As a new academic year approaches, Norwood High School senior Brian Burt, 17, of 15 Field Brook Drive, is working to ensure that local students are aware of their legal … Continue reading Norwood High Senior Champions Student Rights on State Advisory Council-August 29, 1977
School Enrollment Drop Projected-August 27, 1977
Norwood schools prepare for an enrollment decline of 319 students
Police Arrest Eleven Following Incidents at Railroad Ave and Pumping Station-August 26, 1977
Norwood police arrested eleven individuals following two separate late-night disturbances near the Railroad Avenue Stop and Shop and the Route 1 Ellis pumping station.
Developer Frank Simoni to Build 150-Unit Low-Income Housing Project-August 26, 1977
Developer Frank Simoni is proceeding with 150 low-income housing units on Walpole and Wilson streets, while state officials pledge priority for a Route 1 median strip and confirm John Shea's firefighter appointment.
John Shea Appointed Full-Time Norwood Firefighter-August 24, 1977
After being dismissed from the police force due to an age technicality, John Shea was unanimously appointed as a full-time Norwood firefighter by selectmen.
Council on Aging Resists King Philip Elder Services Meal Program-August 24, 1977
Council on Aging President William Balfour opposed King Philip Elder Services meals for seniors, while South Norwood residents protested the proposed Pulse relocation to Washington Street.
Norwood Health Board Clashes With Director Over Restaurant Inspections-August 23, 1977
Norwood Health Board Chairman Kenneth Webber criticizes Public Health Director Bartley King over faulty restaurant inspection logs.
Charlwell House Activities Program Promotes Active Engagement for Elderly Residents-August 22, 1977
Charlwell House residents enjoy active programming ranging from cooking and pottery clubs to fun bus trips
Late-Night Disturbance Outside Village Inn in Four Arrests-August 22, 1977
Following a massive brawl outside the Village Inn on Guild Street involving hundreds of patrons, Norwood police arrested four individuals after deploying eight officers to break up fights and clear the area.
Patrolman William Costello Steps Into Role as Norwood’s New Full-Time Safety Officer-August 20, 1977
Following in the footsteps of his lifelong friend Frank Walsh, 24-year veteran Patrolman William Costello has taken over as Norwood's full-time safety officer ahead of the school year.