Norwood educators Maria Revilla and Andrew Ciarletta receive school committee approval to develop a balanced nuclear issues educational program for high school students.
Norwood Honors Retiring Senior Custodian M. Joseph Fitzgerald and Dedicates Prescott School Auditorium in Memory of His Late Son-October 14, 1982
Retiring after 32 years as a school custodian, M. Joseph Fitzgerald is celebrated by Norwood parents and teachers with a plaque and the touching dedication of the Prescott School auditorium to his late son.
Norwood Centenarian Mary Ferioli Celebrates 100th Birthday at The Ellis Nursing Center-October 8, 1982
Mary Ferioli celebrates her 100th birthday surrounded by family at The Ellis Nursing Center, reflecting on a century marked by immigration, hard work at Norwood Hospital, and deep community ties.
Norwood Hospital Denies Treating Former New England Patriot Greg Taylor in $30 Million Lawsuit-October 6, 1982
Norwood Hospital denies any record of treating former New England Patriots player Greg Taylor, blasting his $30 million lawsuit as irresponsible and false.
Azalea Drive Neighbors Petition Selectmen to Declare Miniature Schnauzer Kennel a Public Nuisance-October 6, 1982
Azalea Drive residents petition Norwood selectmen to declare a miniature schnauzer hobby kennel a public nuisance due to non-stop barking and noise.
Shamrock Pub Owner Michael T. Gunning Receives Encouragement Instead of Reprimand from Selectmen-October 6, 1982
Norwood selectmen offer encouragement rather than discipline to Shamrock Pub owner Michael T. Gunning following neighborhood police reports.
Public Works Officials Report Surge in Vandalism at Town-Owned Highland Cemetery-October 2, 1982
Public works officials report a sharp rise in vandalism at Highland Cemetery, including damaged water faucets, smashed vigil lights, and upended headstones.
Selectmen Vote 3-2 to Lease Old Town Firehouse for New Restaurant Development-September 29, 1982
Norwood selectmen vote 3-2 to lease the old fire station behind Town Hall to Carla Foley for conversion into Carla's Dining Room and Cafe, bringing Italian dining to the town center.
Sole Proposal to Lease Historic Old Fire Station for Italian Restaurant Draws Mixed Selectmen Response-September 22, 1982
Carla Foley submits the sole bid to lease Norwood's historic old fire station for a new Italian restaurant, sparking debate among selectmen over municipal needs.
Fire Damages Don and Wally’s Service Center on Route 1-September 20, 1982
A suspected gasoline spill sparks a fire at Don and Wally's Service Center on Route 1, causing $35,000 in structural damage, destroying tools, and injuring two.