As classes officially resumed yesterday across Norwood public schools, district administrators reported that overall student enrollment came in slightly below budget projections established during the spring, though high school numbers … Continue reading Norwood Public Schools Open Academic Year with Lower-Than-Projected Enrollment-September 4, 1986
Selectmen Deny Apollo Restaurant Liquor License on Split Vote-September 4, 1986
The owners of the Apollo Restaurant suffered a setback when their bid for a liquor license—intended for a planned function hall in the former Orent Bros. store on Washington Street … Continue reading Selectmen Deny Apollo Restaurant Liquor License on Split Vote-September 4, 1986
Local Cable Television Program “For the Record” Wins National Defense Recognition-August 30, 1986
Norwood cable television program "For the Record," hosted by Jeff and Debby Briggs, receives a U.S. Defense Department award for featuring the National Guard.
“Amazing Things Inc.” Markets High-Tech Gadgets and Modems-August 1986
Norwood-based Amazing Things Inc., a distributor for Leading Edge World Trade, launches its operations by marketing competitively priced computer modems and consumer electronics.
Obituary: Charles C. Saraca, Former Official Led Anti-Smoking Campaign-August 27, 1986
Former Norwood school committee member Charles C. Saraca, known for his pioneering anti-smoking stance and dedication to youth sports, passes away at 68.
Norwood Suffers Stinging 10-Inning Extra-Inning Defeat in Northeastern Regional Tournament-August 22, 1986
Trailing late in regulation, Manchester rallied with a dramatic ninth-inning home run and won 5-4 in ten innings, handing Norwood a tough loss in the American Legion Northeastern Regional.
Norwood Dominates Portland, Maine, in Opening Round of Northeastern Regional Tournament-August 21, 1986
Powered by Bob Baxter's 10-strikeout pitching and a 15-hit offensive explosion, the Norwood American Legion baseball team routed Portland, Maine, 15-6 in the regional opener.
Former Major League Star Richie Hebner Enjoying Life as Third-Base Coach for Norwood American Legion-August 19, 1986
Following a 20-year major league career, Norwood native Richie Hebner returned home to serve as third-base coach for Pete Wall's dominant American Legion baseball team.
Norwood Airport Raises Tie-Down Fees for Private Plane Owners Starting in October-August 16, 1986
Citing prime location demand, Norwood Airport commission chairman Edwin Page announced fee increases for premium aircraft tie-down spaces beginning in October.
Norwood High School Releases Fourth-Quarter Honor Roll-August 14, 1986
Norwood High School announced its student honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 1985-1986 academic year, recognizing academic achievement across senior, junior, and sophomore classes.