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In today's newsletter:

• Why two similar Norwood homes can sell for very different prices
• How are Norwood's Mustang runners preparing for a daunting fall season?

Also on today's calendar: Norwood Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cooler with clouds, then sun, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.
• Sunday: Cloudy most of the time, temps: high: 64, low: 54.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What Is Your Norwood Home Really Worth in 2026? (norwoodtownnews.com) — If you own a home in Norwood, this piece explains why your property's 2026 value may differ sharply from your neighbor's, even if the houses look similar. It breaks down how location within town, style, condition, updates, and buyer demand shape realistic pricing, and why online estimates or single recent sales rarely tell the full Norwood market story.
   

• Norwood Cross Country Hits The Trails (norwoodtownnews.com) — Norwood High's boys and girls cross country teams are gearing up for a challenging Tri-Valley League season, focusing on personal improvement against powerhouse programs. Coach Amy Worcester highlights returning standouts Bridget Flynn and Kerin Gorman, plus newcomer Emma Flanigan, all aiming for strong showings at the Meet of Champions while maintaining a positive team culture despite tough odds.
   

📸 Around Norwood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Norwood

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Norwood Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ →
  St. Timothy Catholic Church, 650 Nichols St, Norwood
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Practical Magic Movie Night, Craft and Tarot Card Reading →
  Weekend Craft Cafe, 61 Endicott Street, Norwood
  6:30 pm
• The Rangemasters Live at The Fallout Shelter →
  The Fallout Shelter, 61 Endicott St, Norwood
  7:00 pm
• 3 Decades Rewind →
  The Norwood Theatre, 109 Central St, Norwood
  7:30 pm
Sunday October 4
• We're Going on a Pumpkin Hunt StoryWalk →
  Norwood MA
Wednesday October 7
• Dave Limina's Wednesdave Blues II at The Fallout Shelter →
  The Fallout Shelter, 61 Endicott St, Norwood
  7:00 am
• Young Adult Mental Health & Life Skills Group →
  Oasis Psychiatric Day Program, 1504 Providence Hwy, Suite 23, Norwood, MA, 02062
  3:30 pm
Friday October 9
• The Claudettes Live at The Fallout Shelter →
  The Fallout Shelter, 61 Endicott St, Norwood
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Nate Perry & Ragged Company Live at The Fallout Shelter →
  The Fallout Shelter, 61 Endicott St, Norwood
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Young Adult Mental Health & Life Skills Group →
  Oasis Psychiatric Day Program, 1504 Providence Hwy, Norwood
  3:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• Senior Therapeutic Art Group →
  Oasis PDP, 1504 Providence Highway, Suite 23, Norwood, MA, 02062
  1:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Norwood Community Fall Blood Drive →
  The First Congregational Church in Norwood, 100 Winter St, Norwood
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Protect Your Information-Guard Your Card —Delia De Mello Read on Patch

• Hi neighbors, Tammy here in Norwood.
  Looking forward to keeping up with what's going on. What's the best breakfast place near Norwood? (Nextdoor Walpole St)

• Moderna, Inc. posted a job opening for Associate Director, Sterility Assurance in Norwood. Apply here.
• Allied Universal Security Services posted a job opening for Security Officer Asset Protection in Norwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norwood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Westwood

• Stoughton High School Ends Class Rank Reporting to Reduce Student Stress, Competition (wror.com)
• EXEC: Kulkea Founder David Abramowitz Plans Retirement (newsbreak.com)
• Amazon Asks Westborough to Delay Drone Pad Vote as Board Says No (dronexl.co)

Canton

• Bill Burr Age 2026: 58 Years Old, 34 Years Doing Stand-Up (guidenetworth.com)

Dedham

• MA Contractor Gets Prison Time For Home Improvement Scams, DA Says (patch.com)

Ok Norwood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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