Members of Norton Fire Department Awarded for Service

Norton fire chief Richard Gomes among recipients.

Fire chief Richard Gomes and selectmen's chairman Robert Kimball presented eight awards at Thursday's selectmen's meeting, honoring those who have achieved 20 years of service or more in the department. The awards are given out every four or five years, said Gomes, and are designated by the state Fire Service Commission. This year's recipients were call firefighter and selectman Robert Salvo and captain Albert Briand for over 20 years on the force, call captain Edward W. Murray for 35 years, deputy chief Paul J. Schleicher for 35 years, firefighter John F. Morrissey for 40 years and fire chief Richard Gomes himself for over 40 years as a career firefighter. Also presented with the honor were department Secretary Judith A. McCarron for 28 …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: Feb. 20

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.)  Sunday Mass Service will be held at St. Mary's Church, 1 Power St., 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. For more information visit the church website, call 508-285-4462 or e-mail stmarysnorton@verizon.net. 2.)  Chartley United Methodist Church, 78 S. Worcester St., will hold Sunday School and worship 10:30 a.m. For more information visit the church website or call 508-226-5096. 3.)  A Winter Greens Hike will be held at 259 Massapoag Ave., North Easton, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Come out for a fun hike exploring winter trees, shrubs and …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: Dec. 24

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.) Trinitarian Congregational Church, E Main St. will hold thre Christmas Eve services. The first service will be a Contemplative Communion Service at 5 p.m. The second will be a Family Candlelight Service with a special Christmas Story at 7 p.m. The third will be a Candlelight Service of lessons and carols with special music from the Choir at 11 p.m. For more information, visit the church website, call 508-285-4710 or e-mail tcchurch@verizon.net. 2.) School break begins in Norton Public Schools, and will resume Monday, Jan…

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