Nassau Gardens residents successfully purchase their Route 1 apartment complex from HUD to form a 204-unit tenant cooperative
Retired Detective Sergeant Arthur J. Groh Honored at Walpole Testimonial-September 17, 1979
Retired Norwood Detective Sergeant Arthur J. Groh is honored for 29 years of police service during a testimonial dinner at the Boylston Verein Club.
Norwood Selectmen Discuss Public Smoking and Health Hazards-September 17, 1979
Norwood selectmen Martin Lydon and Walter Dempsey discuss public smoking and personal health battles against tobacco use.
Ambrose Kelly Renews Criticism Over Norwood Hospital Civic Center Purchase-September 17, 1979
Former Finance Commissioner Ambrose J. Kelly revives opposition to Norwood Hospital's purchase of the Civic Center, arguing promised replacement facilities have not materialized
Prescott School Security Roadway Proposal Sparks Opposition from Residents &PTA-September 14, 1979
Prescott School neighbors and the PTA oppose a security committee proposal to pave a perimeter roadway for police patrols, citing student safety and vandalism concerns.
Building Inspector’s Staffing Request Fails in 3–2 FinCom Vote-September 12, 1979
Norwood Finance Commission transfers $1,063 to the fire department vacation account after reviewing shift schedules submitted by Fire Chief Thomas J. Barry Jr.
Chemical Concerns at Buckmaster Pond; Selectmen Tighten Fuel Storage Rules-September 12, 1979
Town Manager John J. Carroll reports a borderline concentration of tetrachloroethylene in the Buckmaster Pond well in Westwood, prompting caution on upcoming water infrastructure investments.
Fire Engine Sidelined for Two to Three Months for Major Overhaul-September 12, 1979
Norwood Fire Department's 1966 Engine No. 3 is sent to Hopkinton for a two- to three-month major rehabilitation funded by a 1978 town meeting appropriation.
John Carroll Appoints Three New Patrolmen to Fill Police Department Vacancies-September 12, 1979
Town Manager John J. Carroll appoints experienced officers Martin V. D'Giff, Thomas F. Tierney, and Dean E. Raymond to fill vacancies in the Norwood Police Department.
Meet Diane Craig: The Dedicated “Library Lady”-September 10, 1979
Morrill Memorial Library outreach coordinator Diane Craig organizes an extensive program bringing books, films, games, and companionship to Norwood shut-ins and nursing home patients.