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.
Halloween Haunted House Draws 5,300 Visitors and Turns a Profit-November 4, 1983
Drawing 5,300 visitors over eight days, Norwood's inaugural Halloween Haunted House at the F. Holland Day House raised funds for the Historical Society, Arts Council, and student groups.
Town Manager John Carroll Hopes Sale of Historic Belgium Block Stones Proves a Good Idea-November 2, 1983
Uncovered during Washington Street's $1.9 million uptown renewal, 50,000 historic Belgium block paving stones will be auctioned to residents by sealed bid.
Spooktacular Finale: F. Holland Day House Hosts Final Night of Halloween Haunted House-October 31, 1983
The F. Holland Day House opens its doors tonight for the final evening of Norwood’s weeklong Halloween Haunted House, featuring afternoon matinees and evening tours for local families.
Town Manager John Carroll Proposes Adding 5,600 Veterans’ Names to Norwood Memorial Hall-October 31, 1983
Town Manager John Carroll recommended adding 5,600 names of WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans to Norwood Memorial Hall using 70 new wall-mounted metal panels.
Hospital Campaign-October 31, 1983
Boston arist Bob Guillemin, also known as Sidewalk Sam, drew this picture as part of an advertising campaign for Norwood Hospital. The theme is “combining human compassion with the latest … Continue reading Hospital Campaign-October 31, 1983
Norwood Center Undergoes $2 Million Downtown Revitalization to Counter Suburban Mall Competition-October 31, 1983
Supported by $2 million in federal funding and a Chamber of Commerce storefront initiative, Norwood Center is undergoing streetscape upgrades and storefront modernizations along Washington Street.
Tilton Carillon Undergoes Final Tuning by British Bell Specialists and Carilloneur Martin A. Gilman-October 24, 1983
British bell founders from John Taylor & Co. and carilloneur Martin A. Gilman complete final tuning on Norwood Town Hall's historic 50-bell carillon ahead of the uptown revitalization dedication.
Norwood Leads State with 40.6 Percent Drop in Reported Crime During First Half of 1983-October 24, 1983
Paced by reorganized police patrol sectors and active Neighborhood Crime Watch programs, Norwood led all 293 Massachusetts agencies with a 40.6 percent drop in reported crime.