Norwood Selectmen and Police Chief James M. Murphy have instituted monthly security meetings to address rising vandalism and youth crime, beginning with an executive session regarding public safety.
Iron Horse Launches Cabaret Theater with Musical “Stephanie”-August 14, 1973
Backed by Iron Horse owner John Cornetta, a new Route 1 cabaret theater is launching with the musical "Stephanie," booked by producer Helene Johnson.
Norwood Arena Area Study Shelved Following Denial of County Funds-August 14, 1973
Following a denial of matching funds from county commissioners, Norwood's industrial promotion board shelved its request for a $22,000 area engineering study.
Norwood Woman Files Discrimination Complaint Against State Police-August 9, 1973
Joann Alighieri of Norwood filed a sex discrimination complaint with the MCAD after being rejected from the state police exam due to height and weight requirements.
Norwood Appeals Board Grants Special Permit for 18-Hole Golf Course Off Route 1-August 8, 1973
The Norwood Board of Appeals approved a special permit for developer Frank R. Simoni to construct a 97-acre, 18-hole golf course off Route 1 near Access Road and the Norwood Airport.
Norwood Selectmen Mandate Uniform Meter Rates for Local Taxi Companies-August 8, 1973
Ending a two-month debate, Norwood selectmen voted to establish uniform meter rates for Bob's Taxi Co. and Norwood Taxi Co., setting fares at 60 cents for the first sixth-mile and 10 cents thereafter.
Norwood Housewife Mary Lou Healy Wins Trip to Hawaii in Second Annual Pineapple Cooking Contest-August 8, 1973
Norwood resident Mary Lou Healy won a trip to Hawaii as a national finalist in the Second Annual Pineapple Cooking Contest with her award-winning "White Cloud Gingerbread" recipe.
Norwood Selectmen Set Public Hearing for Westwood Xaverian Brothers High School Beano License Dispute-August 8, 1973
Facing protests from local civic and veterans groups concerned over unfair competition, Norwood selectmen reviewed a beano license granted to Westwood's Xaverian Brothers High School for games at the Norwood Armory.
Budget-Minded Norwood Officials Form Committee to Trim Overweight Town Report-August 2, 1973
Following a record 580-page centennial town report costing $6,800, Norwood town manager John P. Mogan and local officials formed a special committee to cut extraneous material and reduce future printing costs.
Norwood Shuffled in State Senate Redistricting Proposals to Fix Constitutional Flaw-August 1, 1973
A reporting discovery by The Patriot Ledger revealed a major geographical flaw in a proposed State Senate redistricting map, forcing a last-minute shuffle of Norwood's voting precincts.