As Election Day approaches, the Norwood School Committee split 3-2 on Proposition 2½, while Fire Chief Thomas Barry warned the tax limitation measure would force severe roster and budget cuts.
Norwood Christmas for the Elderly Program Prepares for Seventh Annual Holiday Outreach Despite Inflation-October 30, 1980
Undeterred by a $1,000 funding gap caused by inflation, committee chairman Paul Ward announced Norwood's seventh annual Christmas for the Elderly program will provide holiday meals, gifts, and entertainment for over 2,000 seniors.
Norwood Tests New Traffic Pattern at Subway Hill Intersection in South Norwood-October 29, 1980
Following recommendations from the South Norwood study committee, selectmen approved a temporary traffic island experiment at Subway Hill to improve safety at Washington and Chapel streets.
Norwood Linebacker Paul Dyer Earns Defensive Player Honors After Shutout Over Walpole-October 29, 1980
Senior tri-captain Paul Dyer won Patriot Ledger Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording eight tackles and a sack in Norwood's 6-0 shutout over Walpole.
Norwood Defeats Walpole 6–0 in Defensive Battle to Take Sole Possession of First Place-October 27, 1980
Powered by Paul Dyer's stellar defense and a second-quarter touchdown pass to Joe Pusateri, Norwood defeated Walpole 6-0 to capture sole possession of first place in the BSL.
Happiness is a Low-Level Sink-October 23, 1980
Built on the former Shattuck School site, the Frank L. Walsh Housing for the Elderly complex offers specialized, handicap-accessible apartments praised by residents like Albert E. Hicks for enhancing independence.
Norwood School Committee Leaves Door Open for Retiring Hockey Coach Don Wheeler-October 23, 1980
The Norwood School Committee accepted legendary hockey coach Don Wheeler's resignation over budget cuts, but granted him a week to reconsider amid debate over athletic department conditions.
Project Hire on Davis Avenue Offers Comprehensive Diagnostic Vocational Evaluation-October 22, 1980
Supervised by director Edward L. Pflueger, Norwood's Project Hire diagnostic center has expanded rapidly, helping hundreds of individuals and students find the right career paths through comprehensive vocational evaluations.
Voters May Decide Who Appoints Norwood Police Chief and Powers Under Town Charter-October 22, 1980
Anticipating the retirement of Police Chief James F. Curran, Norwood selectmen clashed over whether the town manager or selectmen should appoint the next chief under a potential "strong police chief" charter revision.
Norwood Defeats Braintree 28-6 to Remain Undefeated-October 20, 1980
Mustangs Focus on Business Ahead of Walpole Showdown-October 20, 1980 With all of the Bay State League championship marbles waiting on the line for a colossal matchup against Walpole the … Continue reading Norwood Defeats Braintree 28-6 to Remain Undefeated-October 20, 1980