Region Roundup: Party Causes Noise Concerns, Easton Marathon Runner Delivers Speech, Murder [And More..]

A look at what is happening around the region.

Wheaton Alumni Party Raises Noise Concerns The Norton Board of Selectmen approved two one-day alcohol permits for a function at Wheaton College on May 17, but with some contention. Selectmen vice chair Robert Kimball raised his concern about an ongoing issue with the noise level at certain parties. “We don’t care that you go out and have a good time, as long as [the students] don’t scream,” he said. Watch: Boston Marathon Runner from Easton Delivers Inspiring Speech Prior to Stoughton Road Race Prior to the start of the 5 School 5K road race, held April 27 at the Stoughton YMCA, Bobby O'Donnell III, son of Stoughton Fire Department Captain Bob O'Donnell and Easton resident, addressed the crowd of runners and spectators, delivering an …

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WANTED: Bra Thief

A thief in Victoria's Secret is the subject of today's "Wanted."

Each week, we'll feature a different outstanding criminal case from around the region. Information is courtesy of MassMostWanted.com. If you have any information regarding the case, contact your local police department. Theft - Case No. 120613 October 15, 2012 Foxboro : Victoria Secret Case Details: Two males entered the store. One was a white male wearing a red shirt and jeans. The other was a black male wearing a dark colored jacket. The two males proceeded to the front display case and placed approximately 20 assorted bra's ($55.00 a piece) into a Eastern Mountain Sports bag and then left the store without paying. The white male has been identified as Richard Verdone 5/20/74 and has been charged. The Foxboro Police are still attempting …

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WANTED: Stolen Debit Card

Gift cards purchased with a stolen debit card is the subject of today's "Wanted."

Each week, we'll feature a different outstanding criminal case from around the region. Information is courtesy of MassMostWanted.com. If you have any information regarding the case, contact your local police department. Theft - Case No. 120484 September 03, 2012 Foxboro : CVS Case Details: Black Female below entered the CVS store in Foxboro and purchased $400.00 in gift cards using victim's debit master card. Black female was described to be in her 20's approx. 5'6" and weighing approx. 120 to 130 lbs. Any information on the identity of the suspect please contact the Foxboro Detective Division 508-543-1212- Ext 264. If you have any information about the identity of this person or where they are, please contact: Foxboro: (508) 543-1212 x …

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WANTED: Mike's Hard Lemonade Theft

Police are on the lookout for one thirsty thief

Each week, we'll feature a different outstanding criminal case from around the region. Information is courtesy of MassMostWanted.com. If you have any information regarding the case, contact your local police department. Theft - Case No. 120286 May 13, 2012 Foxboro : Stadium Gulf 20 Washington Street Case Details: On 5/13/12 at approximately 2:21 a.m. suspect #1 white male smashed the front door window with a hammer and entered the Stadium Gulf. Suspect #2 white male w/ mustache stood watch outside the front door. Suspect's stole two six packs of (Mikes Hard Lemonade) and left area on foot. Any information on the identity of the suspects please contact the Foxborough Police Detective Division 508-543-1212 ext 264. If you have any …

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What's New for the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce in June

A list of Chamber happenings in Norton, Foxborough and Mansfield.

Congratulations to the Town of Norton for making such terrific progress on its High School renovation project. The Tri Town Chamber board of directors greatly appreciated Greg Smolley from JCJ Architecture and Tom O’Neill from project management company Pinck and Company stopping by to provide an update on the project. Norton continues the tradition of celebrating its status as one of the oldest communities in the state. Building upon last year’s Tricentennial, the town is slated to celebrate Founders Day by way of a picnic and fireworks on Saturday, June 23. Chamber Ambassador and Nortonian Bill Lippincott from Merrill Lynch is once again taking a lead role in organizing the event. Two weeks prior to Norton’s event, the town of Foxborough…

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NHS Boys' Tennis Drop Match to Foxborough

The Lancers are now 1-1 after losing 4-1 to the Warriors.

This time last year, the Norton Lancers had no problem putting away the Foxborough Warriors boys' tennis team with a 4-1 victory against their foe out of the Hockomock League. A year later, the tables have turned as the Warriors beat the Lancers 4-1 behind an impressive performance by their singles players.  Things looked rough from the beginning for the Lancers after first singles player P.J. Levesque was forced to play with a broken racket against Foxborough's Wes Young. After falling 2-6 to Young, Levesque almost rallied back in the second set but couldn't get past Young, losing 4-6.  "If PJ's racket didn't break, I think it would of been a different story. But he played hard and the other kid was very good," Norton coach Eric Bradford …

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Mansfield Completes Crossroads District Vote

Mansfield becomes fourth town to approve the filing of an application for creation of combined veteran's services district

  Mansfield became the fourth town to officially approve the filing of an application to the state veterans services department for the creation of a combined veteran's services district at their regular meeting on Wednesday. The group, now dubbed the Crossroads Veteran's Services District, was first mentioned by Mansfield Town Manager Bill Ross in September, and the board unanimously endorsed the concept. Ross had been contacted by Foxborough, whose new part time veterans agent Michael Johns was assisting Norton along with Mansfield agent John Hogan, in the absence of a full time agent of its own. Norton had been sharing an agent, Stephen Nolan, with Easton, but Nolan left suddenly. Since the concept was first discussed, Foxborough has …

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PatchCast: Patriots, Town Management Survey and Irene Response

Your region roundup of news for Tuesday, Sept. 13.

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PatchCast: Kanye and Jay-Z Rap, Cradles to Crayons and Heroin Bust

Your region roundup of news for Tuesday, Aug. 9.

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Best Weekend Bargins

Post your yard sales on Patch for free each week.

Each week, Patch will presents a list of yard sales in the area for free. If you want to get your yard sale on Patch, send the details to michaelh@patch.com. Saturday, July 16: FOXBOROUGH- 29 Sullivan Way, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a moving sale and everything must go. NORTH EASTON- 24 Pammys Path, 8 a.m. NORTH EASTON- 112 Randall St., 11 a.m. SHARON- 34 Harold St., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be many bargains, baby items and furniture. STOUGHTON- 81 D. St. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parts of the proceeds will go to buying art supplies, DVDs and other items for Children's Hospital.

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