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John Shalbey, president of the Rojo car wash on Route 1, has officially announced that he will lead a dedicated volunteer drive to clean the Subway Hill bridge and the Dean Street railroad bridge in South Norwood. Last year, John Shalbey successfully convinced local businesses to donate money and services to scrub dirt and graffiti off the Nahatan Street bridge, and he aimed to replicate that community-backed success.
The South Norwood Study Committee contacted John Shalbey about a month prior to discuss organizing the same drive for the Subway Hill and Dean Street bridges. Presenting the proposal to the selectmen, John Shalbey estimated that the comprehensive cleaning job would cost between $23,000 and $27,000 in donated labor, materials, and services. Selectmen warmly commended John Shalbey for his civic leadership and promised municipal assistance by hot-topping the Subway Hill bridge wall to effectively prevent the erosion of mortar caused by water runoff. Town Manager John J. Carroll noted that the town’s hot-topping work would cost approximately $2,000, ensuring the bridges remain protected for years to come.
Archival Note: This article has been dynamically reconstructed from the original public record print archives of the Patriot Ledger
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Norwood Beautification Committee Launches Property Contest-July 11, 1977
Beautification Contest Announced ⠀ On July 11, 1977, the Beautification Committee of Norwood officially announced the commencement of a town-wide contest dedicated to recognizing the most attractive and well-maintained residential and industrial properties in town. The committee is inviting all citizens to participate by submitting nominations for homes or businesses that demonstrate consistent upkeep or…
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Norwood Beekeeper Howard C. Ayer Shares Two Decades of Expertise-August 13, 1976
Reflecting on 20 years of beekeeping at his Winslow Avenue home, Harvard electronics specialist Howard C. Ayer discussed the rewards of apiculture, honey production, and pollination alongside his wife Helen.
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Norwood Housewife Mary Lou Healy Wins Trip to Hawaii in Second Annual Pineapple Cooking Contest-August 8, 1973
Norwood resident Mary Lou Healy won a trip to Hawaii as a national finalist in the Second Annual Pineapple Cooking Contest with her award-winning “White Cloud Gingerbread” recipe.
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Norwood 747 Club Members Bring Hang Gliding and Air Surfing to Town-August 9, 1972
Members of Norwood’s 747 Club brought hang gliding to the East Coast by constructing their own bamboo butterfly glider and testing it at Norwood Airport.
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Alandale Parkway Neighborhood Boys Host Charity Fair for Muscular Dystrophy-August 8, 1966
Combining summer fun with community service, 10 neighborhood boys on Alandale Parkway spent the spring building games and hosting a weeklong charity fair that raised $31.31 for muscular dystrophy.
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Another Bette, Or a New Star For Hollywood?-August 1, 1941
Norwood resident Marion Rosamond arrived in Hollywood to launch her acting career, facing both the challenge of looking like Bette Davis and the determination to succeed.
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