After 16 years in South Norwood, Hurley is navigating increased competition by emphasizing community involvement and quality customer service.
Slump in Chip Industry Hits Norwood Maker-This Day In Norwood History – July 21, 1998
Analog Devices Inc. struggled with falling revenues in 1998 as global demand for semiconductors and testing equipment plummeted. Despite the fiscal pressure, the Norwood company avoided layoffs, maintaining its workforce through the market downturn.
Babel’s- Pinch Me… This Can’t Be a Paint Store! (1996)
The transformation of Babel’s from a small wallpaper store in the 1950’s to the full-service, full-scale decorating center it is today accelerated dramatically over the past four years. In the … Continue reading Babel’s- Pinch Me… This Can’t Be a Paint Store! (1996)
Ice-Cream Vendor Disputes Fees Demanded by Norwood Arts Council-July 18, 1991
The dispute involved allegations of intimidation, Open Meeting Law concerns, and tensions over who is permitted to sell goods on the Norwood Common.
Butters Family Sells Pharmacy-July 20, 1990
1973 South Norwood Pharmacy Ad A significant chapter in the history of South Norwood business and family legacy came to an end on July 20, 1990. The Butters family pharmacy, … Continue reading Butters Family Sells Pharmacy-July 20, 1990
Kline’s Department Store Marks Ten Years in Downtown Norwood-July 11, 1983
Kline's Department Store Celebrates a Decade in Norwood On July 11, 1983, Kline’s Department Store marked a significant milestone, celebrating ten successful years of operation in downtown Norwood. â € When … Continue reading Kline’s Department Store Marks Ten Years in Downtown Norwood-July 11, 1983
The Master Navigator of Local Commerce-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1980
An 80-year-old former union pioneer and Edison engineer commands the Norwood Chamber, working a grueling 40-hour week.
Polaroid Stability and New Hotel Launch-June 13, 1980
Industrial resilience hits Route 1 as Polaroid transitions toward robotics technology and a new six-story luxury hotel brings Governor King to town.
Reliance Electric Company Relocates Regional Service Center to Norwood-July 17, 1979
Reliance Electric Company is moving its regional industrial motor repair center from South Boston to the Park Place industrial park off Route 1.
New Reliance Electric Service Center-July 17, 1979
Reliance Electric, which services and repairs industrial electric motors, will move its regional service center here from South Boston on Sept. 1. The new facility in a 19,000-square-foot location in … Continue reading New Reliance Electric Service Center-July 17, 1979