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Category: Bars & Restaurants

August 9, 1989August 8, 2026 georgenhs Bars & Restaurants, Proposed, This Day In Norwood History

Selectmen Deadlock on License for Proposed Taco Bell-August 9, 1989

Norwood selectmen deadlocked 2-2 on a food license for a proposed $1 million Taco Bell showcase at Route 1 and Dean Street, pitting Chairman John Kinnaly against William Butters and Gary Lee.

October 13, 1988October 12, 2026 georgenhs Bars & Restaurants, This Day In Norwood History

Selectmen Penalize Honolulu Restaurant with Liquor License Suspension Following Underage Incident-October 13, 1988

The Honolulu Restaurant on Route 1 faces a three-day liquor license suspension after Norwood police find an intoxicated 19-year-old served without identification.

October 16, 1986October 15, 2026 georgenhs Bars & Restaurants, This Day In Norwood History

Selectmen Vote to Ban “Brown-Bagging” of Alcohol in All Local Restaurants-October 16, 1986

Patrons accustomed to bringing their own wine or beer to local dining establishments will soon have to change their habits. The Board of Selectmen voted last night to institute a … Continue reading Selectmen Vote to Ban “Brown-Bagging” of Alcohol in All Local Restaurants-October 16, 1986

September 4, 1986September 3, 2026 georgenhs Bars & Restaurants, This Day In Norwood History

Selectmen Deny Apollo Restaurant Liquor License on Split Vote-September 4, 1986

The owners of the Apollo Restaurant suffered a setback when their bid for a liquor license—intended for a planned function hall in the former Orent Bros. store on Washington Street … Continue reading Selectmen Deny Apollo Restaurant Liquor License on Split Vote-September 4, 1986

August 21, 1985August 18, 2026 georgenhs Bars & Restaurants, This Day In Norwood History

South Norwood Liquor License Transfer to Can Connection Approved-August 21, 1985

Norwood selectmen approve the transfer of a beer and wine license to the Can Connection on Washington Street despite neighborhood concerns.

August 10, 1985August 8, 2026 georgenhs Bars & Restaurants, This Day In Norwood History

Residents and Selectmen Target South Norwood’s Bar Concentration-August 10, 1985

Residents and selectmen are working to revitalize South Norwood's "The Flats" Washington Street commercial strip while exploring legal options to revoke inactive bar licenses.

August 22, 1984August 22, 2026 georgenhs Bars & Restaurants, This Day In Norwood History

Selectmen Vote Unanimously to Support State Ban On “Happy Hours”-August 22, 1984

Citing concerns over drunk driving, Norwood selectmen voted 4-0 to support the ABCC's statewide initiative to eliminate discounted bar "happy hours" and promotional drink pricing.

July 11, 1984July 19, 2026 georgenhs Bars & Restaurants, This Day In Norwood History

El Torito Legal Counsel Seeks Improved Relations with Norwood Selectmen-July 11, 1984

El Torito Restaurant and Norwood Selectmen On July 11, 1984, Attorney Mark Fitzsimmons of Weymouth appeared before the Norwood Board of Selectmen representing the El Torito restaurant on Route 1, … Continue reading El Torito Legal Counsel Seeks Improved Relations with Norwood Selectmen-July 11, 1984

October 6, 1982October 6, 2026 georgenhs Bars & Restaurants, This Day In Norwood History

Shamrock Pub Owner Michael T. Gunning Receives Encouragement Instead of Reprimand from Selectmen-October 6, 1982

Norwood selectmen offer encouragement rather than discipline to Shamrock Pub owner Michael T. Gunning following neighborhood police reports.

September 29, 1982September 21, 2026 georgenhs Bars & Restaurants, This Day In Norwood History

Selectmen Vote 3-2 to Lease Old Town Firehouse for New Restaurant Development-September 29, 1982

Norwood selectmen vote 3-2 to lease the old fire station behind Town Hall to Carla Foley for conversion into Carla's Dining Room and Cafe, bringing Italian dining to the town center.

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