First-grader Amy Frigulietti sat at her desk yesterday, reaching inside to rearrange her freshly sharpened pencils, pens, and a notebook featuring a picture of Michael Jackson on the cover. Like … Continue reading Recess is a Popular Subject Among Crop of First Graders-September 6, 1984
Dispute Over Tax Records Ends Amicably-September 6, 1984
Former town official Thomas DiFrancia receives requested airport tax assessment records from Town Counsel Justin C. Barton during a selectmen's meeting, ending a bitter access dispute.
Bomb Suspect with Norwood Ties Arrested in Montreal Station Blast-September 5, 1984
Thomas Brigham, a 65-year-old former World War II prisoner of war and transient resident of South Norwood, was arrested in Montreal in connection with a devastating Monday bombing at the … Continue reading Bomb Suspect with Norwood Ties Arrested in Montreal Station Blast-September 5, 1984
Richard P. “Butch” Barrett, 78, WWII Marine Veteran and Former Owner of Barrett Ice Co., Dies-September 4, 1984
Richard P. "Butch" Barrett, a lifelong Norwood resident, decorated World War II Marine Corps veteran, and longtime local businessman who operated the Barrett Ice Co. for 35 years, passed away … Continue reading Richard P. “Butch” Barrett, 78, WWII Marine Veteran and Former Owner of Barrett Ice Co., Dies-September 4, 1984
New Civic Recreation Center Set for September 22 Dedication-August 29, 1984
Former Governors Edward J. King and Frank Allen's widow are slated as guests of honor for the September 22 dedication of Norwood's new Civic Recreation Center in the former armory.
Goodyear Tire Center Demolished for Bank of New England-August 28, 1984
Demolition begins on the former Goodyear Tire Center on Nahatan Street to make way for a new Bank of New England-Hancock regional office and branch building.
Selectmen Order Removal of Underground Gas Tanks at Fire-Damaged Station-August 28, 1984
Norwood selectmen order the property owner to remove underground fuel tanks from the fire-destroyed South Norwood Exxon station on Washington Street.
Rev. Daniel J. Crowley Appointed New Parish Administrator of St. Peter’s Church-August 22, 1984
Following the lengthy absence of Rev. Thaddeus A. Saja due to illness, Norwood Hospital chaplain Rev. Daniel J. Crowley has been appointed as the new administrator of St. Peter's Church in South Norwood.
SOfficials Tour Ellis Pond Dam and Meadow Brook Sites-August 22, 1984
State Waterways Director John J. Hannon joined Norwood officials to inspect Ellis Pond Dam and the Meadow Brook watershed, targeting $850,000 in state funds toward critical flood mitigation.
Selectmen Vote Unanimously to Support State Ban On “Happy Hours”-August 22, 1984
Citing concerns over drunk driving, Norwood selectmen voted 4-0 to support the ABCC's statewide initiative to eliminate discounted bar "happy hours" and promotional drink pricing.