Norwood Hospital Expansion and Linden Street Traffic â € On July 11, 1977, Norwood Hospital administration addressed growing concerns among Linden Street residents regarding how future hospital expansion might disrupt local … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Outlines Traffic Solutions for Linden Street-July 11, 1977
Norwood Beautification Committee Launches Property Contest-July 11, 1977
Beautification Contest Announced (Pictured: The F Hollad Day House, home of the Norwood Historical Society) â € On July 11, 1977, the Beautification Committee of Norwood officially announced the commencement of … Continue reading Norwood Beautification Committee Launches Property Contest-July 11, 1977
Legionnaire’s Disease Case Confirmed-July 9, 1977
Discover how local medical professionals successfully identified and treated a rare case of Legionnaire's Disease in 1977, confirming the effectiveness of erythromycin treatment.
Medical Building Still Empty-July 8, 1977
Discover the story behind 480 Washington Street, once the town's premier medical hub in 1959, and the 1977 efforts to reconcile its high market price with local demand for office space.
State Audit Presses Restitution From Norwood Housing Authority Officials-ThisDayInNorwoodHistory-July1, 1977
A state audit in 1977 found unauthorized spending within the Norwood Housing Authority, prompting calls for restitution and raising concerns about oversight and public accountability.
Police Remove Youths From Vernon Street Pool After Storm Closure-ThisDayInNorwoodHistory-July1, 1977
Police were called to the Father MacAleer pool on Vernon Street after youths entered the facility following a thunderstorm-related closure.
Polaroid Temporarily Shelves Nahatan Street Access Road Plan-ThisDayInNorwoodHistory-July1, 1977
Polaroid temporarily shelved its plan for an access road to Nahatan Street following significant neighborhood concerns about traffic and safety.
Norwood High Students Elect New Class And Council Leaders-July 1, 1977
Norwood High School elected new senior, junior, and student council leaders, highlighting the school’s commitment to student involvement and leadership.
Henry O. Peabody School Graduates 130-June 18, 1977
Dr. Gerard Saunders Delivers Keynote Address Offering Six Practical Guidelines For Entering Working World "The time has come to prove yourselves," said Dr. Gerard Saunders, guest speaker at the Awards … Continue reading Henry O. Peabody School Graduates 130-June 18, 1977
F Holland Day House Now Landmark-May 12, 1977
The National Register of Historic Places has enrolled the Day house in Norwood. The status affords the Tudor Revival structure, home of the Norwood Historical Society, both protection and eligibility … Continue reading F Holland Day House Now Landmark-May 12, 1977