In 1969, Polaroid began producing goods in their newly constructed facility on the former Forbes Estate in Norwood.
Norwood Hospital Keeps Up With Blood Needs-July 8, 1969
Learn how Norwood Hospital’s unique "suggested cooperation" maternity blood donation policy solved critical supply shortages that plagued other area medical facilities in the late 1960s.
Board Plans No Action At Norwood Plaza Dance-June 26, 1969
Selectmen Chairman Charles L. Rich states police will monitor the private property but will not intervene unless active disturbances occur.
Norwood Kills Funds For School Addition-June 26, 1969
Voters approve a $1,000 Endean Park drainage compromise and reverse a zoning rule to relocate Carl A. Johnson's Norwood Cadillac Co. along Route 1.
Special School Program Enters Fourth Year-June 24, 1969
Utilizing a low 5-1 student-to-teacher ratio, a staff of 36 professionals works to reinforce reading skills and improve academic performance for public and parochial school children.
Harry B. Butters Testimonial Committee To Meet Tonight-June 24, 1969
Officials announce ticket pricing and a late-summer sales window for the upcoming civic banquet slated for September at Route 1's Roll-Land Hall.
Norwood Catholics Laud Saturday Mass-June 23, 1969
St. Catherine's Church becomes one of 17 suburban Boston parishes chosen to launch the new Saturday evening Vigil Mass, sparking enthusiastic praise from local workers and commuters.
Car Rams House In Norwood-June 20, 1969
Firefighters extricate a Brockton driver trapped in structural wreckage as escaping gas fills a neighborhood residence.
Town Infrastructure Plans Outlined-June 20, 1969
A special town meeting article requests $3,500 to fund site exploration and engineering designs for a heated rink.
Student Selected For Swiss Summer-June 20, 1969
A local high school musician and honor student secures the coveted Americans Abroad funding for a European cultural tour.