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

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. 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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Norton Wants Fix for Comcast Traffic

Town asking venue, Mansfield to work to alleviate Route 140 congestion.

The Regional Weekend Planner: Kelly Clarkson, Matt Borrello and a Craft Fair

Lots of concerts this weekend.

Nick Rossi is playing at the Tavern in Wrentham at 7 p.m. to close. Join the Tavern as he plays covers of all kinds, simulating every instrument, from drums to sax, violen to sitar and more. There will be Bingo at St. Mary's Church in Norton at 6:45 p.m. The Jamie Fund is hosting their Fourth Annual Jamie Fund 5K race/walk.  There is also a free 1/4 mile fun run for kids!  The event benefits the iCARE disability awareness program that is part of the curriculum in Mansfield and other MA towns. There will be a Multi family yard sale at 8 a.m. at 30 Carpenter St, Foxboro. Clothes, Toys, Books, Furniture and lots more. Will be rescheduled during September in case of rain. The Comcast Center is presenting The Fray and Kelly Clarkson, 7:30 p.m. …

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40B, Comcast Center Traffic to be Discussed at Aug. 23 Board of Selectmen Meeting

Meeting to take place 7 p.m. at Norton Public Library.

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Regional Weekend Planner: The Tavern of Wrentham Open Their New Addition

Lots of concerts this weekend.

Kix Brooks is playing at 6 p.m. at Showcase Live in Patriot Place. Best known as one-half of legendary country music superstars Brooks & Dunn, Kix Brooks has embarked on an exciting new solo career that's sure to thrill both long-time fans of the duo, and make new fans that are just learning of the influence and reach of his long, distinguished career. Elm Tree Academy Preschool in Mansfield is hosting their Fall 2012 Preschool Enrollment all day today. InTransition is playing at the Tavern in Wrentham with Aftermath opening at 8 p.m. Join the Tavern as they celebrate the opening of their new addition both Friday and Saturday night with both bands playing both nights. There will be Bingo at St. Mary's Church in Norton at 6:45pm. Casey O'…

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Weekly Region Roundup

Region Roundup: Man Cited for Leaving Fatal Crash; Missing Teen Found (And More...)

A look at the top headlines in your town and the surrounding area for the week of July 29, 2012.

Norton Man Cited for Leaving Scene of Route 24 Fatal Massachusetts State Police have issued a citation to the man who was allegedly operating the vehicle that struck and killed a pedestrian on Route 24 northbound in Randolph early Sunday morning, July 29 (around 1:15 a.m.). Shane Wilson, 20, of Norton was issued a citation with a single charge of leaving the scene after causing personal injury resulting in death, David Traub, spokesman for Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey, said in a press release. 29-year-old Adam T. Trudeau of Needham was said to have been standing in the roadway on the northbound side of Route 24 when he was struck by Wilson's vehicle. Read more by clicking here. *** Stoughton Fire Department Helps to …

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Two Reported Dead During Thursday's Identity Festival at Mansfield's Comcast Center

An Acton and a New York resident died at the Identity Festival at Comcast Center in Mansfield Thursday night.

Mansfield Police have confirmed two men died on Thursday while at the Identity Festival at the Comcast Center. The two, 19-year-old Connor Brandon of Acton and 27-year-old Dominic Impelizzieri of 266 Roxford Road North, Syracuse, N.Y., reportedly died after taking drugs at the concert. Police said in a statement that Brandon was reported dead on Friday morning at the Boston Medical Center from the effects of several illegal drugs and alcohol found in his system. Impelizzieri also had several illegal drugs and alcohol in his system. He had been resuscitated by emergency medical personnel at the concert, but later succumbed in the morning at Rhode Island Hospital. Mansfield Police said they will continue to actively investigate the issue. …

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Comcast Center Concert Schedule

Go to the show or avoid traffic these days.

May 29: Radiohead, 7:30 p.m. June 2: Summer Jam 2012, 5 p.m. June 3: Brad Paisley with The Band Perry and Easton Corbin, 4:30 p.m. June 5: Dave Matthews Band, 7 p.m. June 6: Dave Matthews Band, 7 p.m. June 16: Rascall Flatts, 7 p.m. June 17: Drake, 7 p.m. June 23: Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band, 8 p.m. June 26: Iron Maiden, 7:30 p.m. July 14: Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan, 7:30 p.m. July 19: Vans Warped Tour, 11 a.m. July 26: Identity Festival, 1 p.m. Aug. 1: Wiz Khalifa & Mac Miller, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 3: Mayhem Festival, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 4: 311 and Slightly Stoopid, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9: System of a Down, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12: Big Time Summer Tour, 7 p.m. Aug. 14: Linkin Park and Incubus, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16: Chicago and The Doobie Brothers, 7:…

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Kelly A. Mello

2:24 am on Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Hi Skip, this is last year's schedule. I'll talk to one of the local editors and see if we can get one up for this year.   more ›

Traffic Delays Likely Saturday

Kiss Concert, Wheaton commencement, Reach the Beach Relay and youth baseball and softball games all taking place.

It's going to be busy in town this Saturday with the Reach the Beach Relay, Wheaton commencement ceremony, a concert at Comcast and youth baseball. Reach the Beach will run through Norton from approximately 2:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday morning. Runners will come into town from Easton's Bay Road and cross onto Route 123. The first checkpoint in town is at St. Mary's Church. They will then make their way down Power Street then S. Worcester Street until they reach Sysco. From there they will head into Taunton. The Wheaton College commencement ceremony will begin 10 a.m. If you are attending this, the graduation will take place on the campus green, also known as "The Dimple." If it rains, the ceremony will be moved to the Haas Athletic Center on …

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Selectmen Hoping for Hotel

Parcel of land near TPC thought by selectmen to be ideal for hotel.