A comprehensive daily compilation of historical news from Norwood, Massachusetts on August 3. Featuring stories of town planning, public safety efforts, regional transportation, local achievements, and community concert traditions.
Norwood Zeroes In On School Vandals-August 3, 1977
A newly formed blue‑ribbon security committee convened to confront a surge of costly vandalism at Norwood’s public schools. Members reviewed structural, technological, and community‑based deterrents while assigning formal research duties for a comprehensive townwide response.
Norwood High Sophomore Steven Wong Organizes Town-Wide Scout Blood Drive for Eagle Project-October 29, 1976
15-year-old Norwood High sophomore Steven Wong has united all local Boy Scout troops to organize a community-wide American Red Cross blood drive for his Eagle Scout project.
Norwood Hospital Trustees Approve $25 Million Expansion Plan Involving Civic Center Site-October 28, 1976
Norwood Hospital trustees adopted a $25 million expansion plan to add 100 beds and upgrade medical facilities on the Civic Center site, pending town meeting approval and state permits.
Norwood Hospital Trustees Unanimously Vote to Pursue Civic Center Site for $25 Million Expansion-October 28, 1976
Reporting for The Patriot Ledger, Barry N. Smith details Norwood Hospital trustees unanimously voting to seek the Civic Center site for a $25 million expansion project.
Town Counsel Clarifies Legal Path for Norwood Hospital Purchase of Civic Center Property-October 27, 1976
Town Counsel Justin C. Barton confirmed no legal barrier prevents selling the Civic Center to Norwood Hospital, resolving questions over veterans' fund memorial trusts.
Walter J. Dempsey Returns to Norwood Board of Selectmen Following Compelling Electoral Victory-October 25, 1976
After back-to-back defeats in 1974 and 1975, veteran Norwood leader Walter J. Dempsey bounced back to win a seat on the Board of Selectmen, outlining a proactive municipal agenda.
Norwood Hospital Expansion Appraisal Backed for Civic Center Site-October 19, 1976
Town Study Committee Backs Civic Center Appraisal-October 19, 1976 Moving one step closer to a definitive decision regarding the future of Norwood Hospital, the town's hospital study committee recommended last … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Expansion Appraisal Backed for Civic Center Site-October 19, 1976
Library Exhibit Caps Bicentennial Celebration-October 18, 1976
The Morrill Memorial Library in Norwood opened a special exhibition of handcrafted Bicentennial projects yesterday, marking the official finale of the town's year-long 200th anniversary observance. Coordinated by adult services … Continue reading Library Exhibit Caps Bicentennial Celebration-October 18, 1976
Norwood Fetes Major League Baseball Stars Richie Hebner, Skip Lockwood, and Bill Travers-October 16, 1976
Over 500 residents gather at Cornetta's Iron Horse Restaurant to celebrate Norwood baseball stars Richie Hebner, Skip Lockwood, and Bill Travers.