Grace Allen

4 weeks ago | norfolkwrenthamnews.com | Grace Allen

Wrentham Developmental Center One of Two Remaining in MABy Grace AllenIs Wrentham Developmental Center slated for closure? Some would say it certainly seems that way. A local coalition of families, caregivers, and advocates is speaking out on behalf of individuals with severe mental disabilities, demanding broader housing options amid shifting care policies. Those policies increasingly emphasize community-based settings such as group homes.

2 months ago | norfolkwrenthamnews.com | Grace Allen

Tom Abbott is making his mark in the local and regional music scene. The Wrentham native won Best Song in the Rock/Alt category at the New England Songwriters Competition for his track “Time (Where You Going).” The award-winning song is featured on his newly released album “Buried Treasure Lost Forever.”“I’ve been focused a lot on songwriting specifically for the past few years,” said Abbott, a 2016 graduate of King Philip Regional High School.

2 months ago | norfolkwrenthamnews.com | Grace Allen

Norfolk residents will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 6, for the Annual Town Election. The election will feature contested races for several key positions, including Select Board, Planning Board, Norfolk School Committee, Library Trustee, Moderator, Board of Health, and Recreation Commission. All in-person voting for the election will be held at the Freeman Kennedy School, 70 Boardman Street.

2 months ago | norfolkwrenthamnews.com | Grace Allen

There are two seats up for grabs on the Norfolk Planning Board in the annual Town Election, set for Tuesday, May 6. The Planning Board primarily reviews and approves land development projects while ensuring compliance with local regulations, state laws, and the town’s master plan. Three residents are running: Gary William Sullivan II (running for re-election), Daniel Sieger, and Benjamin P. Sprague. They all agreed to answer some questions for readers of Local Town Pages.

2 months ago | highlandcountypress.com | Grace Allen

By Grace Allen SentinelHillsboro Great Oaks FFA Chapter On April 6, the Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA Chapter held its annual awards ceremony. During this time, we had 47 members receive a proficiency award for their supervised agriculture experience. These members work hard all year long to gain experience and be able to apply for this award. Members fill out an application form with a description of their project and information on what they did throughout the year.