🕰️ Norwood highlights from 1896 to 1957: In 1957, Ann O’Neil and Catherine O’Toole graduated from Laboure Nursing School, while the Henry O. Peabody School promoted vocational training for girls. That year also marked the passing of Nellie Gillooly, a founding member of the Norwood Historical Society. In 1950, banker Walter F. Tilton died at 93, remembered for donating the Town Hall’s iconic 50-bell carillon. By 1947, Norwood upgraded its emergency vehicles, Sgt. Floan cracked a car theft ring, and Charles Smith’s estate boosted Norwood Hospital. A 1916 lightning storm caused strange phenomena, and in 1896, “Talk of the Town” captured civic life with enduring charm.
Free Alcohol Awareness Seminars for Local Liquor Licensees-August 29, 1994
The Board of Health and police department team up to offer free autumn alcohol awareness seminars for Norwood barkeepers, focusing on fake IDs and responsible beverage service
School Committee Unanimously Rejects State School-Choice Plan-August 29, 1991
Citing fears of overcrowding and severe financial strain on special education, the Norwood School Committee votes to reject Governor William Weld’s school-choice program.
Norwood Joins Lawsuit Against Governor Dukakis Over Withheld State Aid-August 29, 1989
Norwood joins Brookline and other suburbs suing Governor Michael S. Dukakis over withheld state aid, even as unexpected local revenues nearly cover the town’s $1.1 million shortfall.
Rain Suspends Norwood’s Elimination Game Against New London-August 29, 1987
Heavy rain halts Norwood’s elimination game against two-time defending champion New London with Norwood leading 1-0, setting up an 8 a.m. resumption.
“Amazing Things Inc.” Markets High-Tech Gadgets and Modems-August 1986
Norwood-based Amazing Things Inc., a distributor for Leading Edge World Trade, launches its operations by marketing competitively priced computer modems and consumer electronics.
Dean Street Elderly Housing Project Refiled Under Chapter 40B as Board Seeks Attorney General Zoning Ruling-August 23, 1977
Developer Richard Vazza refiles his $2 million Dean Street elderly housing complex under Massachusetts Chapter 40B anti-snob zoning laws. The Norwood Appeals Board seeks an emergency ruling from the state attorney general to clarify conflicting zoning use variance powers.
Norwood Scrapbook-August 3
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.
Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980
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.
Library Throws Book at Woman in Norwood-July 27, 1984
Susan Andrews became the first person arrested in Norwood for failing to return overdue books to the Morrill Memorial Library.
Appeals Board Postpones Decision On Norwood Golf Course Proposal-July 26, 1973
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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