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.
Proposed Washington Street Rezoning Divides Norwood Hospital Area Residents Ahead of Special Town Meeting-September 14, 1982
A special town meeting rezoning proposal to allow professional offices on Washington Street near Norwood Hospital draws sharp debate from neighboring property owners.
School Officials Seek $62,700 from Town Meeting to Fund Classroom Computers-September 10, 1982
School officials plan to ask town meeting for $62,700 to purchase 16 computers for elementary, junior high, and high schools to introduce students to computer technology.
Selectmen Target $82,500 for Gymnasium Repairs While Uncovering Wider $750,000 School Roof Crisis-September 9, 1982
Facing extensive water damage at Norwood High School, selectmen tentatively agreed to recommend an $82,500 appropriation at the September 20 special town meeting—while a broader engineering survey revealed an estimated … Continue reading Selectmen Target $82,500 for Gymnasium Repairs While Uncovering Wider $750,000 School Roof Crisis-September 9, 1982
John Poce Appointed Acting Principal of Junior High School North-September 9, 1982
Junior High School North vice-principal John Poce is unanimously appointed acting principal by the school committee following James R. Savage's promotion to superintendent.
Town Meeting Member Proposes Charter Amendment Requiring Incumbent Nominations-September 2, 1982
In an effort to foster greater accountability and civic engagement among local legislators, a Norwood town meeting member is spearheading a proposed amendment to the town charter. Thomas C. Coen … Continue reading Town Meeting Member Proposes Charter Amendment Requiring Incumbent Nominations-September 2, 1982
Norwood Public School Students Score Strongly on State Basic-Skills Exams-September 2, 1982
Students across Norwood public schools have demonstrated exceptional academic performance, scoring remarkably well on state-mandated basic-skills tests for the second consecutive year. Released recently following examinations administered last spring, the … Continue reading Norwood Public School Students Score Strongly on State Basic-Skills Exams-September 2, 1982
Ground Broken for University Avenue Industrial Road Extension-August 30, 1982
State and local officials break ground on a $1 million University Avenue extension project designed to unlock prime industrial development in Norwood.
Norwood Priest Returns from India with Wrenching Accounts of Poverty-August 28, 1982
Rev. William J. Scanlan of St. Timothy's Parish shares sobering accounts of extreme poverty and ministry following a trip to Mother Teresa's mission in India.
Step Back in Time: Be a Day For a Night-August 27, 1982
The Norwood Historical Society is offering a $1 raffle for four people to win an authentic 1890s dining experience at the historic Fred Holland Day House to raise critical preservation funds.