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The Un-Common Theatre Company Announces
2009-10 Season of Improv Soup Shows

October 26, 2009 - Improv Soup, the Un-Common Theatre Co's improvisational comedy troupe, is made up of teenagers from all over southeastern Massachusetts & Rhode Island. Improv Soup was started in 1998 by Christa Crewdson, who remains the Soup director today.

The Soupians perform one Friday a month at 7:30 P.M. in the Burrell School auditorium, Morse St. in Foxboro, Ma. Tickets to a night of improvisational comedy costs $3 for students and $5 for adults.

2009-10 Season of Shows:

October 30th, 2009
November 13th, 2009
December 18th, 2009
January 15th, 2010
February 12th, 2010
March 19th, 2010
April 9th, 2010
May 7th, 2010
June 4th, 2010

For more information check the website at www.improvsoup.org or call (508)698-3098.

Homeowner Scares Off Suspect in Housebreak

October 8, 2009 - Norton, MA - On Wednesday, October 7 at 11am, Norton Police were dispatched to 32 East Hodges Street for a report of a Breaking and Entering into a residence.  The owner of the residence called 911 to report that, while she was home and inside the residence, she heard footsteps on the first floor.  The homeowner shouted and then heard footsteps as if someone was running. She then heard her house alarm activated as the front door was opened. She exited the residence and observed a vehicle pulling out of the driveway and observed a male operator.

The vehicle description is reported as a maroon colored Jeep Grand Cherokee with gray trim around the bottom of the vehicle and a Massachusetts registration possibly containing 7C.  The suspect's description is reported as a white male with short dirty blonde hair, thin build, clean shaven, possibly in his 40s, wearing a green long sleeve shirt.

Nothing was reported missing from the residence.  The incident remains under investigation.  Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact Det. Stephen Desfosses at the Norton Police Department at 508-285-3300.

Norton Finance Committee has Opening
Are you a registered voter, interested in town affairs, and willing to serve?

October 8, 2009 - Norton, MA - Town Moderator William Gouveia has announced there is an opening on the Norton Finance Committee.  Registered voters from the Town of Norton are welcome to apply for the position.  No experience is necessary, although experience in a wide variety of areas is always a plus.

The Finance Committee makes recommendations on all articles that go to the Town Meeting, financial and otherwise.  They meet 1-2 times per week for 2-3 months in the spring and for maybe a month in the fall, with some meetings interspersed.  The meetings generally are on Monday and Wednesday nights. All that is required is to be a registered voter, interested in town affairs, and willing to serve.  Terms are for three years.

To be considered for appointment please contact Moderator Bill Gouveia at nortontownmod@aol.com or write to him at 111 Maple Street, Norton, MA 02766.

Morning Crash on 495 Leaves One Dead, One Seriously Injured
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Vehicle Rollover Leads to OUI Arrest

October 7, 2009 - Norton, MA - On October 5 at 10:24pm, Norton Police were dispatched to the area of Maple Street at Harvey Street for a report of a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, officers observed a gray Ford Explorer lying on its passenger side with both occupants of the vehicle standing outside. After an investigation, officers discovered that the vehicle was traveling north on Maple Street and attempted to turn right onto Harvey Street when the vehicle rolled over.

Both occupants of the vehicle, Stacey Hampton, age 35, of 35 Maple Street, Norton, and a 14 year old male were not injured in the accident and refused medical attention. Hampton, the operator of the vehicle, was placed under arrest at the scene.  The 14 year old passenger was released to a parent.

Hampton is charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle while under the Influence of Alcohol, Operating a Motor Vehicle so as to Endanger, and Illegal Possession of a Class E Substance (Prescription Medication).

Car Chase Ends in Crash

October 7, 2009 - Norton, MA - On October 4 at 5:40am, Taunton Police notified Norton Police that they were pursuing a motor vehicle northbound on Taunton Avenue (Rt. 140) reported as stolen. Norton Patrolman David Schepis observed the suspect vehicle and the Taunton Police approaching the intersection of Taunton Avenue and East Main Street (Rt. 123). The vehicle attempted to turn at the intersection, but due to its high rate of speed, crashed through a steel fence and entered the Norton common, finally resting approximately 20 yards into the common.

The operator of the vehicle, Joseph Mohan IV, 18, of 46 Flintlock Road, Taunton, was placed under arrest by Taunton Police. Mohan was transported to Sturdy Hospital by the Norton Fire Department. Damage to the common included the steel fence and landscaping.

Mohan is charged by Norton Police with Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Speeding, and Wantonly Injuring Real or Personal Property.

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Barrowsville Pond Water Chestnut Removal Project

October 5, 2009 - Norton, MA - The Norton Conservation Commission and the Norton Open Space Committee would like to thank the following volunteers for participating in the Barrowsville Pond Water Chestnut Removal Project. The project is listed as a priority project for the Open Space Committee and is in the second year. Barrowsville Pond is infested with the exotic, invasive plant known as water chestnut (Trapa natans). It is the only known location in Norton and could spread to other ponds if left untreated. Water chestnut is an annual plant which means volunteers can really make a difference in removing the plants from the pond simply by pulling them out of the water before it produces a seed. The Open Space Committee obtained a wetland permit to perform the work and is following the Water Chestnut Removal Plan on file in the Conservation Office. Please contact Conservation Agent, Jennifer Carlino, for more information.

Frequently, we hear "someone should do something about this (problem)" and the following is a list of volunteers who have done something to make Norton a better place. We appreciate the efforts of the following, the scouts from Troop 12: Joseph Cocogenitti, Tom Flett, Ben Gershman, John Keay, Matthew Levine, Chris Litchfield, Matt Litchfield, Peter Mazzaferro, Nick Pickett, Dan Ruff, Assistant Scout Masters: Pat Carr, Mark Gershman, Ken Keay, Allan Litchfield, Gene Mazzaferro, Scott Pickett, Troop 61 for use of the canoes and equipment, Greg Guimond, Bryan Beattie and Kathy Lestan of B & B Lanscaping, Jason Dorrence of Dorrence Recycling for the dumpster, Keith Silver for composting the chestnut at the Hill Street Landfill, Tom Wineman, Scott Allen, Brad McKeen, and Open Space Committee members: Jim Hendrickson, Joan Guerrero, Michele Simoneaux. We are not always able to get all the volunteers names so if we have accidentally omitted someone, we apologize and certainly appreciate your participation! Anyone interested in helping with the project please contact the Conservation Office.

Photographs were taken by Allan Litchfield

(L to R) Christopher Litchfield, Nick Pickett

(L to R) John Keay, Matthew Litchfield, Ken Keay, Dan Ruff

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