The dispute between the Norwood school committee and Security Transportation Inc., a transportation firm from Medford, Massachusetts, has reached a boiling point. The company filed a lawsuit against the committee … Continue reading School Committee’s Contract Dispute with Security Transportation Inc.-July 31, 1981
Codman Road Resident Complains of Persistent Underage Drinking and Parking Violations at Ellis Playground-July 29, 1981
Appearing before selectmen, Codman Road resident Joseph Thibault reported ongoing issues with underage drinking and parking violations near Ellis Playground.
John Shalbey Leads Community Drive to Clean South Norwood Railroad Bridges-July 29, 1981
John Shalbey, president of Rojo car wash on Route 1, organized a community-backed cleanup drive for the Subway Hill and Dean Street railroad bridges in South Norwood.
Norwood Fire Chief Seeks Legislation to Create New Call Firefighter Force-July 29, 1981
Fire Chief Thomas J. Barry Jr. asked state Rep. Gregory Sullivan to file legislation establishing a 12-to-15 member call firefighter force in Norwood.
State DEQE Confirms Seepage is Harmless-July 29, 1981
The state DEQE confirmed that orange-colored seepage at Norwood Park South is harmless iron leachate originating from decades of former waste disposal by Bird and Son Co.
Star Market Withdraws Storage Permit Request Following Major Cardboard Warehouse Fire-July 29, 1981
Following a massive fire that took firefighters over 12 hours to extinguish, Star Market withdrew its permit request to store recycled cardboard at University Avenue.
Norwood Airport Commission and Pilots Clash Over Representation and Regulations-July 29, 1981
Tensions flared between local pilots and the Norwood Airport Commission over board representation, runway repairs, and airport parking regulations.
Norwood Registry Office Closure-July 28, 1981
The impending closure of the Norwood Registry of Motor Vehicles sparked swift backlash from local lawmakers, while town boards debated industrial park funding and hotel expansions.
Police Internal Investigation Nears Conclusion in Alleged Station Bicycle Theft Case-July 29, 1981
Town Manager John J. Carroll announced that an internal police investigation into an alleged bicycle theft at the Norwood police station will conclude shortly.
Talk of the Town-July 20, 1981
Christi McKeen Her Summer Work Is Placing Stray Animals ❦ ❖ ❦ If you're in the market for a dog, cat, or even a seagull, Christi McKeen is the person … Continue reading Talk of the Town-July 20, 1981