Operating from Phillips Ave., Jami Osborne leads a prenatal education program aimed at empowering expectant parents and reducing unnecessary Caesarean sections.
Norwood Dentist Dr. Norton Fishman and Family Reflect on Volunteer Month at Israeli Kibbutz-October 13, 1980
Norwood dentist Dr. Norton Fishman, his wife Carol, and their three children share their transformative volunteer experience living and working on Israel's historic Kibbutz Kinneret.
School Committeeman Pentowski Leads Push to Ban Smoking at Board Meetings-July 23, 1980
Norwood School Committee member Joseph Pentowski is continuing his fight to ban smoking during board meetings, citing health and student example concerns.
Chemical Concerns at Buckmaster Pond; Selectmen Tighten Fuel Storage Rules-September 12, 1979
Town Manager John J. Carroll reports a borderline concentration of tetrachloroethylene in the Buckmaster Pond well in Westwood, prompting caution on upcoming water infrastructure investments.
Norwood Visiting Nurses Association Champions Home Care and Expands Community Services-October 24, 1977
Celebrating a legacy dating back to 1906, the Norwood Visiting Nurses Association provides comprehensive home healthcare, medical equipment loans, and free monthly wellness clinics.
Norwood Board of Health Denies Public Access to Restaurant Inspection Records-July 26, 1977
The Norwood Board of Health voted to withhold local restaurant inspection reports from public records requests, sparking local debate over transparency.
Legionnaire’s Disease Case Confirmed-July 9, 1977
Discover how local medical professionals successfully identified and treated a rare case of Legionnaire's Disease in 1977, confirming the effectiveness of erythromycin treatment.
Conrel Researcher Dr. T. William Brooks Pioneers Pheromone Systems to Combat Pests-August 21, 1976
Working at Conrel on West Border Road in Norwood, research chemist Dr. T. William Brooks is developing innovative synthetic pheromone systems to control agricultural pests without heavy pesticides.
23 Positive TB Tests at High School-June 26, 1974
A massive public health sweep down at the high school tags twenty-three cases for clinical follow-up after an initial custodian exposure scare.
The Formation of a ‘Hot Line’ in Norwood – July 14, 1970
In the midst of the tumultuous 1960s and early 1970s, the need for community-based support systems became increasingly apparent. The residents of Norwood, Massachusetts, were no exception to this trend. … Continue reading The Formation of a ‘Hot Line’ in Norwood – July 14, 1970