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Tag: 1980s

August 17, 1988August 15, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Developer Says Route 1 Has Become a ‘Hot Location’ for Businesses Following Opening of Galleria Mall-August 17, 1988

Galleria Realty Trust president Robert Piso and local tenants praise the retail boom along Route 1 as the Galleria by the Green shopping center nears full occupancy in Norwood.

August 12, 1988August 12, 2026 georgenhs Infrastrcture, This Day In Norwood History

State Approves Traffic Barrier to Block East Cross Street Access from Route 1-August 12, 1988

Following a resident petition led by Joseph Burke and Rep. Gregory Sullivan after a child's injury, the state approved a barrier blocking Route 1 access to East Cross Street.

July 27, 1988July 26, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Takes Step Toward Second Title-July 27, 1988

Norwood's American Legion baseball team secured a thrilling victory over West Roxbury in the opening game of the Zone 6A finals on July 26, 1988.

Stack of unpaid electric bills from Norwood Light with due dates and amounts
July 15, 1988July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Utilities

Electricity Receipts Could Soften Tax Blow-July 15, 1988

Norwood officials reviewed the town’s financial outlook and found a rare bright spot amid rising municipal costs. Norwood officials reviewed the town’s financial outlook and found a rare bright spot … Continue reading Electricity Receipts Could Soften Tax Blow-July 15, 1988

July 14, 1988July 19, 2026 georgenhs Nature, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Selectmen Meet on Bird Land Purchase-July 14, 1988

On July 14, 1988, Norwood’s long‑term effort to acquire nearly 300 acres of open space reached a critical moment as selectmen convened an emergency evening meeting at town hall. The … Continue reading Norwood Selectmen Meet on Bird Land Purchase-July 14, 1988

Multiple stacks of US hundred-dollar bills bundled and placed on a wooden table
July 9, 1988July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Budget to Benefit Norwood-July 9, 1988

Discover the 1988 legislative achievements that brought $400,000 to Norwood, supporting everything from the Grant Gear PCB site blood testing to the Pulse hotline and Summerhill House.

June 6, 1988July 19, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, Sports, This Day In Norwood History

Adams, Norwood work OT-June 6, 1988

A long, grinding tournament matchup turned wild as Norwood clawed back from a five‑run deficit, blasted two game‑saving homers, and leaned on an unlikely pitching hero.

October 16, 1987October 15, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History

Robert H. Cook, Former Norwood Area Chamber of Commerce President and Boston Edison Union Pioneer, Dies at 87-October 16, 1987

Remembering Robert H. Cook, a dedicated Norwood civic leader, longtime Chamber of Commerce executive secretary, and influential utility union organizer.

October 12, 1987October 12, 2026 georgenhs Music, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood and Westwood Marching Bands Shine at Regional Invitational—October 12, 1987

Norwood and Westwood marching bands capture top honors at the New England Scholastic Band Association invitational, celebrating with nearly 100 supporters in Walpole.

September 10, 1987September 5, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

First Day of School Brings Excitement and New Beginnings for Norwood’s Class of 1999-September 10, 1987

Norwood students return to class for the 1987-88 school year, marking the first day of school for the Balch Elementary first-graders who make up the graduating class of 1999.

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