Factory Mutual Research Corp. on Route 1 in Norwood leads the nation in scientific fire research, investigating combustion toxics, high-rise safety, and home sprinkler systems for federal agencies.
Midday Fire at 12 Vernon Street Sends 21 Firefighters to Norwood Hospital-August 8, 1974
A fast-moving basement fire at 12 Vernon Street caused $16,000 in damage and sent 21 firefighters to Norwood Hospital for smoke inhalation and heat-related injuries.
Norwood School Committee Votes to Relocate School Administration Offices-August 1, 1974
The Norwood School Committee voted 5-2 to relocate central school administration offices to the Winslow School, pending cost estimates from Superintendent Philip O. Coakley.
Norwood School Committee Denies Pay Raise for Superintendent Philip O. Coakley-August 1, 1974
The Norwood School Committee voted 4-1 to freeze Superintendent Philip O. Coakley's salary due to performance dissatisfaction, prompting a walkout by members Rudith Berkowitz and William F. Egan.
Housing Zone Plan Up In Air-July 30, 1974
In July 1974, Norwood's housing authority and planning board clashed over a proposed housing zone plan for Nahatan Village aimed at senior and low-income housing.
Prospects Improve for On-Schedule Opening of Junior High South-July 26, 1974
Norwood's Permanent Building Construction Committee received encouraging updates regarding material deliveries, clearing the path for Junior High South to open on schedule.
Norwood Town Dump Recycling Program Generates Modest Revenues-July 25, 1974
Norwood's fledgling municipal recycling operation at the town dump generated just $1,915 in 1973 from the resale of salvaged materials such as glass bottles, newspapers, tin cans, tires, and old … Continue reading Norwood Town Dump Recycling Program Generates Modest Revenues-July 25, 1974
Norwood Man Heads Chapter Of Telephone Pioneers-July 16, 1974
The year was 1974, and the world was undergoing significant changes. The Watergate scandal had just begun to unfold, and the United States was in the midst of a tumultuous … Continue reading Norwood Man Heads Chapter Of Telephone Pioneers-July 16, 1974
Departmental Meeting Convenes to Discuss Personnel Bylaw Changes-July 12, 1974
Town leaders and department heads gathered to clarify vacation policies and budget communications in a move toward more transparent local government.
Uncertainty Looms Over Norwood Junior High South Opening Date-July 12, 1974
After three years of double sessions following a 1971 fire, Norwood officials faced the possibility of further delays for the new Junior High South.