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Hello again Norwood! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What the new hospital law could mean for Norwood's emergency care
  • Why federal agents chased a murder suspect through a Norwood neighborhood
  • Franklin and Norwood families remember Lawrence "Larry" Mudrey's warm legacy

Also on today's calendar: Joanna Connor Album Release Show Live at The Fallout Shelter and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Less humid with some sun, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Sunday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 86, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Some sun, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gov. Healey signs ceremonial hospital bill (norwoodrecord.com) — Norwood residents just moved a big step closer to getting their hospital back, as Gov. Maura Healey came to Norwood Central to ceremonially sign a new eminent-domain law aimed at reopening the long-closed Norwood Hospital. The law pressures the current owner to sell to a nonprofit operator or face a state takeover, after years of residents traveling farther for urgent care.
   

• Brazilian murder suspect wanted by feds arrested after Norwood crash, foot chase (boston25news.com) — Federal agents arrested a man wanted in a Brazilian murder case after a crash and short foot chase on Tremont Street in Norwood Thursday morning. Norwood police handled the crash investigation after the suspect allegedly hit two parked cars while trying to flee. No injuries were reported, and federal authorities took the man into custody for further proceedings.
   

• FRANKLIN: Lawrence John Mudrey (town.news) — A Franklin family is mourning Lawrence "Larry" Mudrey, 75, whose daughter and grandson live in Norwood and shared many coastal New England trips with him. Remembered as a devoted family man, longtime GE employee, volunteer firefighter, and beloved Santa representative for decades, he leaves a legacy of kindness and holiday joy that touched countless children and neighbors.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for handyman to come and change my smoke detector batteries.
    They are chirping and driving me crazy! Thanks (Nextdoor Eastern Norwood Depot)
  • Hubby for hire handyman services are local and reliable, honest and fair.
    Give me a call or text me at 617-823-4616 for your free estimate. (Nextdoor Norwest Woods)
  • U-Haul International, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Norwood. Apply here.
  • The Honey Baked Ham Company, LLC posted a job opening for Store Supervisor in Norwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norwood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Westwood

  • Motorcyclist, 71, killed in crash involving 3 vehicles on I-95 in Westwood (boston.com)
  • In generational battle, Markey and Moulton offer closing arguments to voters ahead of primary (wbur.org)
  • LA Kings Training Camp Preview: Jack Hughes (yardbarker.com)

Canton

  • Lindsey Takes Command Of Navy's Rotary Wing Test Squadron (thebaynet.com)
  • Local Event: Annual Celebration of the Blue Hills: The Great Escape (patch.com)
  • Bill Burr and Anthony Michael Hall talk bar pizza, Cape cuisine, and Mass. roots in podcast chat (bostonglobe.com)

Dedham

  • New Pollinator Pathway Opens Along Mother Brook In Dedham (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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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