This Day in Norwood History-August 9

Despite previous failures, new vote likely in Norwood NORWOOD – August 9- Nearly two months have passed since five feet of water inundated the basement of the police station during … Continue reading Flood Revives Push For New Police Station-August…

Former Norwood resident Robert J. Carnes was appointed district attorney for Berkshire County by Governor Michael S. Dukakis, becoming the state’s youngest DA.

Norwood selectmen deadlocked 2-2 on a food license for a proposed $1 million Taco Bell showcase at Route 1 and Dean Street, pitting Chairman John Kinnaly against William Butters and Gary Lee.

Norwood American Legion Post 70 begins its state title defense against Fall River’s Spindle City at Sargent Field in New Bedford following a 24-1 zone season.

Norwood advanced to the state final four with a 5-2 victory over Lawrence at Balch Field, led by Tim Cox’s 11-strikeout pitching performance.

The Norwood School Committee sharply criticized secondary education quality, citing poor final exams, grammatical errors in curriculum guides, and low SAT scores.

Selectmen backed Park Place Industrial Park owner James H. Shane in seeking Board of Health reconsideration for temporary portable toilets amid sewer connection delays.

Local businessman John Shalbey Jr. faced mixed reactions from David Terrace residents while seeking a zoning variance for an office building behind his Route 1 car wash.

Following years of running a local rooming house, 31-year-old telephone installer Robert Pegurri and his wife Barbara purchased and began restoring the historic 21-room French Victorian mansion at 289 Walpole Street.

Joann Alighieri of Norwood filed a sex discrimination complaint with the MCAD after being rejected from the state police exam due to height and weight requirements.

Members of Norwood’s 747 Club brought hang gliding to the East Coast by constructing their own bamboo butterfly glider and testing it at Norwood Airport.

The Norwood Planning Board submitted four zoning amendments for town meeting, covering residential rezonings, plastic footwear manufacturing for Consolidated Shoe, Route 1 uniformity, and apartment permits.

ON THEIR WAY The Star-Lites, local musical group who made a hit on the Community Auditions TV show a few weeks ago, have been booked to play five nights a … Continue reading The Star-Lites-August 9, 1962

Boston Ledger Now Mere Memory As Automation Invades Banking Scene

By PERRY LYNN MOFFITT A home with wall-to-wall instruments might not have been uncommon in the Bach family; however, while Ann D. Fleck’s house is not exactly carpeted by her … Continue reading 37-Piece Band Could Go Right To Work…

The Sears-Norwood Warehouse Sale , held on August 9, 1956, was a significant event for the residents of Norwood. The sale offered a wide range of products at fantastically low … Continue reading Sears Warehouse Sale in Norwood-August 9, 1956

This Day In Norwood History-August 9, 1956-Norwood Scouts Winners Of Events In Trophy Meet

On Saturday, August 4, the Norwood Colonial Boys journeyed to the annual convention of the Connecticut State Fifers and Drummers Association in Bristol, Conn. This is one of the biggest … Continue reading Several Honors For Norwood Colonial Boys-August 9,…

This Day In Norwood History-August 9, 1956-Regan’s Shoe Store Answers Hard To Fit Shoe Problem