The Star Market on Nahatan Street was closed this morning because of possible food contamination caused by smoke from an early morning fire in a storeroom. Town Health Inspector Phyllis … Continue reading Fire closes Norwood Star Market-May 28, 1985
Norwood Zeroes In On School Vandals-August 3, 1977
A newly formed blue‑ribbon security committee convened to confront a surge of costly vandalism at Norwood’s public schools. Members reviewed structural, technological, and community‑based deterrents while assigning formal research duties for a comprehensive townwide response.
Morrill Memorial Library’s Busy Bee Reading Club Concludes Summer Season Highlighting Top Young Readers-September 8, 1970
The Morrill Memorial Library concludes its summer Busy Bee Reading Club, honoring top young readers like Allan Comeau and Robert Drake, who cooked a lunch for his librarian.
Two Norwood Brothers Rescued From Duxbury Bay After Distress Flares Sighted-September 4, 1970
Quick-action coordination between local police and fire departments successfully rescued two Norwood brothers whose boat became stranded and disabled in Duxbury Bay. Albert Bonfatti and Christopher Bonfatti of 3 Sylvan … Continue reading Two Norwood Brothers Rescued From Duxbury Bay After Distress Flares Sighted-September 4, 1970
Edward H. “Butch” Thompson, Former Norwood Town Official and Veteran, Dies at 74-September 4, 1970
Edward H. "Butch" Thompson, a lifelong Norwood resident, decorated World War I veteran, and prominent municipal figure who dedicated decades of service to local civic boards, passed away yesterday at … Continue reading Edward H. “Butch” Thompson, Former Norwood Town Official and Veteran, Dies at 74-September 4, 1970
Engineers Estimate $532,000 Cost for University Avenue Extension-September 4, 1970
A four-month overdue engineering study prepared by Boston-based consultants Fay, Spofford & Thorndike Inc. at a cost of $8,000 has placed an estimated price tag of $532,000 on the proposed … Continue reading Engineers Estimate $532,000 Cost for University Avenue Extension-September 4, 1970
Norwood School Department Announces Full Cafeteria Operations for Opening Week-September 4, 1970
As students across town prepare to return to classrooms for the start of the new academic year, the school administration has officially confirmed that school cafeterias in all municipal buildings … Continue reading Norwood School Department Announces Full Cafeteria Operations for Opening Week-September 4, 1970
Norwood Fire Department Takes Action to Combat Rising Surge of False Fire Alarms-August 18, 1970
Citing soaring taxpayer costs and grave risks to public safety, Deputy Fire Chief Leo Coughlin announced stepped-up police and fire efforts to combat a surge in false alarm boxes.
Housing Authority Forced to Abandon Two Sites for Low-Income Family Housing-August 7, 1970
acing strict rezoning hurdles on Pellana Road and prohibitive development costs in the Sumner-Union Street wetlands, the Norwood Housing Authority dropped two prospective sites for its 20-unit family housing initiative.â €
Schools Face Heating Oil Shortage for Upcoming Winter, While Band Camp and Library Art Programs Make Headlines-August 6, 1970
Superintendent Dr. Philip O. Coakley informed the Norwood School Committee that no companies submitted bids to supply 110,000 gallons of No. 5 heating oil for town schools due to quotas, shortages, and environmental regulations.