Friday, October 19, 2012
Sharon attorney Paul Izzo discusses Tuesday's debate and what will be the focus in the closing days of the Presidential campaign.
In Tuesday night’s town hall debate, President Obama clearly raised his energy level. He was well prepared and made every effort to fire up the base of his party. Challenger Mitt Romney performed well also. It is clear now that the challenger’s strategy is to keep reminding voters that despite the President’s personal popularity, his economic policies have failed to energize the economy and make a serious dent in the nation’s unemployment ranks. At several points on Tuesday night, Romney made this case forcefully. I agree with Washington Post columnist George Will that it was the most entertaining presidential debate in history. I've seen them all, including the four Nixon-Kennedy face offs from 1960 (all of which are available on line) …
This is though a partnership with Project Childsafe.
The Sharon Police Department will provide free firearm safety locks to local residents through a partnership with Project ChildSafe, a nationwide firearms safety education program, according to Sharon Police. Free gun locks will be available at any time at the Police Department to any person who provides a valid pistol permit or Firearms Identification Card (FID). Up to three gun locks will be given to each resident. Project Childsafe is the nation's largest firearm safety education program. Gun owners are asked to get a safety kit from participating law enforcement partners in their state. Law enforcement agencies are the only ones who are eligible to receive safety kits from Project ChildSafe.
Check out the most recent list of homes for sale over the $1 million mark in Sharon.
As part of our weekly roundup of real estate listings in Sharon, this week we decided to highlight some of the top priced homes in town. Check out this roundup of five homes in Sharon that are currently priced at or above $1 million, courtesy of AOL Real Estate and Patch. Know of a home we forgot here or do you have a listing you'd like to submit? Send a note over to SharonPatch@patch.com.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Early detection of breast cancer through routine exams saves thousands of lives every year.
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- Rashmi Raman
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Studies have shown that early detection of breast cancer improves the chances of a cure. That in itself is the most important reason to make an appointment today for a breast exam or mammogram. Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton provides breast exam and mammography services, as does Radiology Associates of Norwood. (Have another health provider you would recommend in the Sharon area? Let us know in the comments section below.) Going for an exam can be nerve-wracking. To better understand the importance of exams, here's helpful information that explains the process, when you should go and why: Breast self-exams There has been a lot of heated debate in the research and medical communities about the usefulness of breast self-exams in …
The following information was provided by the Sharon Police Department daily log.
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- Amy Nachbar
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Sunday, Oct. 7 3:02 p.m. - There was a suspicious motor vehicle seen on South Main Street. Officer checked. 9:12 p.m. - A motorist received a verbal warning after being stopped for speeding on South Main Street and Hampshire Ave. 1:12 p.m. - There was a suspicious motor vehicle on East Foxboro Street and King Philip Road. 1:23 p.m. - There was suspicious activity reported on High Street. 6:15 p.m. - Erratic operation of a white pick up truck on Norwood Street and Maskwonicut Street. 8:59 p.m. - There was a suspicious motor vehicle seen on Massapoag Ave. Monday, Oct. 8 10:19 a.m. - On Rte. 95 at Exit 8; S Highway at South Main Street, a two-foot piece of cement fell from a bridge. Another police department was notified. 12:41 p.m. - There …
Recent film and book characters may top the list of most popular costumes this year.
With less than two weeks left until Halloween, the crunch to find creative costumes is on. According to Business Insider, search data from Yahoo indicates that popular costumes for 2012 will include Batman, Bane and Catwoman (from the summer blockbuster "The Dark Knight Rises"), zombies, Monster High (a line of children's toys), and Katniss Everdeen (the main character in The Hunger Games books and movie). See the top 15 search terms here. The most popular costume of 2011, according to CNNMoney, was Charlie Sheen. Several temporary costume shops have popped up in the Sharon area, including a Spirit Halloween store on Rte. 1 in the empty Filene's Basement location. Here is a list of local costume shops, and other locations that stock …
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Contribute to a lively conversation by posting a comment below.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Over the summer, Sharon Patch asked you where you thought the worst speeding spots in town were. The biggest response suggested that Lakeview Street, from Massapoag Avenue to East Foxborough Street was the most dangerous for speed drivers. Now, we would like to ask readers: Where should a crosswalk be added in Sharon? What do you think? Let us know by posting a comment in the comments section below.
"Uplift: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors" shares the wisdom of breast cancer survivors with the newly diagnosed. What's your story?
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One of the greatest challenges for those who have been newly diagnosed is finding sources of support. Patients are eager for information on everything from enduring surgery and chemotherapy to how to deal with hair loss. While there are several local resources and support groups available in Sharon (there is a cancer suppport group at the Sharon Adult Center every second and third Monday from 10:30-noon), women can also find comfort in a sisterhood of survivors who have already been in their shoes. Best selling author and breast cancer survivor Barbara Delinsky has gathered the wisdom of hundreds of breast cancer survivors who are eager to inspire those who are new to the “breast cancer …
The following information was provided by the Sharon Fire Department daily log.
October 10 5:17 p.m. - A cooking fire, confined to a container at 26 Hixson Farm Road. The container was removed. October 11 4:35 p.m. - An LPG or natural gas leak at 10 Robin Road. Hazardous materials and leak control were confined. October 13 1:13 a.m. - A carbon monoxide incident occured at 190 Norwood Street. The situation was investigated. 8:14 a.m. - A carbon monoxide incident occured at 10 West Ridge Drive. Hazmat detection, monitoring and sampling. 10:13 p.m. - A building fire at 6 Tory Treasure Lane. The fire was confined to the chimney and was extinguished.
A Sharon parent discusses ways to create a healthy environment in the home.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Editor's Note: The following was submitted by Sharon resident and parent Judy Heap. As a parent, I have tried to learn about creating a healthy environment in my home. I use an air-popper instead of the more convenient microwave popcorn. I used low-VOC paint in my son’s room and green cleaning products. I don’t use k-cups due to the environmental impact. I have a small organic garden, and got more organic vegetables from the moose hill CSA all summer. I pack my son’s lunch in small stainless steel containers, avoiding plastics, disposable containers and juice boxes. I have signed petitions to label GMOs and donated to environmental causes. I wrote to the school committee on Aug. 15, 2012 proposing a ban on staff and student use of perfume…
Matt Perkins
10:18 am on Friday, October 19, 2012
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