Communications and Media – Norwood Historical Society

September 19, 1989September 17, 2026 georgenhs Communications and Media, This Day In Norwood History

New 255 Telephone Exchange Introduced in Norwood-September 19, 1989

New England Telephone introduces a new 255 telephone exchange in Norwood for about 200 customers, joining existing town prefixes.

June 24, 1981July 19, 2026 georgenhs Board of Selectmen, Communications and Media, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Norwood Awards CATV; Service In Year-June 24, 1981

Following a extensive year-long review by the CATV advisory panel, developers map out a 100-mile infrastructure network to deliver over 50 channels to local homes.

June 11, 1981July 19, 2026 georgenhs Communications and Media, This Day In Norwood History

Cable TV License Endorsed-June 11, 1981

With a 52-channel system hanging in the balance, Norwood leaders face a June 30 deadline to award a highly competitive local cable television license.

October 3, 1973September 25, 2026 georgenhs Communications and Media, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood’s Order for Emergency 911 Line Placed on Hold Until 1975-October 3, 1973

Town Manager John P. Mogan informs selectmen that the telephone company has delayed Norwood's emergency 911 service rollout until June 1975.