In July of 1983, a controversy emerged between Conrad’s pub on Guild Street and the state’s Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) after the commission issued a 10‑day license suspension, effective … Continue reading Butters Criticizes State on Pub License Suspension-July 14, 1994
Mosquitoes Taking a Bite Out of Summer Fun-August 2, 1986
A heavy surge of rain-hatched mosquitoes flooded Norwood, Dedham, and Needham, sparking over 100 complaints per day to the Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project.
Norwood Light Department to Absorb Proposed New England Power Rate Increase, Protecting Local Ratepayers-August 24, 1983
Norwood will absorb a $450,000 New England Power rate hike without raising local electric bills, while zoning officials back a new downtown restaurant and Masoneilan declines closure talks.
Rain-Damaged Cleveland and Prescott Schools Expected to Be Repaired by September-August 17, 1983
Unexpected rainstorms caused roof leaks at the Cleveland and Prescott schools during active construction, though officials expect full contractor-funded repairs before the September opening.
Two Residential Housing Subdivisions Draw Questions but No Objections at Planning Board Hearings-August 17, 1983
Planning board hearings for a 24-lot subdivision off Nahatan Street and a seven-lot project off Nichols Street drew drainage questions but no opposition from residents.
Board of Health Identifies Only One Qualified Candidate for Public Health Director-August 16, 1983
Out of 23 applicants, only one candidate met the Board of Health's criteria to succeed former director Bartley J. King, as the board moves to eliminate Civil Service status for the role.
DPH Reports Normal PCB Blood Test Results for 90 Norwood Residents-August 12, 1983
State health officials announced that blood tests for 90 Norwood residents living near a Route 1 toxic site showed normal PCB levels well within safe ranges.
Norwood Selectmen Vow to Fight Potential Closure of Masoneilan International Plants and Loss of 750 Local Jobs-August 10, 1983
Norwood selectmen vowed to meet with Masoneilan International officials to prevent the potential closure of Massachusetts plants in Norwood, Canton, and Avon, which employ 750 workers.
Norwood PCB Discovery on Pellana Road Stalls Home Sales and Property Values-August 8, 1983
The discovery of toxic PCBs in a field behind Pellana Road has severely hampered home sales in Norwood, leaving real estate agent Frank Barsky and absentee owners Cherif and Patricia Moujabber struggling to find buyers.
Norwood Hospital Expects Completion of New $18.4 Million Building by November-August 2, 1983
Norwood Hospital announced that construction on its massive new $18.4 million five-level building on the former Civic Center site is slated for completion in November, with patient admissions beginning in January.Norwood Hospital announced that construction on its massive new $18.4 million five-level building on the former Civic Center site is slated for completion in November, with patient admissions beginning in January.