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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.

Group of people signing Norwood Cable TV contract in 1982
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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.

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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.