and the temperature remained around 40 degrees. According to Police Lieutenant Todd Jackson, the entire night was incident free. "…
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The New Year was rung in without a hitch, winner of iPad from Patch announced.
Brian Coughlin, Dan Rich and the rest of the Tricentennial Committee will sleep good tonight, knowing that all their hard work paid off without a hitch. The year 2010 ended on a great note full of ice skating, a bon fire, music, fireworks and more at Henri A. Yelle Elementary and Norton High School. Volunteers also have about 100 days to regroup before the Formal Ball being held at Mansfield Holiday Inn Saturday, April 2. First Night is the first of a few events celebrating Norton's 300th anniversary. In addition to the ball, there will be a birthday parade Sunday, June 12 and a town picnic Sunday, Aug. 14. Norton Patch also had a table at the event, informing the public on its goals to bring you the latest in news and features. Everyone …
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Friday, December 31, 2010
A schedule of activities on Norton High School and Henri A. Yelle Elementary property.
Parking for First Night will be at Wheaton College and Norton Middle School, with shuttles running 5 p.m. until everyone goes home. Henri A. Yelle Elementary 6 p.m.: Pumpernickel Puppets, ages 3 and older 6 p.m.: Kids dance 7 p.m.: Big Ryan, Stories & Music 8 p.m.: Magical Moments Magic Show 9 p.m.: Swords Songs & More. Pirates & Story Time 7 – 9 p.m.: Balloon artist and face painting 7 – 9 p.m.: Superheroes Also in front of Henri A. Yelle Elementary will be the pirate ship, Fun Bus, fire engine and police car. Inside the school you can also purchase First Night souvenirs and watch a slide show. Norton High School 6 – 11 p.m.: Adult dance 6 – 11 p.m.: Norton Has Talent In front of the high school will be a Winslow Farm animal exhibit from…
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Terri G. to perform at Norton Has Talent during First Night festivities.
"Norton used to be a very quaint town, very small. Thirty years later, it just got so big," said singer and songwriter Terri G. (Terri Gary). On New Year's Eve, Norton is about to get a whole lot bigger. Norton's First Night is expected to draw a huge crowd and will have an abundance of events. One of the highlights is Norton Has Talent. Lending her own talent to this show, is Terri G., who will be performing three songs starting at 9 p.m. at Norton High School. The Stoughton High School graduate moved to Norton 30 years ago. With three adult children, ages 27, 22 and 20, Terri G. is now fulfilling her dream to be a famous musician. "I'm not sure my style of music is amusing to them," Terri laughed. "But they are very happy for me. My …
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Ten-year-old Derek Martin to sing and play guitar for First Night festivity.
Already a budding musician at age 10, playing guitar and singing various times for school, Derek Martin plans on becoming much more. "Becoming famous is my biggest dream," he said. Just one more step in achieving this goal, Derek will be performing in Norton Has Talent, part of the town's First Night celebration Dec. 31. Derek will have approximately 15 minutes to play his guitar and sing songs, one of which is a special tribute to Norton. It took him about two days to write the song, "300 Glory Years," which goes to the tune of "Other Side" by Red Hot Chili Peppers. "He starts playing, he yells out the words and then I write," said his mother, Sally Martin. "300 Glory Years" is chock full of facts about the town, mentioning King Philip's …
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The 9-year-old will open Norton Has Talent with story about time travel.
As soon as First Night chairman Brian Coughlin spoke to Lily Holloway's fourth grade class about Norton Has Talent, the 9 year old knew she wanted to be involved. Lily, a student at Henri A. Yelle Elementary, was very eager to call Beth McManus, the coordinator of the talent show. She left a lengthy message on the phone, and patiently waited three days before getting a call back. When Annemarie Holloway answered, McManus told Lily's mom how great of an idea Lily had. And so now Lily is opening the event with a story about time travel. "Lily's dad is a history buff," Annemarie said. "When she said 'I want to do a story about time travel,' his face lit up." "I'm going through all the history of Norton and the things that were there," Lily …
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Town kick's off 300th birthday celebration with New Year's event.
"Happy New Year," said First Night committee chairman Brian Coughlin to about 45 volunteers at the monthly table top meeting Oct. 25. "Only 69 days until New Year's Eve." Norton turns 300 years old June 11, 2011 but the party is starting early with a First Night celebration Dec. 31. Preparation for the big night began about 18 months ago with the formation of the committee, Coughlin said. First Night will open to the public 6 p.m. Dec. 31 and end after midnight Jan. 1, 2011, with a fireworks display, sponsored by North Easton Savings Bank who donated $10,000 to the event. Roche Brothers, 175 Mansfield Ave., donated $5,000 to the event. This donation will help the committee buy a countdown clock that they had discussed at a previous meeting…
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Brian
2:55 pm on Saturday, January 15, 2011
Thanks Tom! I am so glad to see your letter. Our team was made up of folks from all walks of life with different political backgrounds and the common goal to "Have Fun". While the Picnic will be great, don't forget that we have a 3 to 4 hour parade set for June 12th and a great night out in April (the 2nd) with the Town Ball. Tix are now on sale! If anybody wants to get involved, go to our web … more ›