This Day in Norwood History-August 12

Norwood water and sewer bills will rise 8.8 percent, adding $3 monthly to average bills due to Boston Harbor cleanup costs and lower consumption.

Federal Chapter 1 funding revived Norwood’s summer remedial education program at the Cleveland School, combining academics with local field trips for 48 students.

Following a resident petition led by Joseph Burke and Rep. Gregory Sullivan after a child’s injury, the state approved a barrier blocking Route 1 access to East Cross Street.

Pitcher Bob Baxter struck out nine and drove in four runs, leading Norwood American Legion to a 9-1 victory over Reading in the Eastern Section series.

With a dominant 30-1 record, the Norwood American Legion baseball team faces Aldenville at Sargent Field in New Bedford seeking a second consecutive state championship.

Fire Captain Robert Malloy issued a safety warning after 150 live 1942 military surplus shotgun shells were scattered by teenagers across Norwood playgrounds and cemeteries.

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.

After 14 years expanding vocational education, Henry O. Peabody School director Ruth Shea ponders retirement while securing a 97 percent graduate job placement rate.

Citing a lack of public interest, Norwood officials led by Walter J. Dempsey voted to skip dedication ceremonies for the new $47,000 fieldstone cemetery garage.

VISIT WORLD’S FAIR Raymond J. Grote, of 39 Kathleen Lane, Norwood, with his son, Alan, his daughter, Linda, and his wife, Helen, have a cool drink at the hospitality lounge … Continue reading Grote Family Visit World’s Fair-August 12, 1965

🏡 A Ranch for $13,800: Exploring Norfolk County’s 1957 Housing Market In 1957, the American dream came with a price tag—and in Norfolk County, that price was often $13,800. Modest … Continue reading A Ranch for $13,800: Exploring Norfolk County’s…

This Day In Norwood History-August 12, 1949-Franklin Manufacturing Corp. Grew Out of Lull in Jewelry Business

This Day In Norwood History-August 12, 1949-Hawes Pool Cleaning Overdue

This week’s portrait is not confined to one individual, but rather presents a canvas of Norwood’s younger generation, the next one to step into the business, professional and political shoes … Continue reading Canvas Of Playground Instructors-August 12, 1938

This Day In Norwood History-August 12, 1938-Manager Denies Charges Made By Mutch Who Gives Indication Ousting Near

These news items were the talk of the town on August 12, 1938

Ground was broken at the junction of Route 1 and Dean Street yesterday afternoon for a §40,000 roller-skating rink and bowling alley which will be operated by the Santoro brothers … Continue reading Work Commenced On Skating Rink At Dean…

Came to Boston When 16 With Only $5. The funeral of Joseph Perez Hamlin of Norwood, who Died Monday, was held this afternoon at his home, corner of Wilson and … Continue reading Funeral of Norwood’s Wealthiest Man, First Traveling…

These news items were the talk of the town on August 12, 1893