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Norton High Alumni Reunion Being Planned on Social Networking Site

September 28, 2009 - Norton, MA - The social networking site Face Book has a new role; it is being used as a venue for planning a local high school reunion. A group of Norton High School alumni who connected as a result of joining the hip website are arranging a reunion party this upcoming October 9-10 weekend.

Graduates and Faculty from "All Years" of the local school are invited to attend. The unique aspect of this modern party planning is that the details are being arranged in cyberspace. Members from as far away as California, Colorado, and Florida are getting involved with organizing the festivities.

The reunion weekend will include a Norton High School Football game against Hopkinton, DJ, slideshow, with festivities kicking off at 5pm on Friday 9 Oct, and a bonfire on Saturday 10 Oct.. Reunion organizer Phil Sicard, class of 1984 explains, "Facebook was a revelation. I'm now joking, and reminiscing with friends I haven't seen or heard from in 25 years. Facebook has been a fantastic facilitator and tool for real time, shared, reunion planning. None of this could have happened though, without support from the Norton School System. Superintendent Ansay and Principal Dewar have gone above and beyond in their tremendous facility and planning assistance for the reunion."

A small donation of $25 for each alumnus will cover food expenses for the Norton High gymnasium event that is being arranged in conjunction with the football game. The menu has been planned to include appetizers, clam chowder, chicken pasta, veggie wraps, fruit salad and dessert. The bonfire is planned at a private residence. This event will be a bring your own lawn chair, food, and beverage. There will be plenty of off-street parking available. Alumni and their families are invited to arrive around 3pm.

All Norton High graduates and faculty are invited to attend this fun weekend. Members of Face Book can find out more about the event by "friending" Norton High School Reunion Weekend. Alumni are invited to submit candid high school photos to the FB location. Interested alumni may learn more about this exciting event by sending an e-mail to nhs.alumni.reunion@cox.net or by calling 757-328-6366.

Police Arrest Subject in Connection with Housebreak

September 24, 2009 - Norton, MA - On September 22,  Norton Police Detectives Stephen Desfosses and Todd Bramwell, assisted by Taunton, Raynham and State Police, arrested Jeffrey Chapman, age 34 of 43 Porter St., Taunton MA, on a warrant charging him with Receiving Stolen Property over $250.00. There is a second arrest warrant pending for a second suspect.

Chapman's arrest is a result of an investigation by Desfosses and Norton Police Detective Lt. Thomas Petersen. Norton Detectives investigated a housebreak that occurred on Monday September 21, 2009 at a residence in Norton.

MA State Police Trooper John Santos, of the Middleboro Barracks, stopped a vehicle on Monday in Taunton shortly after the Norton housebreak. Chapman and the second subject were in this vehicle.  Trooper Santos recovered a large amount of jewelry at that motor vehicle stop, which was later found to be among items taken at the Norton housebreak.

The investigation is on-going, and police are actively searching for the second suspect.

***UPDATE***

September 28, 2009 - On September 24, State Police and Taunton police arrested, Leon R. Pacheco, 28, of 25 Chase St., Taunton MA.

Pacheco was arrested on a Norton Police warrant for Receiving Stolen Property over $250.00

This arrest is the result of an investigation by Norton police detectives into a housebreak on Oak St. in Norton.

Pacheco was operating a 2001 Gold BMW in Taunton on Monday September 21, 2009, when he was stopped for a motor vehicle infraction by Tpr. John Santos of the Massachusetts State Police. Pacheco and Jeffrey Chapman, 34, also of Taunton, were in the vehicle when stopped. Tpr. Santos recovered a large amount of jewelry, which was later found to be taken from the Norton housebreak.

Pacheco was transported to the Taunton District Court for arraignment.

Vandalism at Johnson Acres

September 24, 2009 - Norton, MA - The Norton Conservation Commission has become aware of some recent vandalism at Johnson Acres, located on North Washington Street, Norton.

In recent weeks, pieces of the shed near the picnic area have been removed to light fires. A sign was placed asking people to refrain from using the shed for fires. Since then, the picnic tables have been overturned at least twice.

The Conservation Commission asks that nearby residents report any inappropriate behavior and vandalism at the property to the Conservation Office at 508-285-0275 and to the Norton Police Department.

Please help us keep one of Norton’s most treasured conservation properties from being destroyed. The Town of Norton purchased the property nearly ten years ago for its diverse habitats and proximity to the Canoe River.

Shooting on Evergreen Road

September 21, 2009 - Norton, MA - On 9/20/09 at 9:13 pm Norton Police were dispatched to a residence on Evergreen Road for a report of a shooting. The caller reported that a vehicle had driven by his residence and shot one round through the front of the residence. A 31 year old male was struck in the leg with the bullet. He was transported to Sturdy Hospital and later transferred to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment. The victim was released from the hospital.

The incident remains under investigation by the Norton Police Department. Anyone with any information is urged to contact the Norton Police Detective Division at 508-285-3309.

Level 3 Sex Offender Arrested

September 20, 2009 - Norton, MA - Jose Pacheco, 43, of Maple Street, Norton, a level 3 sex offender, was arrested last week by Detectives with the Norton Police and Massachusetts State Police for failing to register as a sex offender in Norton and for Forgery of a Registry of Motor Vehicles Document.

The arrests were a result of an investigation by Trooper Shawn Campinha of the Massachusetts State Police and Detective Lieutenant Thomas Petersen of Norton Police.

Pacheco was located living his girlfriend's apartment in Norton. Pacheco was living under a false identity that he created.

Pacheco had registered as a sex offender in Taunton at a previous address, but had not notified the Norton Police Department, prior to moving into Norton as required.

Pacheco was transported to the Norton Police Station for booking and then to Attleboro District Court for arraignment.

Mass House GOP Caucus Announces
New Political Initiative and Website

September 18, 2009 - Massachusetts House Republican Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) is pleased to announce the launching of the House Republican Caucus' political website, MassHouseGOP.com. The website is aimed to give the caucus a political voice on the web, to help grow the caucus, and inform voters there is hope from one party rule, domination and corruption of our state government.

The site features the Phoenix Initiative which is an effort to help the Mass Republican House PAC and House GOP candidates in the November 2010 election. The symbol was carefully chosen as a sign of a rebirth and hope during these dark and dire times for the Commonwealth and from the abuse of the process by the overwhelming Democratic Majority in the state legislature. More than ever the citizens of Massachusetts need the Republicans to rise up from the ashes and provide a stronger two party system of checks and balances at the State House.

Leader Jones said, "MassHouseGOP.com and the Phoenix Initiative is an unprecedented move by our caucus. We are in an unprecedented situation in unprecedented times and we need to step up our efforts to make the case to voters in 2010 that positive change will only happen if more Republicans are elected to the House of Representatives. Our backs are against the wall and the abuse and arrogance of one party domination of the state legislature has only brought corruption and abuse to our legislative process.

Leader Jones along with Representative Paul K. Frost (R-Auburn) worked extensively on the creation of the website and initiative project. "We owe it to the people of this state regardless of their political affiliation to fight as hard as we can to elect more Republicans. The Democrats in the House have continually shown they are not responsible with the overwhelming power they wield. We are the party which offers hope for good government, a strong economic recovery, and fiscal responsibility." said Frost.

Brent Andersen, Republican State Committeeman and Treasurer of the Mass Republican Party along with Rob Eno and Michael Rossettie of the Red Mass Group were given an advanced viewing of the site. "When I saw this new site, I was thrilled by the potential it will have in electing more Republicans to the House," said Andersen. Eno, owner and operator of RedMassGroup.com commented, "This is very exciting to see the House Republicans pushing back hard and joining us in full force in this important battle on the internet." Rossettie, Editor of the Red Mass Group added, "I love the Phoenix Initiative. This is a creative way to rally support for this just cause and the symbolism is right on the money. They did a great job in putting this together." 

The site features all 16 House Republican members and will also list House GOP candidates for 2010. There is an online donation feature to help the Mass Republican House PAC and the site will be used to hook up candidates with volunteers. The site will be also used to help inform the general public on the need for Two Party checks and balances. Headlines for the House Republican Blog, the Capitol View Live, will be updated in real time on the site.

The full web address is www.masshousegop.com. The address for Red Mass Group is www.redmassgroup.com.

Norton Football Wins Opener
Norton 6, Seekonk 3

Norton High Field Clean-up

On August 30th, Norton Pop Warner Sponsored a field clean-up at Norton High School.  Norton Pop Warner Football and Cheer along with the Norton High School Cheerleaders, Norton Girls Soccer and the Norton Football team worked very hard and were able to clean up the football and baseball field, put out crushed stone and paint the bleachers.  This is the third field clean up that Norton Pop Warner has sponsored.  Norton Pop Warner has also donated goal posts and more than $8000 over the past years to help maintain Norton High's Adams Field.

Tri-Town Chamber Supporting Business Growth in Mansfield

Left to right -  Representative Jay Barrows, Board of Director of TTCC, Kara Griffin, Executive Director, Ed Tartufo, VP of Economic Development of TTCC, Steve Krom, Vice President and General Manager, AT&T New England; Diana Ortiz, AT&T Mansfield Store Manager, Peter Nixon, AT&T Director of Sales, Pam Goodman, President of the Chamber of Commerce

BullyGuard® Creator Gives Presentation to Local School Leaders

September 2, 2009 - Norton, MA - On Monday, August 17, Personal Best Karate hosted local schools on a presentation of BullyGuard® . The luncheon featured Mr. Tom Patire, America’s Leading Personal Safety Expert and creator of the BullyGuard® Training Program.

The BullyGuard® program is an anti-bullying program currently running in many local schools including Norton, Walpole, Foxboro, Easton, Sharon, Holbrook, St. Francis Xavier Weymouth, and St. Mary’s Mansfield. Mr. Patire’s discussion was based on providing school officials anti-bullying techniques appropriate for varied age groups with-in the school system.

Mr. Patire is a professional body-guard that has protected many famous celebrities such as Jim Carey, Bruce Willis, Beyonce, Miley Cirus and others. Patire's 30 years of personal safety expertise contributed to his real life, down to earth presentation of experiences both in and outside of the school setting. BullyGuard® is based on a "Don’t Talk Walk" tactic that encourages students to avoid confrontations by not engaging.

(left to right) Colleen Duggan (Principal-Fisher School, Walpole), Marcia Sloane (Fisher School, Walpole), Christopher Rappold (Personal Best Karate), Marge Werner (Norton School Committee), Phillip Patire, Tom Patire.

Small Plane Lands on Rt. 495 in Mansfield

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