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5 Things Nov. 5: Montion's Biscotti Fundraiser, Abstracts Show and More

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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. “Beautiful Souls” book discussion for men A men's book discussion group will be held 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Norton Public Library. Led by Jay Boucher, this month's selection is “Beautiful Souls: Saying No, Breaking Rank, and Heeding the Voice of Conscience in Dark Times,” by Eyal Press. This group meets the first Monday of each month. 2. Montione's Biscotti and Italian Bakery fundraiser Montione's Biscotti and Italian Bakery has offered to give 10 percent of sales from Nov. 1 to 17 to Foxborough High School Girls Soccer - …

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Chamber Names Person, Business of the Year

The recipients will be honored at a banquet next month.

The United Regional Chamber of Commerce, which has a membership that includes businesses in Norton, announced Monday the recipients of the person and business of the year awards. The winners are Ed Hurley, president of the Hockomock Area YMCA, and Cryan Landscape Contractors. A chamber press release states, "Under Hurley's leadership, the Hockomock YCMA serves every segment of the population, from preschoolers to senior citizens." State Rep. Betty Poirier nominated Hurley for the award. "At the heart of all of these programs is Ed Hurley," said Poirier, according to the chamber's release. "He is the inspiration and the motivation for all of these programs and many more. Ed is respected by all those who have been touched by his generous and…

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5 Things Sept. 16: Animal Imitations, Boston College High Awards and More

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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. High near 71, low around 41 Today will be sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind will be 5 to 8 mph. Tonight will be clear, with a low around 41. West wind will be around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. 2. Animal imitations of Make We Music Ensemble The members of the Make We Music Ensemble will use their talents to imitate a variety of animals with early wind instruments and voices and tell stories 2 p.m. at Trinitarian Congregational Church. The purpose of this performance is to raise awareness for the kind and…

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5 Things Sept. 7: Library Card, Healthy Packs and More

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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. High near 86, low around 66 Today there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog is expected before 9 a.m. Otherwise, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind will be 3 to 8 mph. There will be patchy fog after 11 p.m. Otherwise, it will be partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind will be 3 to 7 mph. 2. Library Card Sign-Up Month September is Library Card Sign-up Month. Norton Public Library now has new shopper card sets, with both a standard library card and a keychain card. …

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North Easton Savings Bank Named Business of the Year

Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce awards bank at annual Success and Service awards ceremony.

The Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce named North Easton Savings Bank as “Business of the Year” at the annual Success and Service awards ceremony Friday, Jan. 27, 2012.  Marilyn A. Lewis, vice president, technology and compliance officer of the bank and director and former treasurer of the Tri-Town Chamber, accepted the award on behalf of the bank.   North Easton Savings Bank has been a member and active supporter of the Tri-Town Chamber for many years. Their employees actively serve on non-profit boards and are involved in many events throughout the towns that the Chamber serves.  “We are honored to be recognized by the Chamber for our efforts in giving back to the communities we serve," said Courtney N. Palm, assistant vice president and …

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