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.
Planning Board Proposes Water Resources Protection District to Safeguard Ellis Well Field-August 14, 1984
Norwood's planning board voted to place a water resources protection district zoning bylaw on the September 24 special town meeting warrant to protect the Ellis Avenue well field.
Transplanted Flagpole Finds New Home at Alfred H. Doherty Playground on Sumner Street-August 13, 1984
Donated by Charles and Mildred O'Malia, a refurbished 20-foot flagpole originally built in New Hampshire now graces the Alfred H. Doherty Playground on Sumner Street.
Adams-Russell Cable Services Tells Norwood Selectmen Local Cable System is Completed-August 8, 1984
Company Announces Energizing of Public Institutional Loop as Two-Year Rate Freeze Certification Process Approaches NORWOOD — Representatives from Adams-Russell Cable Services informed town selectmen last night that Norwood's cable television … Continue reading Adams-Russell Cable Services Tells Norwood Selectmen Local Cable System is Completed-August 8, 1984
Norwood Labor Negotiations Stalled Awaiting State Free Cash Certification-July 31, 1984
Contract negotiations between Norwood and its municipal and school labor unions remain on hold while town officials await state certification of available free cash to fund wage increases.
Library Throws Book at Woman in Norwood-July 27, 1984
Susan Andrews became the first person arrested in Norwood for failing to return overdue books to the Morrill Memorial Library.
School Committee Names Monahan to Callahan Post-July 12, 1984
After four years as the school district's business administrator, John F. Monahan returns to his primary vocation as an elementary school principal.
Selectmen Approve Daily Use Fees for New Civic Recreation Center-July 11, 1984
Daily Fees Established for New Norwood Civic Recreation Center On July 11, 1984, the Norwood Board of Selectmen finalized the fee structure for the soon-to-open World War II Memorial Civic … Continue reading Selectmen Approve Daily Use Fees for New Civic Recreation Center-July 11, 1984
El Torito Legal Counsel Seeks Improved Relations with Norwood Selectmen-July 11, 1984
El Torito Restaurant and Norwood Selectmen On July 11, 1984, Attorney Mark Fitzsimmons of Weymouth appeared before the Norwood Board of Selectmen representing the El Torito restaurant on Route 1, … Continue reading El Torito Legal Counsel Seeks Improved Relations with Norwood Selectmen-July 11, 1984
Remembering Peter A. Wilson: Founder of Norwood’s A & B Auto School-July 4, 1984
Peter A. Wilson, a staple of Norwood business and driver education for over 30 years, passed away in 1984, leaving a legacy of community service through A & B Auto School.