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Snapshot: Majority rules

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:56:21 GMT

Percentage of females, 2010 By Matt Carroll, Boston Globe | May 16, 2013 Click here to see a larger, interactive version of this chart. Additional town-by-town snapshots....

Snapshot: Money/honey

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:56:21 GMT

Average income per person, 2010

South Shore health group offers bigger grants

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:30:52 GMT

With 10 years of offering small community grants to organizations throughout the South Shore, the Blue Hills Community Health Alliance will start a new initiative this year, offering up to two larger grants to organizations worth the cause.

Legislative meet-and-greet to be held in Dedham in May

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:05:45 GMT

The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold a reception for business leaders and members of the public to speak to their legislators in Dedham.

Dedham jail seeks mentors for prisoners

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:53:06 GMT

Norfolk Countys sheriff is looking for volunteers interested in mentoring prisoners as part of a new program at Norfolk County House of Correction in Dedham.

Norfolk County registry to hold computer seminar on property research

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:59:51 GMT

Snapshot: Comparing ages

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:56:21 GMT

Community median age, 2011.

Irish Cultural Centre in Canton to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with music, dancing, food, games

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:15:01 GMT

Saint Patricks Day activities start tonight at the Irish Cultural Centre of New England in Canton.

Kehillah Schechter Academy of Norwood improves its financial situation

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:18:09 GMT

Tthe Board of Trustees of the Kehillah Schechter Academy (KSA) has successfully completed the transformation of the School into a financially viable, stable and secure institution, the school announced.

Snapshot: Off roading

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:56:21 GMT

ATVs per 10,000 residents in 2012

Neponset Valley tasting event participants announced

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:08:05 GMT

The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced the participants of the 14th annual Flavors of Neponset Valley tasting event on March 20 in Foxborough.

Snow cleared 30 inches in Quincy, hit 26 inches in Weymouth, 25 in Brookline

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:00:21 GMT

Here are the snowfall totals from communities in Norfolk County as reported to the National Weather Service.

Snapshot: Crime watch

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:56:21 GMT

Violent crimes* per 10,000 residents, for 2011 *Murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault

Braintree's South Shore Plaza says holidays were a success

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:29:46 GMT

The sales numbers arent in yet, but already managers of Braintrees South Shore Plaza are saying that the 2012 holiday season was a success.

Massachusetts eighth-graders storm their way to Football University semifinals

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A team of Massachusetts eighth-graders has flattened its East Coast opponents in the preliminary rounds of the Football University National Championship, and is one of four teams still standing in the elite, 64-team national tournament.

Norwood mothers remember Sandy Hook victims; police step up security at 2 schools

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:25:10 GMT

About a dozen mothers walked in the rain as a memorial to the victims of the Sandy Hook victims; meanwhile, police were sent to the high school and Coakley Middle School after students were heard talking about threats of violence.

Snapshot: Property tax review

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:56:21 GMT

A chart showing state aid in communities south of Boston.

What's happening in Norwood this week

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:38:12 GMT

Click here for a quick look at events and happenings taking place in your community this week.

First Baptist Church of Norwood holding 'Gingerbread Fair' Saturday

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:04:59 GMT

The First Baptist Church of Norwood will hold its annual Gingerbread Fair Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm at the churchs Parish Hall, 71 Bond St.

Norwood man charged with selling oxycodone

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:35:22 GMT

Jonathan Winn, 40, of Neponset Street, was charged with multiple counts of distributing a Class B substance.

Norwood library offering several December events, workshops

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:54:40 GMT

The Norwood library has a number of events and workshops scheduled for the month of December.

Norwood police arrest Walpole man in connection with car break-ins

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:11:41 GMT

Andrew Gerard Dejoie, 27, of Walpole was charged with three counts of breaking and entering of a motor vehicle in the nighttime with the intent to commit a felony.

Two Massachusetts contestants win Miss India Show pageant

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:42:58 GMT

A 21-year-old from Norwood was crowned Miss India New England and a 16-year-old from Sharon won the Miss India Teen New England in a competition held at Ellsworth Theatre at Pine Manor College earlier this month.

Legacy Place holds Black Friday promotions, sales, activities

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:36:06 GMT

Despite the cold temperatures early in the morning, Black Friday at Legacy Place in Dedham went off without a hitch this morning.

Snapshot: College-bound

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:56:21 GMT

A chart comparing public school class size in communities south of Boston.