Norwood Hospital Expansion Likely to Target Civic Center Site-July 13, 1976

The expansion aims to address the critical need for increased bed capacity, support services, and advanced medical units, as outlined by consulting firm Medicus Planning, Inc.

Lithuanian Club Closed After Ceiling Collapses-July 12, 1977

Three men narrowly escaped injury when the ceiling of the historic 75-year-old building crashed to the floor, forcing an immediate safety closure.

Norwood’s Second Annual “Tiot” Relay Race Raises Funds for Youth Recreation-July 12, 1976

Sponsored by the Ponderosa Lounge, the successful community fundraiser combined athletic competition with a picnic to benefit local recreational projects.

Hockey players in maroon and yellow uniforms compete on ice rink with puck and enthusiastic crowd

Milton Developer Plans Indoor Ice Rink for Norwood-July 12, 1972

The proposed 240-by-100-foot steel arena aims to serve youth hockey teams and the public, with an anticipated opening in November 1972.

Reliance Electric Company Relocates Regional Service Center to Norwood-July 17, 1979

Reliance Electric Company is moving its regional industrial motor repair center from South Boston to the Park Place industrial park off Route 1.

Zoppo Realty Trust Petitions for Rezoning at Route 1 and Union Street-July 17, 1979

The planning board heard initial plans for a potential small industrial park, though a final decision was deferred to allow for feedback from Walpole residents.

Career services office desk from 1979 with telephone, folders, and ashtray

Norwood Job Center Offers Career Support Services-July 12, 1979

Serving the needs of local residents, the Norwood Job Center offers specialized employment support for veterans and the handicapped.

Orange and white windsock on a pole beside a grassy airstrip with a small plane flying in a clear blue sky

Airport Plan Dealt Major Setback by Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission-July 12, 1979

A 1979 decision by state regulators to block noise limits has suspended essential runway and taxiway improvements at the Norwood Airport.

Gated playground at dusk with swings, slides, and trees

Norwood Board of Selectmen Establishes New Policy on Loitering-July 12, 1979

Aiming to reduce vandalism, Norwood officials implemented new after-hours regulations for parks and playgrounds to improve town security.

Yellow tow truck from Don & Wally's Towing towing an orange car at night in rain

Selectmen Postpone Decision on Norwood Police Towing Contract-July 11, 1979

Towing Controversy Continues On July 11, 1979, the ongoing controversy regarding police department towing contracts returned to the forefront of local governance as Norwood selectmen held a public hearing regarding … Continue reading Selectmen Postpone Decision on Norwood Police Towing Contract-July 11, 1979