State health officials announced that blood tests for 90 Norwood residents living near a Route 1 toxic site showed normal PCB levels well within safe ranges.
Norwood Hospital’s Response to PCBs Case Praised-July 29, 1983
Norwood Hospital addressed community concerns regarding the effects of toxic wastes. The hospital's swift action and provision of facilities for sampling blood from residents earned praise from State Health Commissioner … Continue reading Norwood Hospital’s Response to PCBs Case Praised-July 29, 1983
Norwood Hospital Stroke Club Hosts Second Annual Clambake-August 11, 1981
Surrounded by family and friends, the Norwood Hospital Stroke Club celebrated its second annual clambake in Sharon, highlighting community support, rehabilitation milestones, and the upcoming opening of a new hospital stroke unit.
State DEQE Confirms Seepage is Harmless-July 29, 1981
The state DEQE confirmed that orange-colored seepage at Norwood Park South is harmless iron leachate originating from decades of former waste disposal by Bird and Son Co.
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.
Norwood Teens Answer Blood Drive Challenge at First Congregational Church-August 8, 1978
Norwood teenagers challenged adult residents to a summer blood drive at the First Congregational Church, rallying 68 donors despite rainy weather.
Board of Health Reverses Decision and Agrees to Release Food Service Establishment Inspection Reports-September 13, 1977
Norwood Board of Health votes unanimously to release food service establishment inspection reports to the press following a ruling by state public records officials.
Norwood Health Board Clashes With Director Over Restaurant Inspections-August 23, 1977
Norwood Health Board Chairman Kenneth Webber criticizes Public Health Director Bartley King over faulty restaurant inspection logs.
Norwood Approves Final Draft of Buckmaster Pond Agreement With Westwood-August 21, 1974
The Norwood Board of Selectmen approved a final pact draft for Buckmaster Pond, retaining water rights dating to the 1880s while allowing Westwood recreational easements in exchange for full property maintenance.
Zimble Co. Owners Address Noise and Air Pollution Complaints at Planning Board Meeting-August 16, 1972
Responding to resident complaints at a planning board meeting, Mitchell Zimble announced that the J. Zimble Co. scrap metal plant is implementing machinery adjustments to reduce noise.