Reviving a Community Landmark-October 18, 1993 Garen Daly knows full well that the Norwood Cinema is no Wang Center. The 43-year-old theater director has no grand illusions of turning the … Continue reading Garen Daly Breathes New Life Into Norwood Cinema-October 18, 1993
Chief George J. DiBlasi Restructures Norwood Police Force in Transformative First Year-November 2, 1982
Celebrating his first year leading the Norwood Police Department, Chief George J. DiBlasi highlights a 41 percent jump in arrests, plunging sick leave, and sweeping operational reforms.
Governor Edward J. King Transfers Armory Keys to Norwood and Opens Full-Time RMV Branch-November 2, 1982
Transferring the Nahatan Street armory to Norwood for $1, Governor Edward J. King joined town leaders for a ribbon-cutting celebrating a full-time RMV branch and a future recreation center.
Amedio DeFlaminis Marks 50 Years as an Election Poll Worker in Norwood-November 1, 1982
Celebrating 50 years working at Norwood's election polls, Precinct E warden Amedio DeFlaminis shares memories of a half-century serving voters at the Callahan School.
Norwood Field Hockey Clinches Bay State League Title with 1-1 Tie Against Walpole-October 30, 1982
Playing before 500 fans at Norwood High, the undefeated field hockey team secured a 1-1 tie against Walpole, capturing the Bay State League title and ending the Rebels' five-year reign under coach Cathy Shachoy.
Officials Seek Roof Replacement at Junior High School South Before 1984 Warranty Expiration-October 29, 1982
Citing chronic leaks and a 1984 warranty expiration, school committee member Roger M. Pelletier urged selectmen to press the bonding company for a full roof replacement at Junior High School South.
Norwood Officials Decline to Ban Halloween Trick-or-Treating, Urging Parental Caution and Supervised Alternatives-October 26, 1982
Rejecting calls for an illegal and unenforceable ban, Norwood selectmen will urge parental caution this Halloween while highlighting a town party at the former Aaron Guild School.
State Rep. Gregory W. Sullivan Announces Full-Time Registry of Motor Vehicles Branch Weeks Away in Norwood-October 22, 1982
State Rep. Gregory W. Sullivan announced that Norwood's Registry of Motor Vehicles branch will expand to full-time, five-day operations within a month, bringing full licensing and registration services locally.
High Costs and Traffic Surge Persuade Norwood Selectmen to Abandon Neponset Street Relief Plan-October 22, 1982
Citing a $130,000 price tag and projected traffic surges exceeding 650 percent on Cherrywood Drive, Norwood selectmen abandoned a proposed roadway connection designed to ease neighborhood traffic.
School Committee Warns of Political Firestorms Over Forthcoming School Closing Study-October 21, 1981
Praising the progress of a long-range school planning study, Norwood School Committee members warned that recommendations regarding school closures could spark emotional political debates in January.