Thursday, December 6, 2012
Thank you letter from Norton Parks and Recreation.
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Thursday, December 6, 2012
On behalf of the Norton Parks and Recreation Department, we would like to thank the community for participating in a fun family night this past Sunday at our Festival of Lights. The turnout was tremendous, due to the warmer weather. We would also like to thank our sponsors: North Easton Savings Bank, Roche Bros. Supermarkets and Honey Dew Donuts. Without their support this event would not be possible. Also a big thank you to Santa and Mrs. Claus, Bob Kimball, Master of Ceremonies; Tim Brown, singer; The Norton Singers, Rev. Bernie Hinkley, Trinitarian Church; Junior Girl Scout Troop 80443 and their leaders Mrs. Sandy Ollerhead and Mrs. Erin Brennan for being Santa’s elves; Orsi Photographers; Jett Jam Entertainment; Norton Community Lions…
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Letter to the editor from Rep. Jay Barrows.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Even in the toughest of times, the human spirit never fails. Just this past weekend, I was honored to attend a variety of events around my district where the generosity of our friends’ and neighbors’ time, talent and resources was on full display. In Foxborough, the Annual BIT school fundraising event saw a turnout of 400 parents, school administrators, and supporters. Simultaneously, parents in Mansfield were doing the same good work for their elementary schools. Both events are run by extraordinary volunteers, primarily hard-working mothers, who spend months planning and finding new ways to earn additional dollars for their children and are largely successful. Thank you. I also joined the Mansfield Pop Warner Awards Night this …
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Letter to the editor from Sean Slater.
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Joe Kennedy III, a 31 year old with no qualifications and very little experience in business or politics is a candidate for the 4th Congressional District. Sean Bielat, a Marine reserve officer and small business CEO with a proven track record of success and personal integrity is also running for this seat. Sean’s resume, charisma and economy – driven positions on fiscal responsibility would make him a heavy favorite in most congressional races across the country. That being said, we are in Massachusetts, where there is a belief, however illogical, that a candidate’s name outweighs a candidate’s qualifications. As familiar as voters might be with the Kennedy name, those same voters are as equally unfamiliar with his positions on many …
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Letter to the editor from Nancy Rowe.
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Ms. Kelly Mello: Jimmy Fund Golf extends its sincerest thanks to the organizers and sponsors of the Quality Beverage Golf Tournament held on June 7, Norton Country Club in Norton, Mass. Special recognition and appreciation goes to Conrad Wetterau, owner of Quality Beverage, along with Stephen Doherty of Franklin, Mass., and Jenn Nolan of Taunton, Mass., who organized the 21st annual event. The dedicated sponsors, participants, and volunteers helped raise critical funds to support research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Quality Beverage Golf Tournament is one of the many golf tournaments that will be held in 2012 to raise funds for the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber. The presenting sponsors for Jimmy Fund Golf’s 2012 …
Monday, April 16, 2012
Letter to the editor from Steven Wiseman.
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Monday, April 16, 2012
Recently The Board of Selectmen sent out a forty five page document of the Town Charter and the proposed changes to this Charter. Unfortunately this document only dealt with ballot question number one and some of the information provided for that question was incorrect (sections 3.5 and 3.8 should have been crossed out). A letter of explanation was recently mailed and corrects the information and provides explanations for questions two and three. The Charter Review Committee has worked long and hard with openness and opportunity for public input. I hope that the voters take the time to review and understand the documents. I may not agree with all of the changes however I must respect the thoughtfulness and dedication the committee …
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Letter to the editor by Steven Wiseman.
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
In addition to urging every voter to exercise your basic right, there are questions on the ballot this election that seek to take away your right to elect the Officials that serve you. I will address the Water and Sewer Commissioners and the Superintendent of these Departments as I have experience in this position and understand the importance of the Office. The Commissioners are charged with setting the rates of those connected to the systems, insuring the availability of safe drinking water and providing a system of disposal for the waste. Approximately one half of the households in the Town have failing or failed septic systems. With the lack of proper drainage soils and mandated disposal regulations, the need for public sewers …
Friday, March 2, 2012
Letter to the editor from Norton High student Micayla Valeri as a journalism assignment.
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Friday, March 2, 2012
Dear Editor: My reasoning for writing today is to raise awareness about a horrible subject that most teenage girls go through; the subject is teen pregnancy! Teen pregnancy is when a girl under the age of 20, or younger, gets pregnant either accidentally or even trying. This issue is going on all around the world. Some states are worse than others. Even though we all go through sex education in school, learn about protection and how to prevent it from happening, this does not stop some people from having sex. Many people are trying to raise awareness about teen pregnancy; it is still going to happen every day, and gradually getting worse! Most teenagers when they turn on the TV, they go straight to MTV. Some of the many shows on MTV are…
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Letter to the editor by 16-year-old Brandon Leavitt.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Our veterans are some of the most important people in our country. They faced horrors and threats we think only exists in movies. They have heard things, seen things, and done things we could never bear to do. The absolute least thing we could do for them is respect them. We need to show them that we care about what they have done for us. Above all else, we need to appreciate them. A while ago, I went to see the Veterans Day parade. I was shocked, appalled, and horrified to see that only perhaps fifty people came to show their appreciation by even watching. The scouts came to march in the parade, and a marching band marched with the veterans, but other than that, no one else came to the parade. A veteran walked past us with an incredibly …
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Letter to the editor from NHS student Morgan Fox as a journalism assignment.
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Dear Editor: In my community, a group of Norton High School students volunteer their time to play with children with a wide variety of disabilities. This organization is a Challenger League called “Little Wiffles” that is under the Norton Youth Baseball/Softball League. On Saturday mornings twenty- two players and thirty volunteers called ”Base Buddies” come out and play wiffle ball and kickball. Player’s ages range from four and up. On Saturday mornings, Base Buddies come out to the baseball field at the high schools parking lot to help these children one on one. We help strengthen their playing skills and interaction skills. Little Wiffles gives children with a disability a chance to play a sport that they normally would not …
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Thursday, September 29, 2011
Letter to the editor from Kaleigh Schleicher as part of a journalism assignment.
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Thursday, September 29, 2011
Dear Editor: I am writing to you today about Norton students being charged unfairly to park at the high school. Only students are charged a fee to park. My reasons for believing this is unfair are because our school already charges for busing, sports, and other necessities. Even though charging for these things is necessary for our school system, it does add a financial burden. Parking in the lot is a cheaper option than busing, and for students who have cars it is a more practical solution. However, I believe it is unfair to students that the spot can be taken away as disciplinary action, once a student has paid for it. It is a privilege for a student to park in the lot, if they weren’t charged to do so. Once paid for it isn’t fair …
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Amy
9:56 pm on Thursday, December 6, 2012
I would like to thank Santa for writing and returning the children's Letters to Santa. I was surprised to have already received them. My 5 year old son was ecstatic when he opened his today. more ›