Former NFL defensive back Tim Fox visited Cleveland Elementary School to speak with fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-graders about drug and alcohol awareness as part of a grant-funded district program.
Superintendent James Savage Earns “Gold Medal” Annual Evaluation from School Committee-October 13, 1988
Norwood Superintendent of Schools James Savage earns near-perfect scores in his annual school committee evaluation, hailed by members for exemplary leadership and community relations.
Selectmen Penalize Honolulu Restaurant with Liquor License Suspension Following Underage Incident-October 13, 1988
The Honolulu Restaurant on Route 1 faces a three-day liquor license suspension after Norwood police find an intoxicated 19-year-old served without identification.
Thomas Riolo Defends Auto Dealer Campaign Contributions Amid Criticisms from Incumbent William Keating-October 12, 1988
Norwood Selectman and Senate challenger Thomas Riolo defends accepting campaign donations from local auto dealers, pushing back against opponent William Keating's criticism.
Putnam and Norwood High Football Pull Off Dramatic Comeback Victory Over Wellesley-October 10, 1988
Quarterback Jeff Putnam orchestrates a dramatic late-game drive, connecting with Chris Grant for a 10-yard touchdown with 46 seconds remaining to lift Norwood over Wellesley 22-15.
State Senate Race Heats Up: Keating Demands Party Declaration from Independent Challenger Thomas Riolo-September 30, 1988
State Senator William Keating refuses to debate Norwood Selectman Thomas Riolo unless the independent Senate challenger declares a permanent political party affiliation.
High Voter Turnout Surprises Officials as State Rep. Gregory Sullivan Defeats Challenger Timothy J. McDonough-September 16, 1988
An unexpectedly high 45 percent voter turnout drives state Rep. Gregory Sullivan to a primary victory over School Committee member Timothy J. McDonough.
Dedham Medical Associates and Harvard Community Health Plan Open 23,000-Square-Foot Medical Facility on Route 1 at River Ridge Complex-September 13, 1988
Dedham Medical Associates and Harvard Community Health Plan open a 23,000-square-foot medical facility on Route 1 at River Ridge, staffed initially by five doctors.
Puritan Furniture Draws Smaller Crowd and Steady Bargain Hunters-September 8, 1988
The second day of the federal bankruptcy court-ordered liquidation auction at Puritan Furniture on Lenox Street brings smaller crowds, heavy bargain hunting, and minor shopper disputes.
Study Warns Chemicals and Leaking Sewers Threaten Drinking Water Wells-August 24, 1988
A two-year DEQE study reveals that industrial chemicals and leaky sewer pipes threaten drinking water wells serving Canton, Norwood, Dedham, and Westwood.