Office Hours
Announced for Mansfield, Norton and North Attleboro
June
25, 2009 - State Representatives Elizabeth "Betty"
Poirier (R-North Attleboro) and F. Jay Barrows (R-Mansfield)
have announced that they will be holding office hours for the
month of June on Friday, June 26, 2009, at the following
locations.
Representatives
Poirier and Barrows will be holding joint office hours for the
Towns of Mansfield, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., in Room 3AB,
Mansfield Town Hall and Representative Steven D’Amico
(D-Rehoboth) will join them for Norton Office Hours to be held,
from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Selectmen’s Meeting Room,
Norton Town Hall.
In
addition to the joint office hours, Representative Poirier will
be holding office hours in the Town of North Attleboro, also on
Friday, June 26, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., in the
Selectmen’s Meeting Room, North Attleboro Town Hall.
All
constituents are welcome to come and meet with them to discuss
state government issues or any other matters of concern. No
appointment is necessary.
Local Mortgage Rates - up
to $417,000
-
Published 6/24/2009 11:43AM
30
Year Fixed - 0 Pts w/Closing Costs
30
Year Fixed - 1 Pts w/Closing Costs
30
Year Fixed - 2 Pts w/Closing Costs
Institution
Name
Rate
APR
Payment
Per $1000
Rate
APR
Payment
Per $1000
Rate
APR
Payment
Per $1000
Notes
Crescent
Credit Union
5.750%
5.791%
$5.84
5.450%
5.581%
$5.65
5.250%
5.471%
$5.52
Rates
Accurate
as of 6/22/09
First
Citizens Fed. CU
5.625%
5.643%
$5.76
5.375%
5.483%
$5.60
5.125%
5.322%
$5.44
Effective
Date 6/24/09
Mechanics
Cooperative Bank
5.250%
5.327%
$5.52
5.000%
5.164%
$5.37
4.750%
4.999%
$5.22
Rates
as of 4/2/09
North
Easton Savings Bank
5.375%
5.384%
$5.60
5.250%
5.349%
$5.52
5.000%
5.188%
$5.37
Effective
Date 6/22/09
Sharon
Credit Union
5.750%
5.762%
$5.84
5.500%
5.603%
$5.68
5.250%
5.443%
$5.53
Rates
as of 6/11/09
Taunton
Federal CU
6.000%
6.046%
$6.00
5.750%
5.889%
$5.84
5.500%
5.730%
$5.68
Rates
Effective as of 6/19/09
Note:
These rates are compiled directly from each lender's web site
and should be used as a guide only. Rates are current as of time
published and are subject to change without notice. Since there
are many factors that reflect lending rates and rates change
daily, please contact the financial institutions individually
for the most current rates, down payment requirements, service
area, credit qualifications, etc. Financial Institutions: To list your rates here, email
us at news@townwebs.com
LOCAL EVENT
The
Un-Common Theatre Company to Present "Welcome to the Moon
and Other Plays"
Local
Talent Set to Take the Stage
June
24, 2009 - Mansfield, MA - The Uncommon Theater Company is
starting the summer with the staging of "Welcome to the
Moon and Other Plays".
From
the mind of Pulitzer Prize Winning playwright John Patrick
Shanley comes a collection of short plays that examine the full
scale of the human condition. Shanley, with a perfect blend of
humor and sincerity, shows the audience love and fear, joy and
pain, and a good old fashion western gunfight.
The
plays in the collection all shift from the cold reality of the
real world to the absurd humor of Shanley's imagination,
sometimes within a few lines. The first play, "The Red
Coat" takes the audience to a Brooklyn sidewalk where a
young man waits to expose his true feelings to a major crush,
Mary. Shanley reminds the audience just how difficult it is to
truly understand another human being. Suddenly, the second play
"Down and Out" places the audience in the middle of a
rundown apartment owned by the failing poet. His love holds the
key to his soul but a hooded figure means to ruin the poet's
life, by taking his library card and then his soul. "Let Us
Go Out into the Starry Night", the next play in the show,
involves a man plagued by ghosts and monsters and a women whose
only friend is a dummy. The pair meet and find that, through
being serious with each other, they are able to enter a
magically world of stars and planets.
Following
the ascent into the starry night, the audience lands down in
"Out West", a stereotypical wild western town. The
entire plot of a classic western is played out in just a few
pages. Out of the west and into Central Park, "A Lonely
Impulse of Delight" tells the tale of a man who wants to
fell his best friend that he is in love. This might seem
ordinary, if it were not for the fact that the man is in love
with a mermaid that lives in Central Park Lake. The show ends
with the title play "Welcome to the Moon". Shanley
ends the series in a Bronx bar where two old friends, Vinnie and
Steve, are meeting for the first time in years. However, Steve
has much more baggage than Vinnie expects and, with the entrance
of their old pals Ronnie and Shirley, hilarity and tragedy
ensues.
The
cast of six talented young actors assume multiple roles in these
complex and entertaining shows.
From
Mansfield: Nick Chris (Figure, Man, Brother, Ronnie), Josh
Primiano (John, Ghost/Monster, Jim, Stephen), Kelly Whelan
(Love, Woman, Girl, Sally)
From
Medfield: Michael Norton (Poet, Ghost/Monster, Barkeep, Vinnie)
From
Norwell: Elizabeth Kennedy (Mary, Ghost/Monster, Betsy, Shirley)
From
Upton: Chris O'Reilly (Ghost/Monster, Cowboy, Walter, Artie)
Director
Keith Pinault (Mansfield, Ma), Un-Common Alumni and Hofstra
University Sophomore, has provided inspired direction to this
cast helping the actors master their characters.
The
show will be performed in the Steps Off Broadway Theater, 799
South Main St, Bellingham, Ma on Thursday June 25th, Friday June
26th and Saturday June 27th at 7.30pm and on Sunday June 28th at
2pm.
Tickets
may be purchased by calling Brown Paper Tickets at (800)
838-3006 or on the Web at www.BrownPaperTickets.com.
Ticket
Prices are: In-advance Adult - $13.00, Student/ Senior -
$8.00 and at the door Adult - $15.00, Student/ Senior
$10.00. For group rates and for handicapped and member tickets,
call The Un-Common Theatre Co. at (508) 698-3098.
Due
to mature language this show is recommended for ages 16 and
older.
The
Un-Common Theatre Co. is currently in its 29th season of
providing a safe, exciting and creative place for children and
adolescents to develop life skills through exposure to the
professional theatrical experience. For more information
on the Un-Common Theatre Co. and "Welcome to the Moon and
Other Plays", please visit www.uncommontheatre.org.
LOCAL EVENT
Winslowshire
Renaissance Fair
Fundraiser for
the Animals of Winslow Farm
June
22, 2009 - Norton, MA - Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary, located
at 37 Eddy Street in Norton, will be holding a Renaissance Fair
on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 from 11:00am to 5:00pm.
Join
us and be taken back in time where storytellers and magicians
hold you captive, where music can be heard from every corner of
the land and where elaborate costumes create a sense of majesty
and fun. Musicians, singers and dancers will abound! This year's
fair will be even bigger and more exciting than last year. Join
us for gourmet vegetarian food, fun and frolic.
Admission
for adults is $10.00, children $5.00 and kids under age 4 are
free. Visitors who dress in Renaissance costume will receive a
$2.00 discount. A $15.00, 2-day pass will be available.
For
further details about the fair, please log on to www.winslowshire.com
or contact Winslow Farm by phone at 508-285-6451, or by email at
wnslofrm@aol.com.
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counter tops & stove. Living room has a wood burning
fire-place. Family room has cathedral ceilings & another
fire-place. Hardwood flooring throughout. Bedrooms are a great
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Vinyl Harvey Tilt-in windows & vinyl siding make this home
easy to maintain. Call Kathy Portway today. (508) 543-3922 x 374
June
17, 2009 - Mansfield, MA - Break out your strollers and gather
your kids for a night of family fun. Join the Mansfield Downtown
Business Association on North Main Street in Mansfield on July
14th (rain date July 15th) from 6-9pm for the Annual Family Fun
Night.
The
street will be closed to traffic so everyone may enjoy the many
offerings of local businesses and non-profit organizations
including face painting, moon bounces, dunk tanks, karate
demonstrations, kid's crafts, food, entertainment and give-aways.
Thousands
of families enjoy this fantastic annual event. Registration is
required for any area business that wishes to participate this
year. If you or your organization would like to join the fun,
please visit www.downtownmansfieldma.com
or call (508) 339-0855 for more information and to
register.
Local
Soldier and Family Make Radio Appearance Before His Middle East
Deployment
June
16, 2009 - Somerset, MA - The lives of three people will change
dramatically over the next few years. Hear how this Thursday,
June 18th at 10 a.m. on WSAR 1480 AM.
Originally
from Taunton and a 2004 graduate of Wareham High School, U.S.
Army PFC Christopher Charette is being deployed to Afghanistan.
Before he departs for the Middle East, Chris, his wife Cheri and
son Christopher Jr. will be guests on Mid Morning Bristol County
with George Colajezzi.
Hear
first hand how the Charette family will deal with Chris's
deployment and how Cheri will have to cope here at home. You can
call in and talk with Cheri and Chris about this life changing
experience during the show at (508) 673-1480.
Don't
miss a soldier and his family's compelling story.
Tri-Town
Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Business to Foxborough: Lodge
at Foxborough
Front Row:
State Representative Jay Barrows, Kara Griffin, Executive
Director Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, Julie Anderson, Leasing
Consultant, Erin McAvoy, Leasing Consultant, Heather Alesbrook,
Property Manager, Ryan Fontaine, Leasing Director, Jim Conant,
Board of Directors Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce
Back Row: Melissa Greene, Maintenance, David Torry,
Maintenance Supervisor, John Bates the Job Guy, Susan Hale
Courtyard by Marriott
Jay
Barrows State Representative and Board of Directors at the
Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce with Heather Alesbrook, Property
Manager of Lodge at Foxborough
Explosion FC
Soccer Tryouts
WE PLAY SOCCER
YEAR ROUND!
For more information
about Explosion FC please contact
Julius Summerville at 508-930-9067.
Tryouts
for the 2009 / 2010
Willet
School 36 Mechanic St. in Attleboro, MA
U9 and U10 Boys
and Girls – June 9th from 6 pm to 7:30 pm and June
11th from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at Willet, Attleboro
U11 and U12 Boys and Girls – June10th from 6 pm to 7:30 pm and
June 12th from 6:00 pm to 7:30pm at Willet, Attleboro
Dodgeville
Fields 684 S. Main St. in Attleboro, MA
U13, U14
and U15 Boys – June 17th and June 19th
from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at Lower Dodgeville, Attleboro
U13, U14 and U15 Girls – June 17th and June 19th
from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at Upper Dodgeville, Attleboro
U16. U17 and U18 Boys – June 18th from 6 pm to 7:30
pm at Lower Dodgeville, Attleboro
U16, U17 and U18 Girls – June 18th from 6 pm to
7:30 pm at Upper Dodgeville, Attleboro
U16, U17 and U18 Boys – June 20th from 10:30 am to
12:00 pm at Lower Dodgeville, Attleboro
U16, U17 and U18 Girls – June 20th from 10:30 am to
12:00 pm at Upper Dodgeville, Attleboro
June
8, 2009 - Boston, MA - State Representative Elizabeth Poirier
(R-North Attleborough) is pleased to inform her constituents
that the National Foundation for Women Legislators, in
collaboration with the National Rifle Association, is sponsoring
their 12th Annual nationwide Bill of Rights Essay
Contest. The essay surrounds the theme of the ‘The Audacity of
Change: the evolving role of women in politics and the media,
and how those changes relate to the constitution.’
The
scholarship committee will weigh four specific elements in
submissions: 1) story-telling ability, especially expressive and
dramatic stories, 2) how much your writing inspires its
audience, 3) how clearly you understand the U.S. Bill of Rights,
and 4) how much original insight you convey about fundamental
changes in the perception of individual rights and how our
Constitutional rights can enable a woman to actuate those
individual rights.
The
seven contest winners will each receive a $3,000 college
scholarship as well as an all-expense paid trip to NFWL’s
Annual Conference this September, where the contest winners will
be able to network with, be mentored by and speak to hundreds of
women lawmakers from across the United States. To be eligible
for this essay contest, applicants must be college-bound female
high school juniors or seniors, from either the Class of 2009 or
the Class of 2010. The applicant, if determined to be one of the
contest winners, must be able to attend and accept the award at
the National Foundation for Women Legislators’ Annual
Conference this fall (September 3-7 at the Hyatt Tamaya Resort
on the Santa Ana Pueblo just outside Albuquerque, New Mexico)
and is required to secure a state legislator as your sponsor and
that legislator must also agree to attend the entire conference
with you. The essay must be received by Friday, July 13,
2009. Please mail the essay to NFWL/NRA Essay Contest, c/o
National Foundation for Women Legislators, Inc., 910 16th
Street, NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006.
"This
is an excellent opportunity for high school females to
demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of current issues,
public policy and develop their leadership skills while having
the opportunity to earn either a $2,500 or $3,000 college
scholarship," stated Representative Poirier.
If
you are interested in becoming an applicant for either of the
aforementioned scholarship contests and would like to receive an
application as well as detailed information, you may contact
either Representative Poirier or NFWL Scholarship Committee.
Representative Poirier may be contact by phone at 617-722-2976,
by fax at 617-626-0108, by email at Rep.ElizabethPoirier@hou.state.ma.us
or by writing to Room 541, State House, MA 02133. The NFWL
Scholarship Committee may be contacted at the NFWL offices at
202-293-3040 x 1006, by fax at 202-293-5430, by email at scholarships@womenlegislators.org
as well as logging on to www.womenlegislators.org.
A Good
Woman (Fiction)
Author: Danielle Steel
Review by Shirley
Hogan
About
the Author Danielle Steel is probably one of the most
popular authors today. She is an international author
and has sold over 580 million books. A few of her best
sellers include- One Day at a Time, Rogue, Honor
Thyself, Amazing Grace and many other novels. A very
special novel is His Bright Light about the life and
death of her son.
Annabelle
Worthington, a nineteen year-old socialite, born
and raised into New York society, lived on Fifth
Avenue and in Newport, Rhode Island. To everyone
else her life seemed perfect until the sinking
of the Titanic when her life becomes forever
changed. Her volunteer work takes precedence and
she finds herself in the worst conditions,
nursing the poor. In doing so, she finds her
passion lies in medicine.
After
what seems like an idyllic marriage, her life
goes into a downward spiral, not being able to
reveal her husband’s secrets and the end of
her marriage. Annabelle flees from New York
after being shunned by everyone and throws
herself into the horror of WWI. Annabelle finds
her true calling and begins her new life in
Paris. Becoming a doctor and then a mother, with
her past almost forgotten, she is now ready to
return for one more visit home to New York. No
longer ashamed, she regains her self-respect.
Danielle
Steel has done a beautiful job in this novel
describing images and historical detail. This
novel is not her usual as it takes you in many
directions and is never boring. I find her
fortitude inspiring to move ahead against all
odds.
I
rate A Good Woman four and a half out of
five stars.
Please
email me at: shirley@tauntonweb.com.
I may include your comments in my next review.
June
3, 2009 - Taunton, MA - Going off to college will be a
bit easier for eight area high school seniors thanks to
Columbia Lodge #540 Order Sons of Italy in America
and its charitable arm, Columbia
Cultural Trust.
Jessica
Greco,
Taunton High School will be attending Syracuse
University; Melanie Violette, Taunton High School
will be attending University of Massachusetts Dartmouth;
Ryan Palardy, Mansfield High School will attend
the College of William and Mary; Elyse Doherty,
Taunton High School will attend Wheaton College; Kelsey
Gay, Dighton-Rehoboth High School will attend
Bentley College; Daniel Noons, Dighton-Rehoboth
High School will attend Bryant University; Jessica
Capobianco, Coyle and Cassidy High School will
attend University of Vermont and Samantha Lacouture,
Coyle and Cassidy will attend Providence College.
The
eight were honored for their scholastic achievement with
a dinner at the Columbia Cultural Center. Chairman of
the Columbia Cultural Trust, David T. Gay and Columbia
Lodge #540 president, Richard Simmons handed out the
scholarships totaling $6,000.
To
date, Columbia Lodge #540 and the Columbia Cultural
Trust have awarded more than $21,000 in scholarship
monies to worthy students in the area.
(Left
to right) - Richard Simmons, president, Columbia Lodge
#540; Jessica Greco, Taunton High School; Melanie
Violette, Taunton High School; Ryan Palardy, Mansfield
High School; Elyse Doherty, Taunton High School; Kelsey
Gay, Dighton-Rehoboth High School and David T. Gay,
chairman, Columbia Cultural Trust. Receive their
scholarships at the annual awards dinner at the Columbia
Cultural Center.
Also
receiving scholarships, but not pictured; Daniel Noons,
Dighton-Rehoboth High School; Jessica Capobianco and
Samantha both from Coyle and Cassidy High School.
LOCAL EVENT / SENIOR NEWS
Elder
Conference: "Knowledge = Prevention" this
Thursday at Wheaton College
June
2, 2009 - Norton, MA - The Bristol County District Attorney's
Office is proud to announce that an Elder Conference -
"Knowledge = Prevention" will take place on Thursday,
June 4, 2009, at Wheaton College in Norton from 9:00AM to 2:00PM
in the Emerson Dining Hall. This event is a kick-off to District
Attorney Sutter's commitment to provide elders, and the
community, with prevention information to combat elder abuse.
Free tickets will be provided by your local council on aging
office to those elders who can not afford the nominal $5
registration fee. Through the remainder of the year, District
Attorney Sutter plans to visit many of the county's senior
centers and council on aging locations to deliver his message
about knowledge equaling prevention. The District Attorney's
Office is collaborating with the Attleboro Senior Center to
bring this important message to elders in the northern Bristol
county region.
District
Attorney Sutter will give opening remarks at the event while two
top prosecutors discuss the many different forms of elder abuse
including: identity fraud, financial exploitation, scams,
physical, sexual, and psychological abuse. Elders and other
conference attendees will learn how to recognize warning signs
of abuse, how to report abuse, how cases are prosecuted, tips to
prevent abuse and victim rights.
"I
said when I was campaigning that the District Attorney's Office
needed to do more to protect our county's most vulnerable: our
children and our seniors. This program is a part of that
mission," District Attorney Sutter said.
In
addition, Bristol County Register of Probate, Gina DeRossi, will
present information about services offered at the Registry of
Probate and Family Court which include wills, guardianships,
restraining orders and other matters.
Community
resource tables will be at the conference and staffed by
representatives from the following organizations: Bristol
Elder Services, Community Visiting Nurses Association, Executive
Office of Elder Affairs, New Hope, Norton CVS, Private elder law
attorneys, Secretary of the Commonwealth, and South Coastal
Counties Legal Services. Representatives will be available to
provide information and answer questions about their
organization and the services they offer.
There
is a $5 registration fee, which can be paid at the door.
Pre-registrations are encouraged and can be made by contacting
Cecelia Porche at the District Attorney's Office (508) 961-1984.
Free tickets at local council on aging offices are available to
those elders who can not afford the registration fee. A
continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Transportation
arrangements may be available through the local Council on
Aging, GATRA (508) 222-6106, Foxfield Taxi (Tara Robinson,
508-553-3000) and Community Care-A-Vans (Richard Letson,
508-223-1672, ext. 29). A sign language interpreter will also be
available.
Door
prizes will be given away and include the following: AAA
road assistance kit, emergency kit, CVS gift cards, Stop &
Shop gift cards, floral arrangements, private attorney
consultation and restaurant gift certificates.
Seating
is limited. For registration information and questions,
please contact Cecelia Porche at the District Attorney's Office,
(508) 961-1984, or the Attleboro Council on Aging at (508)
223-2222, ext. 3316.
Attendees
at the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce Monte Carlo Night &
Silent Auction wait for the wheel to rest. Over 200 people
attended a fun night with fabulous food and prizes. The event
was held on May 1st at Showcase Live, Patriot Place in Foxboro.
Grand Opening at Tavolino
Pizza Gourmet at Patriot Place on May 20th. Pictured (L to R)
are State Representative Betty Pourier, Alex Smith, Patriots
Tight End, Robert Kraft, Patriots Chairman & CEO, Graham
Sillman, owner of Tavolino Pizza Gourmet, Brian Earley, General
Manager of Patriot Place and serves on the Board of Director of
the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, Tom Perruna, General Manager
of Tavolino, Jay Barrows, State Representative and Hall of Famer
Andre Tippett.
LOCAL EVENT
Sheep
Shearing at Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary
May
29, 2009 - Norton, MA - Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary will hold
it's annual Sheep Shearing on Saturday, May 30 at 9:30am sharp. The
shearing will be done by John Buffington of North Dighton.
Admission
to Winslow Farm is $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for children and kids
under 2 are free.
Mansfield HS
Softball Starts Tournament Play Today
May 28, 2009 -
Mansfield, MA - Mansfield Softball is seeded 13th in the 2009
MIAA Softball South Division 1 Tournament.
The
Hornets went 13-7 this season and will host 20th seeded Milton
(12-10) in a preliminary round game today at 3:30pm.
The winner will travel to 4th seeded Braintree (18-2) for a
first round game on Saturday, May 30 at 7pm.
May 27, 2009 - We spotted this nest containing
three robin eggs last week during a walk at Borderland State
Park in Easton.
HOME OF THE WEEK
22 Keith Drive,
Norton, MA 02766 View
Map *** OPEN
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Imagine
coming home to this stunning Colonial located in the desirable
neighborhood of Maple Commons! Between the 4 bedrooms,
fire-placed living room & finished basement with play
room/craft room, lots of closets and an office, there is plenty
of room to spend time together or relax on your own. The bright
& sunny kitchen comes complete with tile floor, maple
cabinets & an island. The farmers porch, deck, play area and
fenced in yard add even more character to the outside. Great
access to 495 and commuter rail. Call today.
May
22, 2009 - Mansfield, MA - The Mansfield Music & Arts
Society will hold summer theater programs for children ages 7 to
16 years old at the Black Box Theater located at 30 Crocker
Street in Mansfield.
The
MMAS programs will help young actors develop skills for musical
theater and acting for comedy and drama Students will develop
skills including: how to audition, how to breath for the stage
and how to develop characters.
The
MMAS classes are limited in size to only ten students with three
adult instructors per each session. Information about the
classes are available online at www.mmas.org,
at the Mansfield Library, train station or you may call MMAS
directly at 508-339-2822.
MMAS
BackStage Concerts presents The Dixi Diehards
MMAS
will present the Dixi Diehards at the Black Box Theater on
Saturday, June 6th at 8 PM.
Start
your summer with Dixiland music of the Dixi Diehards served up
with some nice cold lemonade.
Tickets
are on sale now and are just $10 per person and may be purchased
by calling the MMAS Box Office at 508-339-2822. Seating is
limited and reservations are strongly suggested.
WSAR 1480 AM
Launches "Mid Morning Bristol County"
May
20, 2009 - Somerset, MA - Where can you hear about what's going
on in Bristol County? Only one place!
Join
George Colajezzi from 10am to Noon weekdays for a closer look at
the things that directly affect your life and the life of your
family.
George
thinks that there is a lot to talk about in Bristol County -
subjects that can help you through these difficult times. It's a
talk show that offers something to all of us in Southeastern
Massachusetts.
Mid
Morning Bristol County with George Colajezzi
Weekdays 10a - Noon
Only on WSAR 1480AM or online at www.wsar.com.
George
Colajezzi
LOCAL EVENT
Mansfield
Youth Soccer Marathon
May
15, 2009 - Mansfield, MA - Mansfield Youth Soccer hosting it's
second annual soccer marathon on Saturday May 16th at MHS Alumni
Field
This
15 hour long continuous soccer game will be made up of soccer
players ranging in age from six to adults and all levels of
skills as well. But it's more than just soccer...there will be
games, music, radar gun kicking contests, raffles and a special
guest from the New England Revolution.
All
the money raised will go to Mansfield Youth Soccer's Fields of
Green effort to renovate the Plymouth St. fields and construct a
synthetic turf field that ultimately can be used by all sports
organizations.
To
register to play (cost is $20 per player) or to sponsor an age
group team, go to www.mansfieldyouthsoccer.com.
A long-time resident of Norton and involved with numerous community activities, Kathy
Portway is the perfect choice to represent you and your family in your next home
buying/selling decision.
Listing and selling in her home town as well as its surrounding communities for the past
several years, Kathy come with excellent references, a professional work ethic and takes
a personal interest in each and every transaction.
Kathy's goal is to guide you through the home buying/selling process as smoothly as
possible with her attention to detail, dedication to her job and most importantly her
loyalty to you.
Call Kathy today to view her current listings or for a Complimentary Market Analysis of
your home.
Kathy Portway
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
508-543-3922 x374
508-733-6361 cell www.kathyportway.com
LOCAL EVENT
ACC Baseball
Sweeps Into Brockton Boston College
set to host Miami Hurricanes on Saturday, May 2nd at
Campanelli Stadium
April
30, 2009 - Brockton, MA - The Boston College Eagles will host
the Miami Hurricanes in ACC conference play on Saturday, May 2nd
at Campanelli Stadium in Brockton. Saturday’s first pitch is
scheduled for 6:00 PM.
The
Eagles make their annual trip to Campanelli Stadium where they
have previously faced opponents such as Notre Dame, Maryland,
and Duke. This spring, Boston College welcomes the University of
Miami Hurricanes, a college baseball powerhouse and current
top-25 team.
The
contest lends itself to be a pivotal matchup between two teams
off to exceptional starts in 2009. The Eagles opened up
conference play by taking two of three games from then
sixth-ranked Florida State; accomplishing something no team has
ever done before. Florida State previously had been 43-5 in
games during the conference’s opening weekend since 1992, and
had never lost a conference-play opening series.
Boston
College (28-17 Overall, 11-11 ACC) has been led by Junior C Tony
Sanchez, named the ACC’s Player of the Week twice already this
season. A hot prospect for this Spring’s MLB Draft, Sanchez is
batting .366 with 12 home runs and 37 RBI this year. Sanchez
hails from Miami, Florida.
The
Miami Hurricanes (29-15 Overall, 13-11 ACC) are currently ranked
13th in the nation. The Hurricanes have had two
players recognized as the ACC Pitcher of the Week. Junior closer
Kyle Bellamy and Junior starter David Gutierrez earned the
honors earlier in the season.
Campanelli
Stadium is home of the Can-Am League’s Brockton Rox. Tickets
for the game between Boston College and Miami are currently
available at www.brocktonrox.com
or by calling the Brockton Rox Ticket Office at (508) 559-7000.
Admission for the game is $5.
This
exceptional 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath "Best Buy" colonial
style home offers a fire-placed family room, spacious kitchen w/
walk out bay & stainless steel appliances. A dining room for
family gatherings. Located within walking distance of elementary
school, ball-fields & only minutes to major highways.
Additional features include, 1st floor laundry, fresh paint,
lots of closet space, 2 car garage, newly paved driveway, a deck
& a private, wooded, back yard. Newer roof, water heater
& septic system.
April
28, 2009 - Boston, MA - House lawmakers have overwhelmingly
backed a plan to raise the state sales tax, despite a threatened
veto from Gov. Deval Patrick.
Massachusetts
Continues its Response to Outbreak of Swine Flu 20 confirmed swine flu
cases in United States; none in Massachusetts at this time
April
28, 2009 - Boston,
MA — State health officials continue to work closely with
partners at the federal, state and local level to respond to the
swine flu outbreak in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
has declared the outbreak of swine flu a public health
emergency.
As
part of that declaration, federal officials have begun shipment
of significant quantities of materials to help states prepare
and respond to the spread of swine flu. These materials include
antiviral medications for treatment of individuals who are sick,
along with other medical equipment and supplies that may be
needed if the current situation changes. Massachusetts will
begin receiving initial quantities of these materials in the
coming days.
“This
is understandably a concerning time for Massachusetts residents
who have heard so much about swine flu over the past couple of
days,” said DPH Commissioner John Auerbach. “However, I want
to assure everyone that our team is working overtime on this
matter and I am confident that we are taking all necessary
precautions to protect the people of the Commonwealth.”
DPH
officials continue to take steps to increase surveillance of
influenza-like illness in Massachusetts, asking health care
providers and hospital emergency departments to be on the
lookout for flu-like symptoms — especially in people who have
recently traveled to Mexico or any of the U.S. states which have
confirmed cases. If a provider suspects a patient may be
infected with swine flu, DPH requests that they perform and
submit a swab test for laboratory testing.
Even
though no cases have been identified in Massachusetts, there are
steps that everyone can take to prevent getting or spreading any
type of influenza: wash your hands often with soap and water or
with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer; cough or sneeze into a
tissue or into your elbow instead of into your hands; and if
you’re sick, stay home from work or school and limit contact
with others to avoid infecting them.
Swine
influenza is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A
influenza viruses. Outbreaks of swine flu happen regularly in
pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections
can and do happen. Most commonly, human cases of swine flu
happen in people who are around pigs but it’s possible for
swine flu viruses to spread from person to person as well. Swine
flu is not transmitted by food and you cannot get swine flu by
eating pork products.
Children's
Advocacy Center of Bristol County 2nd Annual Fundraiser
April
27, 2009 - The Children's Advocacy Center of Bristol County will
be holding its Second Annual Fundraiser on Friday, May 1, 2009.
The CAC will host a cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m. at Rachel's
Lakeside in Dartmouth. The event will include a silent auction
of a raffle in recognition of child abuse and sexual assault
prevention.
Bristol
County District Attorney Sam Sutter and his office have
partnered with the CAC to highlight child abuse prevention.
District Attorney Sutter's office has also consistently
supported the work of the CAC. The CAC provides valuable tools
to help improve prosecution efforts, provide medical and health
services, and other important services to victims.
The
CAC also has the support from the mayors of Bristol County's
four cities. Mayors Scott Lang of New Bedford, Robert Correia of
Fall River, Charles Crowley of Taunton and Kevin Dumas of
Attleboro are all serving as honorary chairmen for this event.
The
CAC of Bristol County's mission is to assist children and
families who have been victimized by abuse, particularly sexual
abuse. The agency serves all children and families in
Bristol County who are referred for the investigation and
healing of child maltreatment.
The
CAC model is based on a philosophy that it takes a team of
dedicated professionals sharing their knowledge, skills and
resources to serve the needs of children and families that are
victims of abuse. The Children's Advocacy Center of
Bristol County serves as a child friendly place for community
partners with collective expertise to participate in the
investigation of reported allegations of sexual abuse, severe
physical abuse, witnesses to violence and abuse to disabled
persons. The Children's Advocacy Center of Bristol County is a
place which assists in the streamlined investigation and healing
for child victims of abuse. The CAC also assists in the
teaming and monitoring of cases to ensure no child falls through
the cracks. Outreach and prevention for child abuse and sexual
assault awareness through various community events and education
to children and their caregivers are part of the agency's
mandate as well.
The
CAC, which is a non-profit agency, is asking for the public's
support through sponsorships and ticket purchases. Hawthorn
Medical Associates has already signed on as the presenting
sponsor for this event.
Tickets
for the event are $40 each, and are available for purchase at
Baker Books in Dartmouth, by calling the agency at 508-674-6111
or www.cacofbc.org.
BOOK REVIEW
7TH
Heaven (Fiction)
Author: James Patterson
Review by Shirley
Hogan
About
the Author James
Patterson is the world’s most popular thriller writer,
with over 150 million copies of his books in print
worldwide. Some of his best sellers include- 1ST
To Die, 2ND Chance, 3RD Degree, 4TH
of July, 5TH Horseman and 6TH
Target. They all include the "Women’s Murder
Club". For more information you can visit www.jamespatterson.com.
Michael
Campion, extremely well known son of California’s
ex- Governor, is missing. Often compared to the
Kennedy family, Michael has been very sheltered
due to an incurable heart defect.
Detective
Lindsey Boxer and her partner Rich have been
assigned to this case after Michael has been
missing for three months. In addition to working
on this case they are also given a case
involving fires in the homes of only the very
rich.
Many
leads came in, one of which directed Lindsey and
Rich to a prostitute who was said to be the last
person to see Michael. Also, whoever committed
the arsons left the same clue at each house
proving they were not accidents.
This
is the seventh installment of the "Women’s
Murder Club"- all friends of Lindsey’s.
They are a varied group of women who work
together to solve crimes.
James
Patterson has added just enough balance
including excitement, gore, mystery and curious
events to keep interest throughout. I definitely
would recommend this book. What a great read. I
have rated this book four out of five stars.
Red
Sox vs. Yankees
Win a chance to watch
the Boston Red Sox play the NY Yankees and help animals in need!
April
16, 2009 - Plainville, MA - Angelcat Haven Feline Rescue is
offering the chance to win two tickets to watch the Boston Red
Sox play the NY Yankees at Fenway Park on Friday August 21,
2009 at 7:05pm. The tickets are Field Box seats valued at
$125 each (section 19, box 42, Row H.)
Donations
are $5 each or 6 for $25 and are tax deductible. All proceeds
benefit Angelcat Haven. Entrants need not be present to win.
Call Angelcat Haven's message center at 508-203-4240 for further
information or email info@angelcathaven.com
for tickets. Tickets are also available at Seven Arrows Herb
Farm in Seekonk. Winners will be announced on July 31, 2009.
Angelcat
Haven (ACH) is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 non-profit organization
dedicated to rescuing stray and abandoned cats in Southeastern
Massachusetts. For more information, or to volunteer, please
call our message center at (508) 203-4240, email info@angelcathaven.com
or visit www.angelcathaven.com.
Tax deductible donations can be sent to Angelcat Haven, 36 Bacon
square, Plainville, MA 02762
'Sanctuary' Photo Exhibit At Attleboro Museum
Exhibit Features Animals of Winslow Farm
April 14, 2009 -
Norton, MA - 'Sanctuary', a photo exhibit by Annmarie Collette is now on display at the
Attleboro Arts
Museum, located at 86 Park Street in Attleboro, MA. The exhibit will be on display until April 30, with a small reception on Saturday, April 18, from 1 - 3 PM. The exhibit features beautiful photography of the animals who live at Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary.
Debra White, President of Winslow Farm said, "These photos bring to light the beauty and soul in each of our
animals. We're very proud to have our wonderful animals shown in this way."
"Annmarie exhibits masterful skill of the camera, by capturing the very essence of the animals she photographs", says Diane Rose, volunteer and board member of Winslow Farm.
Annmarie Collette is a volunteer and board member of Winslow Farm and owner of 'Sheepish Grin" Pet Photography. More information about Annmarie can be found at
www.sheepishgrin.net.
Situated
on a private lot this Spacious Colonial home is not only
stunning on the outside but the inside as well. Welcoming foyer
leads to an open floor plan including a large kitchen w/an
abundance of cabinets. Double doors lead out to your oversized
deck, above ground pool & woods. A touch of elegance as
French doors open to the library/den & dining rm. Family
room & billiards room are perfect for your family
gatherings. 2nd floor has spacious bedrooms & a beautiful,
sunny, window seat. A MUST SEE! Call today.
Vehicle
Slams Mansfield Water Treatment Plant Gates
Norton Police Make Arrest
April 10, 2009 -
Norton, MA - On April 4, Norton Police were dispatched to the
Mansfield Wastewater Treatment Plant at 80 Hill Street, Norton,
for a report of property damage. Upon arrival, police
found extensive damage to the front gate and fence, along with
damage to the grass area on the property.
An investigation by
Patrolman. Bryan King revealed that the damage was due to a
motor vehicle accident occurring earlier that morning. The
single vehicle allegedly involved was a black Jeep Cherokee
operated by Victoria Robinson, age 21, a Wheaton College
Student. Police say that Robinson was involved in the
accident at approximately 1AM and fled the scene without
reporting it. Robinson is charged with Leaving the Scene
of an Accident with Property Damage.
April
10, 2009 - Norton, MA -- Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary,
located at 37 Eddy Street in Norton, is planning to
create a magical kingdom of sorts for children who visit
the sanctuary, with the addition of a Serendipity
playground. In order to obtain the play set, Winslow
Farm is seeking donations towards the cost.
This
beautiful play set, with its international design, would
be a wonderful addition to Winslow's already eclectic
atmosphere and allow children to enjoy the outdoors in a
safe, peaceful environment. Upon completion, the
playground will be used during birthday parties and day
and evening events.
"The
Serendipity play set would be a perfect addition to our
sanctuary to entertain children and their families while
visiting our lovely animals and our beautiful
grounds", says Debra White, President of Winslow
Farm. "We are appreciative of any help we can get
from the public."
To
make a donation, please contact Winslow Farm phone at
508-285-6451, or by email at wnslofrm@aol.com.
Winslow
Farm Animal Sanctuary is a nonprofit animal reserve,
which is owned and operated by Debra White. The farm was
established in 1996 for the care of abused and abandoned
farm and exotic animals.
Silent
Auction to Benefit JC Solmonese Elementary School
April 10, 2009 -
Norton, MA - The Annual Silent Auction to benefit the JC
Solmonese Elementary School will be open April 6th – May 6th
at www.jcs.cmarket.com.
Visit our site to bid
on a wide variety of gift cards, sporting event tickets,
autographed sports memorabilia, theater tickets and museum
passes.
Be the highest bidder
on floor seats to the Boston Celtics, the 2nd Row Boston
Bruins tickets or the team-signed Rask goalie stick from the
Providence Bruins.
Gift cards
to Emma’s Restaurant, Alberto’s, PF Changs, Wendall’s
Pub and a variety of services in town are
available. Bid and win the Deutseche Bank
Championship Tour ticket package.
Proceeds from the
auction will provide the school with supplies, field trips,
enrichment activities, and other educational items.
State Police
Sobriety Checkpoint in Bristol County
April
8, 2009 - Colonel Mark F. Delaney, Superintendent of the
Massachusetts State Police, announced that a “Sobriety
Checkpoint” will be implemented by the Massachusetts State
Police on a Secondary State Highway in Bristol County on
Saturday, April 11 into Sunday, April 12.
The
purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen
the public’s awareness to the need of detecting and removing
those motorists who operate under the influence of alcohol
and/or drugs from our roadways. It will be operated during
varied hours, the selection of vehicles will not be arbitrary,
safety will be assured, and any inconveniences to motorists will
be minimized with advance notice to reduce fear and anxiety.
Welcome to
MansfieldWeb.com!!!
April
1, 2009 - Mansfield,
MA
– It's official and it's no April Fool's prank! MansfieldWeb.com,
your online source for Mansfield news and information, officially
launched at 12 midnight on April 1, 2009. Please browse our site,
YOUR site, as it went "live" in February.
MansfieldWeb
is updated daily with news, features and
photos of Mansfield. We invite you to visit MansfieldWeb.com
everyday to see feature
sections including Coupons,
Calendar of
Events, Obituaries
and links to local sites of interest.
TownWebs,
publisher of MansfieldWeb.com, launched
TauntonWeb.com
on January 1, 2009, RaynhamWeb.com
on February 1 and NortonReporter.com
on March 1st. While MansfieldWeb is new,
the TownWebs staff has years of media experience in Bristol
County.
MansfieldWeb.com
is looking for submissions (press releases, news tips, feature
stories, photos and more) from residents, local businesses and
non-profit organizations. MansfieldWeb is your
alternative to the current local media covering Mansfield.
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