(photo: WHDH Boston) A fire significantly damaged part of an apartment complex at the Frank L. Walsh Housing Complex on William Shyne Circle late this morning, prompting a large emergency … Continue reading Fire Breaks Out At William Shyne Circle Elderly Housing Complex-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 2024
Timothy Bailey, Jr. Named New Norwood Fire Chief-This Day In Norwood History-July 10, 2023
General Manager Tony Mazzucco announced the appointment of Timothy Bailey, Jr. as the incoming fire chief on May 11, 2023. Bailey will assume the responsibilities of fire chief, succeeding interim … Continue reading Timothy Bailey, Jr. Named New Norwood Fire Chief-This Day In Norwood History-July 10, 2023
Three Hurt After Falling Off Ladder at Norwood Apartment Complex-This Day In Norwood History-July 16, 2021
A construction accident at the Windsor Gardens apartment complex in Norwood, Massachusetts, left three people seriously injured on July 16, 2021. The incident highlights the importance of workplace safety and the need for proper training and equipment in construction sites.
Army Reservist Dennis Mawn Returns to Norwood Fire Department After a Year in Iraq-This Day In Norwood History-February 13, 2012
Norwood firefighter Dennis Mawn, returned in December after serving on a second tour of duty in Iraq. Dennis Mawn returned to work at the Norwood Fire Department with two tours … Continue reading Army Reservist Dennis Mawn Returns to Norwood Fire Department After a Year in Iraq-This Day In Norwood History-February 13, 2012
Fire closes Norwood Star Market-This Day In Norwood History-May 28, 1985
The Star Market on Nahatan Street was closed this morning because of possible food contamination caused by smoke from an early morning fire in a storeroom. Town Health Inspector Phyllis … Continue reading Fire closes Norwood Star Market-This Day In Norwood History-May 28, 1985
Norwood Selectmen Uphold Fire Department Staffing Levels Amid Labor Disputes-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 1978
Fire Department Manning Shifts and Physical Exam Standoff (Photo credit: Lieutenant Mike Chisholm, Norwood Fire Department, Norwood Firefighters Local 1631, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) On July 12, 1978, … Continue reading Norwood Selectmen Uphold Fire Department Staffing Levels Amid Labor Disputes-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 1978
Fire Department Labor Dispute and Election Litigation-This Day In Norwood History-July 5, 1978
The summer of 1978 brought unrest to Norwood, characterized by a firefighter strike against mandatory health programs and a tense court challenge over local election results.
Fire Contract Talks Stall; Mediator to Step In-This Day In Norwood History-May 27, 1978
History repeats itself at the negotiating table. Contract talks between town officials and the Norwood Firefighters Association officially ground to a halt in May 1978, reviving a familiar public-safety deadlock. Take a look back at the quiet high-stakes standoff that sent both sides back to a state mediator.
Norwood Firefighters Sign Contract For 7% Pay Raise-This Day In Norwood History-July 16, 1974
The year was 1974, and the town of Norwood was abuzz with news of a significant development in the negotiations between the local government and its firefighters. On this day, … Continue reading Norwood Firefighters Sign Contract For 7% Pay Raise-This Day In Norwood History-July 16, 1974
General-Alarm Fire Destroys Junior High School in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 23, 1971
NORWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL WAS DESTROYED BY A GENERAL ALARM FIRE LAST NIGHT (Bob Dean photo) A general-alarm fire swept through Norwood Junior High School last night, threatening to destroy … Continue reading General-Alarm Fire Destroys Junior High School in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 23, 1971