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 and Needham Secure Victories in American Legion Baseball-July 17, 1970
Norwood has now won three straight games as they aim to challenge Walpole for the Zone 6B lead, while Needham improved their record to 7-1.
DPU Schedules Public Hearing On Firm’s Gas Request-July 8, 1970
Discover the 1970 legislative and municipal challenges in Norwood, from a critical gas supply expansion off Dean Street to a building code dispute on Neponset Street.
Bells Are Ringin’-July 3, 1970
The Norwood School Committee overhauled its student transportation system and faced an $8,000 wave of structural school vandalism in July 1970
Norwood Hitters Erupt in Decisive Legion Victory-June 24, 1970
Dave Joy commands the mound without a single walk while Joe Porcello and Mike McGovern clear the fences with deep home runs.
Old Fire Station Considered For Registry Office-June 23, 1970
Selectmen review conversion estimates to transform the historic Central and Nahatan street property into an RMV branch.
Late July Completion Date Hoped For Portion Of Electrical Project-June 23, 1970
A massive local utility overhaul transitions the town's power grid to save thousands in wholesale electricity costs.
School Committee Decisions on Budgets, Dress Codes, and Regional Programs-June 19, 1970
From student dress code victories to union wage matching, a busy school board session redefines Norwood education.
Possible Low-Income Housing Protested-June 19, 1970
A highly contentious public hearing surfaces neighbor complaints regarding neighborhood property values and tax rates.
School Board Stops Metco And Book Lists-June 18, 1970
A tie vote defeats a local high school Metco expansion while the school committee votes to completely abolish student reading lists