Norwood High graduates Robert Morrissey and Jim McCue painted an anatomical mural at the Civic Recreation Center's Nautilus room on Nahatan Street.
Norwood Airport Manager Submits Residential Housing Proposal to Planning Board-August 13, 1985
Boston Municipal Airport proposed 21 single-family homes at the end of Hazelwood Drive, while the planning board reviewed Route 1 park modifications.
Residents and Selectmen Target South Norwood’s Bar Concentration-August 10, 1985
Residents and selectmen are working to revitalize South Norwood's "The Flats" Washington Street commercial strip while exploring legal options to revoke inactive bar licenses.
Norwood Advances to State Final Four-August 9, 1985
Norwood advanced to the state final four with a 5-2 victory over Lawrence at Balch Field, led by Tim Cox's 11-strikeout pitching performance.
Andrew B. Boch, 80, Automobile Dealer and Route 1 Automotive Pioneer-August 8, 1985
Andrew B. Boch, founder of Norwood's pioneering Route 1 automotive dealerships and patriarch of a legendary New England business family, died at age 80.
Norwood School Officials Weigh Alternatives as Renovation Delays Threaten High School Opening-August 8, 1985
Norwood school officials discussed seven alternatives for opening day if $5 million high school renovations are not finished, while firmly rejecting double sessions.
Norwood Prepares for American Legion Baseball Rubber Match-August 8, 1985
Norwood prepares to face Lawrence in a winner-take-all American Legion baseball rubber match at Balch Field after splitting the first two playoff games.
Norwood Rolls Past Lawrence Without Ace Pitcher Tim Cox-August 7, 1985
Stepping in for injured ace Tim Cox, pitcher Bob Baxter threw a complete game and fueled a 15-3 offensive rout against Lawrence in the playoff opener.
Norwood Selectmen Blast Fire Department Over Malfunctioning Hydrants-August 7, 1985
Following three malfunctioning hydrants that severely hampered firefighting efforts at a Walnut Avenue garage blaze, selectmen demanded answers from Fire Chief Thomas Barry and public works officials.
Republic Plumbing Supply Seeks Expansion-July 25, 1985
William Duggan, owner of Republic Plumbing on Route 1, sought permission to extend the front of his building.