By Michele Taranto

Norwood Municipal Light Department (NMLD) Rebates

Energy New England, in partnership with NMLD, offers no cost Home Energy Assessments to identify heating, lighting, weatherization and rebate opportunities that can save you money on your utility bills. Call Energy New England at 888-772-4242 to schedule a home energy assessment. NMLD offers rebates on Energy Star-rated appliances (like refrigerators and washing machines) and electric lawn equipment. For more information on the rebates, visit norwoodlight.com/rebates or call Energy New England at 508-698-1225. 

NMLD also offers rebates to customers who do not heat with natural gas, for air source heat pump installations and weatherization rebates for insulation and air sealing. 

Customers who do heat with Natural Gas may look on masssave.com/nsw for rebates. The Town of Norwood’s Energy Advocate, Julie Barbour-Issa, is available to answer questions about Mass Save and she can be reached at (781) 390-9913. 

Perkins Library Services

The Perkins Library circulates more than half a million copies of books, newspapers, and publications in braille, large print, and digital audio formats annually. Print disability is defined as: difficulty holding a book, unable to read for long periods of time, vision loss and head trauma. These difficulties can be temporary, such as recovering from surgery or a permanent condition.

In addition to reading, Perkins has a program called Tele Fun where they can connect people to different activities by phone or online. The activities include Trivia, radio drama stories, audio described movies, book groups, and more. 

If you would like to be connected to the Perkins library, contact Kathleen Rooney, Outreach Coordinator, at 781-762-1201.

FREE Shredding Event

Tuesday, May 20, Norwood Senior Center Parking Lot, 275 Prospect St. - 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Take advantage of this drive-thru, contactless, free shredding event sponsored by the Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey.