The recently completed Talbot Parking Lot will be officially opened on Saturday morning, June 29, according to Town Manager Walter A. Blasenak.

The lot Is expected to accommodate 202 cars. Cars will enter the lot from Cottage Street, and leave from the Nahatan Street exit.

(All articles were originally published in the Norwood Messenger unless otherwise noted)

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