Economic Pinch at Norwood Airport-October 18, 2001 The Norwood Airport is facing a severe financial squeeze brought on by sweeping new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) security rules enacted in the … Continue reading Norwood Airport Struggles Under Post-9/11 FAA Security Rules-October 18, 2001
Garen Daly Breathes New Life Into Norwood Cinema-October 18, 1993
Reviving a Community Landmark-October 18, 1993 Garen Daly knows full well that the Norwood Cinema is no Wang Center. The 43-year-old theater director has no grand illusions of turning the … Continue reading Garen Daly Breathes New Life Into Norwood Cinema-October 18, 1993
Farrs Begin New Ministry as Co-Pastors of United Church of Norwood-October 18, 1980
Unanimous Vote Establishes Husband-Wife Co-Pastorship-October 18, 1980 A unique ministry begins tomorrow at 10 a.m. when the husband-wife team of The Rev. Ronald S. Farr and The Rev. Patricia Heaney … Continue reading Farrs Begin New Ministry as Co-Pastors of United Church of Norwood-October 18, 1980
Norwood Appeals Board Denies Permit For South Norwood Development-July 27, 1974
The Norwood Appeals Board rejected a nine-acre duplex development by Hobbs Realty Trust due to severe flooding risks, drainage issues, and emergency vehicle access concerns.
Norwood Selectmen Curtail Christmas Light Display and Fuel Usage Amid 1973 Energy Crisis-November 14, 1973
Town Manager John P. Mogan ordered lower public building thermostats, vehicle speed caps, and a shortened Christmas lighting schedule as Norwood responded to the 1973 Mideast oil embargo.
Ex-Plimpton Press Workers Picket Norwood Bank Over Frozen Union Funds-November 13, 1973
Displaced Plimpton Press bookbinders picketed the Norfolk County Trust Co. in Norwood after an international union dispute and court order froze their $73,320 local union fund.
Norwood Housing Authority Still Pursues 10-Acre Parcel Off West Border Road For Elderly Housing-November 7, 1973
Executive Director Lawrence J. O'Brien confirmed the Norwood Housing Authority is seeking a 10-acre West Border Road site for 120-150 elderly housing units despite site work by new private developers.
Foreign Students’ Reception, Minority Programs Contrasted-November 8, 1973
During a Norwood School Committee presentation on a new German student exchange program, 15-year board veteran Henry W. Diggs pointed out the stark contrast between enthusiastic support for foreign students and past rejections of urban-suburban minority integration initiatives.
Norwood High Shocks Undefeated Framingham North 6-0 Behind John Oldham’s Heroism-November 5, 1973
Senior co-captain John Oldham rushed for 95 yards and scored the game-winning 41-yard touchdown as Norwood's defense shut out unbeaten Framingham North 6-0.
Norwood High Senior Gary Hoffman Selected for McDonald’s All-American Band in Macy’s and Rose Bowl Parades-October 30, 1973
Norwood High senior and trumpet player Gary Hoffman has been selected for the McDonald's All-American Band, earning spots in both the Macy's Thanksgiving Day and Rose Bowl parades.