🌱 King Philip High adds a new assistant principal—meet Dr. Maré.

Good day Norfolk! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• King Philip High adds a new assistant principal—meet Dr. Maré.
• Norfolk's newest firefighter just completed elite state training—here's what it means.

Also on today's calendar: Wrentham Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clearing, a t-storm; humid, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 84, low: 58.
• Saturday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• King Philip High School names Dr. Matthew Maré Assistant Principal (norfolkwrenthamnews.com) — Families in Norfolk whose teens attend King Philip Regional High School will see new leadership support this year as Dr. Matthew Maré steps in as assistant principal. With extensive experience in middle school administration and social studies teaching, he'll work alongside existing assistant principals to support students and staff across the regional high school community.
   

• Norfolk firefighter graduates from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (norfolkwrenthamnews.com) — A Norfolk firefighter, Eric Eszlari, has just completed the state's intensive 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program, earning Firefighter I/II and HazMat First Responder certifications. His graduation from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy means Norfolk gains a newly trained responder with up-to-date skills in fire attack, rescue, and hazardous materials response.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Norfolk

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• Wrentham Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ →
  St. Mary Catholic Church, Wrentham, 130 South St, Wrentham
  9:00 am
Monday September 7
• Big Labor Day Sports Card & Autograph Show →
  enVision Hotel & Conference Center Mansfield-Foxboro, 31 Hampshire Street, Mansfield
  8:30 am
• Big Labor Day Pokemon & TCG Show →
  enVision Hotel & Conference Center Mansfield-Foxboro, 31 Hampshire Street, Mansfield
  4:15 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 4
• Fiber Art Group
  Norfolk Public Library Magazine/Reading Room , 2 Liberty Lane, No
  10:30 am
Tuesday September 8
• Slightly Literary
  Norfolk Public Library Lobby , 2 Liberty Lane, Norfolk, MA, 020
• Watercolor Meet Up
  Norfolk Public Library Community Room 2 Liberty Lane, , Norfolk
  1:00 pm
• Friends of the Library
  Norfolk Public Library Schoolhouse , 2 Liberty Lane, Norfolk, MA
  6:30 pm
• Writing the Nightmare: A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable
  Norfolk Public Library Virtual Meeting , 2 Liberty Lane, Norfolk\
  7:00 pm
• Planning Board →
  Town of Norfolk Room 124, 1 Liberty Lane Town Hall Room 124
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Wiggly Ones (Ages 2-5)
  Norfolk Public Library Story hour/Craft room , 2 Liberty Lane, No
  2:00 pm
• Paws to Read
  Norfolk Public Library Story hour/Craft room , 2 Liberty Lane, No
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 3
• Discussion Group →
  Franklin, MA Calendar Franklin, MA 02038
  10:00 am
• Wood Carving Group →
  Franklin, MA Calendar Franklin, MA 02038
  10:00 am
• Preschool Storytime
  Fiske Public Library Sweatt Room , 110 Randall Road, Wrentham, M
  10:00 am
• Bible Study →
  Franklin, MA Calendar Franklin, MA 02038
  10:15 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Home for Little Wanderers posted a job opening for Campus Coordinator in Walpole. Apply here.
• Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. posted a job opening for 1st Shift Maintenance Technician - $31.50/hour in Holliston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norfolk here.

🗞 Nearby News

Millis

• Millis Community Day draws over 800 people (millismedwaynews.com)
• Letters to the Editor (millismedwaynews.com)
• Book junior golf lessons and programs in Millis, MA (pga.com)

Walpole

• Why Very Fit Riders Still Struggle to Sit the Trot (dressagetoday.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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