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Norfolk school bus driver faces charges after incident with students on board
16+ hour, 6+ min ago (189+ words) NORFOLK -- A local school bus driver is being charged with driving a bus in a reckless manner and other offenses while bringing students to the town's two elementary schools. School buses at the Holmes bus company in Norfolk. NORFOLK -- A…...
Norfolk still working toward school addition despite voter rejection this year
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (425+ words) NORFOLK -- School officials continue to plan an expansion of Freeman Kennedy Elementary School despite voters not supporting it earlier this year, with possible state aid now in the picture. The Freeman Kennedy School in Norfolk. NORFOLK -- School officials continue to…...
‘Just hang up’: Norfolk County sheriff issues urgent warning after scammers steal $6,700
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (225+ words) The Norfolk County Sheriff's office urges anyone who gets a call demanding money and threatening them for missing jury duty or claiming there is a warrant for their arrest to simply hang up on likely scammers. The Norfolk County Sheriff's…...
Norfolk unveiling new fire station Saturday
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (203+ words) NORFOLK "A grand opening/ribbon cutting is being held Saturdaythe town's new $26 million fire station, along with the fire department's annual open house. The new Norfolk Fire Station. NORFOLK " A grand opening/ribbon cutting is being held Saturday the town's…...
State finds Norfolk County sheriff misused campaign funds
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (210+ words) DEDHAM -- Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott will pay more than $36,000 in fines after state officials found he misused roughly $32,000 in campaign funds for personal and business-related expenses. DEDHAM -- Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott will pay more than $36,000 in fines after…...
Homeless shelter in former Norfolk prison impacted the town and schools, but not as much as feared
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (239+ words) NORFOLK -- The homeless migrant shelter that recently closed at a former local prison sparked a huge outcry of opposition when it opened in June 2024. Opponents of the emergency homeless shelter at the former state prison in Norfolk protest in early…...
Norfolk police chief retiring after nearly four decades with department
7+ mon, 6+ day ago (396+ words) NORFOLK " Police Chief Timothy Heinz is retiring after a 38-year career with the local department in which he ushered in several improvements and also distinguished himself with multiple acts of bravery. Norfolk Police Chief Timothy Heinz is retiring effective Sept....
Park Street Bridge in Norfolk partially reopening Tuesday
9+ mon, 4+ day ago (224+ words) NORFOLK " After being closed since December for work, the Park Street Bridge " a major link between Norfolk and Wrentham, is set to partially reopen. MassDOT said it will be reopening the northbound ... This map shows detours in place for the…...
Norfolk house fire remains under investigation
9+ mon, 5+ day ago (219+ words) NORFOLK -- A three-alarm fire that swept through a home Tuesday and sent two firefighters to the hospital remains under investigation, the town fire chief said. Above and below, firefighters from five towns battled a house fire Tuesday morning at 3 Main…...
Fire heavily damages Norfolk house, two firefighters taken to hospital amid oppressive heat
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (213+ words) NORFOLK " Firefighters from several Attleboro area communities battled a three-alarm house fire Tuesday morning that heavily damaged the home and sent two firefighters to the hospital. Above and below, firefighters from five towns battled a house fire Tuesday morning at…...