This Day in Norwood History-August 8

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Facing industry-wide pressures and declining patient stays, Caritas Norwood Hospital reported a record $9 million deficit, which was absorbed by parent network Caritas Christi Catholic Health System.

Teaming up with the Canton Rotary Club’s Adopt-A-Stream Program, a 10-member National Guard engineering unit used heavy equipment and chainsaws to pull six rusted vehicles out of the Neponset River off Route 1.

Daniel E. Callahan Jr., 82, a lifelong Norwood resident, former town selectman, and staple of the local business community who operated Callahan’s Furniture for half a century, passed away Thursday at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

With competing applications from O’Toole’s on Carnegie Row and The Great American Pub off Route 1, Norwood selectmen voted 3-1 to proceed with hearings despite legal threats from rival attorneys over zoning technicalities.

One year after rejecting a Taco Bell fast-food chain at the corner of Dean Street and Route 1, Norwood selectmen voted 4-1 to approve John Malouf’s family-run Middle Eastern restaurant, Sahra.

Disputing state inconclusive findings, Norwood Fire Chief Thomas Barry stated that multiple accelerant pours, a tripped burglar alarm, and video footage confirm the July 13 fire at Simoni Flowers was arson.

Andrew B. Boch, founder of Norwood’s pioneering Route 1 automotive dealerships and patriarch of a legendary New England business family, died at age 80.

Norwood school officials discussed seven alternatives for opening day if $5 million high school renovations are not finished, while firmly rejecting double sessions.

Norwood prepares to face Lawrence in a winner-take-all American Legion baseball rubber match at Balch Field after splitting the first two playoff games.

Responding to complaints from lower Neponset Street residents regarding low-flying aircraft from Runway 28, the Norwood Airport Commission voted to seek FAA intervention to establish enforceable federal noise regulations.

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The discovery of toxic PCBs in a field behind Pellana Road has severely hampered home sales in Norwood, leaving real estate agent Frank Barsky and absentee owners Cherif and Patricia Moujabber struggling to find buyers.

Amid fierce opposition from South Norwood homeowners concerned over Hawes Brook flooding and pollution hazards, the Norwood Conservation Commission reviewed safety plans for a proposed auto body shop on Washington Street.

Town officials, colleagues, and family members gathered at town hall to dedicate a memorial plaque honoring George S. Williamson’s 20-year service record on the Norwood Zoning Board of Appeals.

Citing a critical need for better apparatus maintenance, Norwood Fire Chief Thomas J. Barry Jr. requested $5,800 to establish three trial firefighter-mechanic positions within the department.

Norwood selectmen scheduled September 4 public hearings to address potential liquor license revocations for Epicurean Delights and review police incident reports at Headquarters Cafe in South Norwood.

Building on the Washington Street revitalization project, Town Manager John J. Carroll proposed working with local merchants to secure a second Urban Systems grant for Nahatan Street improvements.

Parents filed affidavits to recall four Norwood School Committee members over unresolved school budget cuts, expanding an ongoing political dispute.

Norwood teenagers challenged adult residents to a summer blood drive at the First Congregational Church, rallying 68 donors despite rainy weather.

Anita and Joseph Fraone questioned the legality of a new bulldozer-cleared access road beside their 99 Sumner St. home during a Norwood Planning Board meeting.

Norwood held off Reading for a 5-4 victory in the State Eastern Playoffs, led by John Balerna’s standout performance on the mound and at the plate.

With contract negotiations deadlocked in mediation, Norwood municipal workers, police, teachers, and firefighters await salary resolutions as Town Manager John P. Mogan warns against potential illegal strikes.

A fast-moving basement fire at 12 Vernon Street caused $16,000 in damage and sent 21 firefighters to Norwood Hospital for smoke inhalation and heat-related injuries.

The Norwood Board of Appeals approved a special permit for developer Frank R. Simoni to construct a 97-acre, 18-hole golf course off Route 1 near Access Road and the Norwood Airport.

Ending a two-month debate, Norwood selectmen voted to establish uniform meter rates for Bob’s Taxi Co. and Norwood Taxi Co., setting fares at 60 cents for the first sixth-mile and 10 cents thereafter.

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.

Facing protests from local civic and veterans groups concerned over unfair competition, Norwood selectmen reviewed a beano license granted to Westwood’s Xaverian Brothers High School for games at the Norwood Armory.

Lieutenant James F. Lydon assumed the role of acting police chief in Norwood while Chief James M. Murphy attended the FBI Academy in Washington, D.C.

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.

Letter requesting permit to construct and a license to operate a miniature golf course in the rear of Roll-Land, Route 1. The Selectmen voted to inquire of the Building Inspector … Continue reading Roll Land Requests Permission To Build Mini…

This Day In Norwood History-August 8, 1963-Norwood-Canton Make Pitch As NASA Location

This Day In Norwood History-August 8, 1963-Roll-Land Skaters Bring Back 6 Gold Medals From Nationals

MEDAL WINNERS — This group of Norwood police officers won first-place medals in their division at the shoot conducted by the New England Police Revolver League. Left to right— Patrolmen … Continue reading New England Police Revolver League Medal Winners-This…

AMERICAN LEAGUE ALL-STARS — This Is the American League All-Stars aggregation of the Little League who won their sectional game with Walpole at Franklin on Saturday. Front row, left to … Continue reading Norwood All-Stars Pound Bunker, Townies In 9-4…

This Day In Norwood History-August 8, 1957-Norwood Police Join In Hunt For Attacker Of Young Medfield Mother

This Day in Norwood History- August 8, 1945-Acquisition Of Willett Beach Area By The Town Is Proposed

Selectmen Will Discuss Plan With George Willett The Playground Advisory Committee has requested the Board of Selectmen to consider the taking over of Willett Pond for bathing for the Town … Continue reading Acquisition Of Beach Area By The Town…

No Details Given Parents In War Department Telegram Pfc. Ralph E. Shackley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shackley, 83 East Cross Street, Norwood, was reported by the War Department … Continue reading Pfc. Ralph E. Shackley Missing, Was In…

This Day in Norwood History- August 8, 1897-Warren F. Taylor of Norwood Chases World Cycling Record

AFTER THE 200-MILE RECORDWarren F. Taylor of Norwood to Start at 3 O’Clock This Morning. WARREN F. TAYLOR.Who Seeks the Double Century Record. Warren F. Taylor of Norwood, who starts … Continue reading Warren F. Taylor of Norwood Chases World…

These news items were the talk of the town on August 8, 1891 —Capt. John Palmer, of New York, has been elected Commander of; the G. A. R.—General Collins will … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The…