Every hometown has their own inside jokes, slang, places, and overall common knowledge that makes it feel like home. Whether you are from Norfolk, Wrentham, or Plainville, these three towns combine together to make the famous “tri-town.” If you are fortunate to live in one of these three towns, you know EXACTLY what comes to mind someone asks what it’s like living in the tri-town; below are 20 signs you grew up in the Tri-Town.
Ever since I got my license at 16 I’ve become extremely aware of my surroundings while driving; specifically, seeing people I know drive past me or just around town. I could be going to the mall or to get something to eat and see a minimum of three of my friend’s cars go past me in a span of ten minutes. Even in three big towns, it’s a small, small world.
The infamous “famous” spot in the center of Wrentham. Whether you’re meeting up with friends, dropping off cars, or doing an occasional “stake-out” Saturday night, the GPL is always busy with cars coming in and out. Both a pro and con, it seems to monitored by cops way too often (and many of us can understand why).
If you are truly from the tri-town you know the exact times and days to avoid the Wrentham Outlets. Being the absolute tourist destination, the Outlets can make your day from sunshine and rainbows to a Hell in thirty seconds. From the minute coming off the highway and sitting in traffic for 30 minutes to spending another thirty minutes trying to find parking (and this happening on a regular weekday), you know how much worse it gets on the holidays and weekends.
From getting a chocolate frappe after school or ordering a short stack of chocolate chip pancakes Saturday morning with friends, Nicky’s restaurant is a staple to the tri-town. Beside’s Monday’s when they are closed, you can never drive by to see the parking lot empty or no one outside eating ice cream.
Even when I tell myself I’m only going to Target for one thing and one thing only, I always end up with more than I need and seeing people I rather not see outside of school.
If there is anything I’ve learned from the KP public school system, we are the absolute LAST school in Massachusetts to call off school due to snow. Even if the weatherman says we’ll be having a blizzard Monday morning, it’s always Monday morning right when I’m ready to go to the school that KP calls.
One of the perks being a senior at KP is getting to sit in the Wigwam during football games at home. No better feeling than being with everyone, chanting “I believe that we will win!” throughout the game and for the most part, us always ending up winning.
Another thing I came to realize ever since I got my license: cops are EVERYWHERE. Every time I drive (and it happens every. single. time) I see at least one cop in Norfolk, Wrentham or Plainville. And of course, let’s not forget those people who drive the same type of cars that cops drive… I do hate you if that’s you.
Ever since the awkward middle school stage till now, the tri-town has developed their own kind of language: from muck, unciv, and kips, the list is endless and keeps growing. I still get looks from other people when I say those words (sorry not sorry).
Ever since I was little until sophomore year in high school, I was always excited to go to the annual Wrentham Crackle Barrel Fair with my friends. Friday and Saturday nights were prime time to hang out with friends, get fried dough, and almost seeing death on the Zipper.
Something I wish I knew (and made a routine of) earlier in high school was going to the Norfolk Public Library during midterms and finals. After grabbing some iced coffee at either Cilia’s or Dunkin Donuts, I would meet up with my friends and spend hours and hours studying, crying, and sleeping until the library closed. In a way, it was realistically getting me prepared for college.
Even with the tri-town consisting of three pretty big towns, there can be very little to do and soon it becomes a ritual to go out every weekend and spend money purely on food. From BWW and Cosi at Mansfield Crossing to getting Chipotle at Franklin Village Center or getting Hibachi at Saga in Patriots Place, the options are endless. However, my bank account hates me more and more when I go out.
Ah, this defines what middle school was all about. I remember sitting in a field with all my other classmates and hearing the stories about drugs and alcohols, the dangers, and what could happen if I got caught up in the middle of those. Well, safe to say I’m still here and doing pretty good.
I as well as many other kids found it hard to concentrate during school without an iced coffee and bagel from Dunkin Donuts. However, you have to plan your time accordingly so you’re not sitting in the drive thru for a good fifteen minutes. Get there early so you don’t find yourself with another tardy slip.
One of the highlights of my senior year in high school was watching my school’s football team be titled the “Superbowl Champs” of the 2016-2017 football season. Getting to sit at Gillette Stadium with the entire tri-town watching over team dominate was one of the most unforgettable experiences (definitely one for the books).
The tri-town has one of the “love-hate” relationships with the neighboring town of Franklin. From competing in sports to just see anyone from Franklin can go either way. But again, we did win the Superbowl so…
When school gets out and the weather gets warm out, it’s always key to find someone who lives on either Lake Archer or Lake Pearl. From jumping off docks, paddle boarding, and tubing, the lakes are the best way to cool off during those hot summer days and nights.
I always told myself I could not wait to get out of the tri-town; I wanted to go off to school far away so I wasn’t close to home anymore. However, there’s something special about the tri-town and it’s really one of a kind. From the little inside jokes to the people who live here, the tri-town always has a special place for those who call it home.
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