🗞️ Norwood Highlights Through the Years Lifeguards wrap up summer at Hawes Pool; Ortins cops local softball title. A Norwood man trains with Harbor Defense. Over 500 attend hospital dedication. A backyard fair boosts the Jimmy Fund. A locally-based plane lands safely after a mid-air scare in Hyannis (🗓 1946). St. Catherine’s pastor dies at 63. A veteran family faces eviction. Elizabeth Hills earns her stewardess wings. Vets housing needs funds; memorial fund nears $80K. 200 kids join playground field day. Ideas for Norwood (🗓 1913). “Old Tavern” relocated (🗓 1901). Real estate listings round out the week.
Norwood Cat “Ginger” Saved After Car Accident-August 30, 1997
An elderly Norwood woman’s cat, Ginger, survives a car accident and costly leg surgery thanks to a mix-up by two neighbors, the Neponset Valley Humane Society, and community kindness.
Local Cable Television Program “For the Record” Wins National Defense Recognition-August 30, 1986
Norwood cable television program “For the Record,” hosted by Jeff and Debby Briggs, receives a U.S. Defense Department award for featuring the National Guard.
Northrop Corporation Wins Military Contract to Expand Norwood Plant-August 30, 1985
Northrop Corp.’s Precision Products Division in Norwood wins a $1.9 million military contract, expanding its workforce and taking on full system design.
Ground Broken for University Avenue Industrial Road Extension-August 30, 1982
State and local officials break ground on a $1 million University Avenue extension project designed to unlock prime industrial development in Norwood.
Detective Sergeant Arthur Groh Honored for His Dedication to Norwood-August 30, 1979
Norwood prepares to honor Detective Sergeant Arthur Groh with a testimonial dinner on September 16th at the Boylston Schul Verner Club in Walpole.
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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