National Fire Protection Association awards were presented to John Siderwicz, Todd Maxon, and Brendan King for saving 85-year-old Laura Taylor from a fire at 633 Neponset St.
Bloody Shoe Print and Restraining Order Focus Investigation in Norwood Bar Double Murders-August 17, 1982
Investigators cut a bloody shoe print from the floor of Dundulis' Lunch as police question the estranged husband of slain bar owner Maria Gil following a double homicide in South Norwood.
Norwood Elks Wins National Award for Americanism-August 17, 1982
The Norwood Lodge of Elks captured second place nationally and first in Massachusetts for its 1981-82 Americanism program, featuring Flag Day events, school art projects, and patriotic billboards.
Double Fatal Stabbing Inside Washington Street Tavern-August 16, 1982
Maria A. Gil, Dundulis Lunch owner and former selectman candidate, and Frank Doherty were found stabbed to death inside the Washington Street tavern by morning cleaning staff.
Norwood Senior Citizens Log Impressive Mileage in Walking Fitness Program-August 14, 1982
Sixteen Norwood seniors were honored by Recreation Director Robert Ivatts and William F. Butters for logging high mileage in a new walking fitness program.
Norwood Hospital to Lease Two Rooms in Former Aaron Guild School for Childbirth Education Program-August 14, 1982
Norwood Hospital reached an agreement with selectmen to rent two rooms in the former Aaron Guild School on Washington Street for a new childbirth education program.
Norwood School Committee Narrows Superintendent Search to Three Finalists, Including Junior High North Principal James R. Savage-August 11, 1982
Junior High North Principal James R. Savage was named one of three finalists for Norwood superintendent of schools, alongside Arlington assistant superintendent William J. Birmingham and Rhode Island administrator Nora M. Walker.
Norwood Hospital Disclaims Interest in Buying Former Aaron Guild School-August 4, 1982
Norwood Hospital administrator David P. Buchmueller announced the hospital has no interest in purchasing the former Aaron Guild School, though the institution supports professional office or elderly housing use nearby.
SNCARC Wins School Committee Support to Operate at Former Willett School Building-July 29, 1982
The Norwood School Committee supported SNCARC's plan to lease space at the former Willett School building on Westover Parkway for a 12-town habilitation center.
Norwood Teens Honored After Rescuing Woman from Fire-July 12, 1982
After spotting flames on their way home, John Siderwicz, Todd Maxon, and Brendan King braved a burning home to rescue 85-year-old Laura Taylor.