A devastating sacrifice hits home as Norwood unites to receive the body of Marine Lance Cpl. Richard Murphy, son of the town's Police Chief.
Norwood Voters To Consider Lighting Funds-This Day In Norwood History-June 26, 1968
The Finance Commission backs the utility expansion alongside a $163,000 sewer construction article, while the town master plan is deferred.
Norwood Commuting Hearing Requested-This Day In Norwood History-June 26, 1968
Planners present data showing a two-dollar weekly savings per rider, while state lawmakers scramble to pass emergency MBTA subsidy extensions.
Norwood Planners To Postpone Article On Master Plan-This Day In Norwood History-June 25, 1968
Planners vote unanimously to defy a Finance Commission veto, taking an eight-thousand-dollar intersection study request straight to town meeting.
Planners Interpret Space Needs Of Proposed Apartment Complex-This Day In Norwood History-June 25, 1968
The zoning interpretation backs neighborhood abutters as Appeals Board Chairman James J. Drummey reviews demands to revoke the project's permits.
FinCom Recommends $2.5-Million Expenditure-This Day In Norwood History-June 21, 1968
A massive infrastructure recommendation heading to a special town meeting could alter Norwood's utility footprint and spark eminent domain protests.
Mrs. Berkowitz Charges Board With Illegal Private Sessions-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1968
A high-stakes clash erupts as a new school official challenges automatic closed-door executive agendas.
Local Musicians Selected for Youth Orchestra-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1968
Sue Ellen Hershman and Leslie Carey Chosen for Greater Boston Concert Season Sue Ellen Hershman and Leslie Carey have been chosen to join the Junior Youth Orchestra of Greater Boston … Continue reading Local Musicians Selected for Youth Orchestra-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1968
Norwood Legion Installs Officers-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1968
Commander Joseph C. Devine Invests New Leadership Roster at Legion Headquarters Installation of officers of the Norwood American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit took place recently in the Legion headquarters. … Continue reading Norwood Legion Installs Officers-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1968
Residents Oppose Planned Electricity Lines-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1968
A tense municipal standoff unfolded in June 1968 when neighborhood homeowners confronted Norwood Light Superintendent William J. Kates over eminent domain land takings for a two-mile power line extension.