Owners of the defunct Plimpton Press proposed a 50 percent tax abatement and back-tax restructuring to town officials in an effort to reopen the Lenox Street facility as a new bookbinding operation under Alfred M. Flaxington.
Balch School Principal Faces Roster of Community Rumors as Charles C. Saraca Investigates Missing Piano-October 26, 1973
Amid community rumors concerning student transfers and fire safety at Balch School, committee member Charles C. Saraca launched an investigation into a missing school piano.
School Committee Unanimously Approves Period of Silent Meditation Following State Legislative Act-October 25, 1973
Acting on a new state law permitting voluntary reflection, the Norwood School Committee unanimously approved a daily period of silent meditation for local students and teachers.
Norwood Hospital to Combat Suburban Drinking Crisis-October 24, 1973
As Norwood Hospital's new alcoholism coordinator, Joan Gallagher partners with local police and employers to address the hidden crisis of suburban alcoholism across the 11-town region.
Norwood Resident Anne G. Marino Determined to Succeed as Boston Police Officer-October 20, 1973
A Dedicated Path to Law Enforcement-October 20, 1973 For Norwood resident Mrs. Anne G. Marino, embarking on a career in law enforcement is the culmination of years of focused preparation … Continue reading Norwood Resident Anne G. Marino Determined to Succeed as Boston Police Officer-October 20, 1973
Norwood Board Weighs Alternatives For Two Lyman Place Houses-October 17, 1973
Rewritten Narrative Feature A Town Divided Over Municipal Property The future of two Lyman Place houses—purchased by Town Meeting for $25,000—remains completely unresolved following a tense and ultimately inconclusive joint … Continue reading Norwood Board Weighs Alternatives For Two Lyman Place Houses-October 17, 1973
Norwood Bars Ordered To Hire Special Policemen-October 17, 1973
Selectmen Crack Down on Washington Street Establishments Just one week after issuing a public ultimatum to local tavern owners, the Norwood Board of Selectmen took decisive action last night, ordering … Continue reading Norwood Bars Ordered To Hire Special Policemen-October 17, 1973
Town Meeting Approves Historic Ellis Pond Purchase by a Dramatic Single Vote—October 12, 1973
After a tense four-year battle, Norwood Town Meeting approves the $140,000 acquisition of Ellis Pond for conservation and recreation by a dramatic one-vote margin.
Selectmen Lay Down the Law to Local Bar Owners Following Complaints of South Norwood Disturbances-October 10, 1973
Norwood selectmen sternly warn bar owners to clean up South Norwood establishments or face severe licensing penalties, while addressing senior voting access and town projects.
Local Professionals Petition Zoning Board for Office Use in Norwood’s “Doctors Row”-October 10, 1973
State Rep. David C. Ahearn and local dentists petition the Norwood Board of Appeals for special permits to operate professional offices in the residential "Doctors Row" neighborhood.