Interior view of a partially demolished building showing damaged walls and debris, with visible plumbing fixtures and a staircase.
Partial view of a building under demolition, showing exposed interior walls and debris, with a staircase visible in the background.
A partially demolished building showing exposed interiors and debris scattered in front.
Demolition site of Coakley Middle School with heavy machinery and rubble under a clear sky.
A close-up of a partially demolished building showing exposed brick, broken windows, and debris in the foreground.
Close-up of a partially collapsed building facade with exposed interiors and debris scattered below.
Partial view of a school building under demolition, showing exposed brick and debris in the foreground.
A partially demolished building with exposed walls and debris scattered around, under a sunset sky.
A construction site showing the remains of a demolished building, with debris and rubble in front of the structure, and an excavator positioned nearby.

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Norwood Scrapbook-August 3

Norwood Scrapbook-August 3

georgenhs Aug 3, 2026 14 min read

A comprehensive daily compilation of historical news from Norwood, Massachusetts on August 3. Featuring stories of town planning, public safety efforts, regional transportation, local achievements, and community concert traditions.

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Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980

Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980

georgenhs Jul 30, 2026 3 min read

A zoning board hearing for the proposed $3 million Caldor shopping center on Route 1 was continued to August 19 as developers Bronson & Hutensky worked to finalize safe traffic access through Park Place Industrial Park.

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Library Throws Book at Woman in Norwood-July 27, 1984

Library Throws Book at Woman in Norwood-July 27, 1984

georgenhs Jul 26, 2026 4 min read

Susan Andrews became the first person arrested in Norwood for failing to return overdue books to the Morrill Memorial Library.

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Appeals Board Postpones Decision On Norwood Golf Course Proposal-July 26, 1973

Appeals Board Postpones Decision On Norwood Golf Course Proposal-July 26, 1973

georgenhs Jul 26, 2026 3 min read

The Norwood appeals board postponed a decision on developer Frank R. Simoni’s proposed 97-acre golf course near Access Road, requesting a certified site plan.

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In Memoriam: Walter J. “Wally” Hughes Jr. (1947 – July 25, 2026)

In Memoriam: Walter J. “Wally” Hughes Jr. (1947 – July 25, 2026)

georgenhs Jul 25, 2026 3 min read

Opening Tribute The Norwood community joins the Hughes family in mourning the unexpected passing of Walter J. “Wally” Hughes Jr. on July 25, 2026, at the age of 79. For … Continue reading In Memoriam: Walter J. “Wally” Hughes Jr.…

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