The Norwood Board of Health voted to withhold local restaurant inspection reports from public records requests, sparking local debate over transparency.
Norwood Housing Authority Ponders Response To State Restitution Demand-July 26, 1977
Norwood Housing Authority officials weigh state demands for $18,000 in restitution following a critical audit report detailing questionable expenses.
Delegation Hopes To Give South Norwood Voice-July 25, 1977
South Norwood residents sought stronger representation in 1977 as District 6 town meeting members stepped forward. ⠀
Norwood Mall Location Back On Market-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1977
The 25-acre property at Route 1 and Union Street in Norwood is back on the market after the Lanning Corp. allowed its development option to lapse. The site, once intended for an innovative specialty mall, is now open for new commercial or industrial proposals.
Lithuanian Club Closed After Ceiling Collapses-July 12, 1977
Three men narrowly escaped injury when the ceiling of the historic 75-year-old building crashed to the floor, forcing an immediate safety closure.
Shouting and Threats Erupt at Norwood Board of Health Meeting-July 12, 1977
People entering the Norwood Department of Health building for services. On July 12, 1977, a Norwood Board of Health meeting descended into disorder, characterized by shouting, name-calling, and threats of … Continue reading Shouting and Threats Erupt at Norwood Board of Health Meeting-July 12, 1977
Dublin Neighborhood Reunion Planning Underway-July 11, 1977
: "Dublin" Neighborhood Reunion On July 11, 1977, a planning committee for the "Dublin Reunion" announced that a meeting would be held at 8:00 p.m. that evening at the home … Continue reading Dublin Neighborhood Reunion Planning Underway-July 11, 1977
Norwood Hospital Outlines Traffic Solutions for Linden Street-July 11, 1977
Norwood Hospital Expansion and Linden Street Traffic ⠀ 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) ⠀ 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.