Norfolk & Wrentham Town News

01/05/2024

Great job!

From Police Chief Bill McGrath:

SRO DOESN’T CHOKE UNDER PRESSURE! HE SPRINGS INTO ACTION AND SAVES KPHS STUDENT FROM CHOKING INSTEAD.

On Thursday, School Resource Officer Todd Schwalbe was having a typical day, floating back and forth from the elementary schools to KP High when, all of a sudden, the day wasn’t so typical anymore!

Officer Schwalbe was alerted that a KP student who had been enjoying his lunch was choking!

SRO Schwalbe went to the rescue, performing the Heimlich maneuver on the young man, effectively dislodging a piece of Salisbury steak from his blocked airway.

Officer Schwalbe called WFD Rescue to the scene to evaluate the student who ended up doing just fine.

And then? Well, SRO Todd reverted back to his typical self on a typical day, ready and waiting in case things get not so typical again!

Great job SRO! Even Cruiser had to congratulate you!

01/03/2024

This blood drive will mark 20 years this weekend! It’s a very important source of blood for Boston hospitals.

Gary Mirliss Memorial Blood Drive Set for Jan. 6

12/28/2023

🔔 A Historic Toll to Welcome 2024: The Wrentham 350 Bell will Ring at Noon on December 31st! 🔔

Join us at noon on Dec 31st at the Center Parking Lot as the Wrentham 350 Bell (affectionately known as "Gary's Bell") rings 12 times to welcome 2024!

12/27/2023

Happy to share that we have secured a $231,125 grant for transportation infrastructure needs, part of the state’s $100 million distribution. Teaming up with the recent $407,819.02 Chapter 90 appropriation, this spells great news for Norfolk’s roads and bridges in FY 2024. This funding, greenlit through the FY 2024 state budget, is a huge boost for our community. The distribution formula considers road mileage and the traditional Chapter 90 criteria. Norfolk’s getting $129,170 based on road mileage and $101,955 through Chapter 90.

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12/22/2023

*Update*

The flood has receeded but the trail is still muddy. Passable for some but please be aware that it's not completely dry and flat right now.

*Attention*

A major section of our All Persons Trail is currently flooded and impassable. We are working hard to get the trail back open but it may be a while before it is passable again. We will post updates as soon as it is cleared.

12/21/2023

The Stony Brook Nature Center will be closing on Saturday, Dec 23rd through Jan 2nd will reopen with regular hours on January 3rd.

12/21/2023

Please be advised MCI Norfolk will be conducting an escape DRILL today from approximately 12PM to 1:30PM.

12/21/2023

All roads are open!

Many thanks to the hardworking utility crews, emergency managers, Metacomet Emergency Communications Center, Norfolk Fire - MA, Town of Norfolk, MA local and state officials.

Thanks to our residents and visitors for your patience.

Also, we’d like to offer a gentle nudge to support our local businesses who were impacted by this storm due to power outages and road closures (during the busiest week of the year for retail and restaurants!)

12/20/2023

From Police Chief Bill McGrath:

RT. 1A is now open!
Rt. 140 still closed, but crews are currently on scene replacing and repairing damaged utility poles.
West St. near Blackberry Hill, one lane open. Use caution.

12/20/2023

NEW UPDATE. IGNORE ALL PREVIOUS POSTS REGARDING SCHOOLS, ETC.

AS OF NOW (TUES EVE 8:20 PM) ALL ROADS INCLUDING RT. 1A and RT. 140 WILL REMAIN CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY.

KPHS STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CAR POOL TO REDUCE TRAFFIC ON THE ROADS TO AND FROM SCHOOL.

ABSENCES WILL NOT BE EXCUSED THOUGH TARDY STUDENTS MAY BE EXCUSED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.

ALL COMMUTERS ARE ADVISED TO FOLLOW/OBEY DETOURS AND AVOID UNNECESSARY DRIVING.

NATIONAL GRID DOES NOT HAVE REPAIRS SCHEDULED, THOUGH THEY ARE WORKING AROUND THE CLOCK. WE WILL UPDATE AGAIN IF ANYTHING CHANGES.

12/20/2023

Edited 6:30AM:
Here is a current list. Thank you all for your patience as utility crews, DPW and public safety continue to work:

OPEN ROADS:
- 8:15PM Dedham Street opened
- 8:30PM Needham opened
- Stanhope and Stilwell opened
- Myrtle St open between Miller and Hanover
- Valley Street
- Boardman Street
- North Street
- Freedom Trail

STILL CLOSED
- Campbell
- Myrtle St from Hanover to Main St still closed
- Everett St
- Winston between Churchill and Cleveland St

12/19/2023

ROADS UPDATE —-SCHOOL ACCESS—-
STAY HOME IF YOU CAN

MOST ROADS ARE STILL NOT OPEN, INCLUDING ALL OF RT. 1A FROM NORFOLK TO CENTER AND RT. 140. AT THE LINE.

STUDENTS WHO STAY HOME OR TARDY WILL BE EXCUSED PER THE SUPERINTENDENT. I ENCOURAGE COMMUTER STUDENTS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE “DAY OFF” SO TRAFFIC IS REDUCED IN THIS AREA.

TRAFFIC DETOURS ARE BEYOND “FRUSTRATING” (KEEPING IT G) BECAUSE TWO MAIN ROUTES ARE CLOSED. USE RT. 1 WHENEVER POSSIBLE AND AVOID ROADS IN TOWN.

YOU CAN’T GET TO FOXBORO VIA RT. 140. YOU CAN’T GET TO RT. 1 VIA RT. 140.
USE THURSTON ST.; MADISON ST. SND TAUNTON ST. TO REACH RT. 1.

NATIONAL GRID CREWS HAVE BEEN OUT IN FORCE THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT, HOWEVER, PROGRESS IS SLOW, DAMAGE EXTENSIVE, AFFECTING MANY TOWNS.

12/19/2023

Power and internet still out? Need a warm space to work today?

Come on down to NCTV's Green Room!

We have power and internet! We have a large space where you can work, a small kitchenette, coffee/tea and refrigerator!

We also have one small private office space that could be used today if you need it!

We are located next to Nick's Pizza in the center of town.

Doors will be open 8:30am. Message or give us a call!

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12/19/2023

CURRENT CLOSURES AS OF TUESDAY MORNING:

- Dedham Street is still closed from the Horse and Carriage heading into Wrentham.
- Valley Street between Hill and Dedham
- Campbell Street (Old Campbell to Highland Lake)
- Myrtle Street between Main and Hanover
- Boardman Street from Rockwood Road to Old Mill
- Everett Street from Pine St to the Wrentham line
- Stillwell Ave
- Freedom Trail to Liberty Lane
- North Street from Stonybrook to Diamond
- Winston Road between Churchill and Cleveland St

We will continue to update this post.

12/19/2023

From National Grid:
It’s normal for outage numbers and Estimated Time of Restoration (ETR) to fluctuate. Work volume, the cause of the outage, and the extent of the damage can all affect our time estimates.

During a storm event with widespread damage, we will often use global ETRs until estimates for individual communities can be refined. We are currently updating and refining ETRs for all impacted areas and will continue to do so throughout the day Tuesday.

Rest assured our crews continue to work around the clock as quickly and safely as possible.

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12/18/2023

Email from my contacts at National Grid:

They have yet to move into full scale restoration as the storm is still ongoing. At this time there are 160k people without power across the state. 3,900 without power in Plainville and 1,600 in Wrentham. Once the conditions normalize they will begin restoration. No additional information and will get us updates on the rest of the district towns as soon as they can.

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12/18/2023

UPDATE 7:08PM: PINE ST FROM 1A to 140 NOW OPEN!

ROUTE 1A (Dedham St) is closed at 115 (Horse and Carriage intersection). You cannot travel down 1A to Wrentham!

12/18/2023

From Police Chief Bill McGrath:

SCHOOL BUS SERVICE RELATED TO STORM

Just letting you know, we’re talking to the schools, making sure they are aware of storm related road closures and detours. We will update if needed as we get closer to dismissal times.

12/18/2023

All available DPW personnel are on duty and responding to trees down all over town. We will be clearing trees that DO NOT involve wires asap and awaiting response from Eversource for any trees involving wires until the scene is safe. Crews will stay on as long as needed but be advised that this is a storm and conditions continue to change. Please help us to help you by staying off the roads if possible and give crews and police room to work.
Thank you.
Blair Crane
Director of Public Works

12/18/2023

Road closures……

12/09/2023

12/07/2023

From Police Chief Bill McGrath:

Military aircraft will be a common sight in the skies for the next couple of days. They are part of the pre-game activities connected to the Army/Navy game taking place Saturday. They will be landing in the KPHS baseball field tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. Enjoy the show if you’re luck enough to spot them over your house!!