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.
State Official Douses Hopes for New I-95 Connector Road to Relieve Heavy Neponset Street Traffic-October 14, 1983
State transportation officials dash hopes for a multi-million dollar I-95 connector road to ease Neponset Street's daily 24,000-vehicle traffic volume, citing spacing and environmental hurdles.
Norwood School Committee Appoints George S. Usevich to New Administrative Post and Creates Temporary Advisorships-October 13, 1983
Former student affairs director George S. Usevich is appointed high school administrative assistant, and the Norwood School Committee establishes new temporary advisory posts.
Norwood Foster Mother Theresa Bartucca Opens Her Heart and Home to Children in Need-October 11, 1983
After caring for 14 children over nine years, Norwood foster mother Theresa Bartucca shares her journey of love, loss, and dedication as local officials appeal for more foster families.
New Union and Sumner Streets Playground Dedicated to Alfred H. Doherty in Surprise Ceremony-October 3, 1983
Norwood dedicates its new seven-acre Union and Sumner streets playground to Alfred H. Doherty in a surprise ceremony recognizing his six years of advocacy.
Closed for Years, Repaved Section of Bond Street Set to Reopen-September 21, 1983
Norwood selectmen order the reopening of a closed, repaved section of Bond Street and review upcoming town meeting warrant proposals for Route 1 reconstruction.
Phyllis Boucher Succeeds Longtime Director Bartley J. King as Health Director-September 14, 1983
Phyllis Boucher is hired as Norwood's new public health director, succeeding longtime administrator Bartley J. King as a civil service dispute heads toward a Sept. 26 hearing.
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.