Unsolved Mysteries Sparks Nationwide Response Telephones at the Norwood Police Department rang off the hook as viewers from across the country phoned in investigative leads regarding a notorious con artist … Continue reading National TV Broadcast Generates Flood of Tips on Norwood Con Artist-October 17, 1991
Limit Growth on Rte. 1 or Face Freeze, Board Told-November 8, 1989
Zoning consultant Philip B. Herr warned the Norwood Planning Board that unchecked Route 1 development and traffic could trigger a state-imposed growth freeze led by Secretary of Environmental Affairs John DeVillars.
Norwood Co-op Unveils “Community Pride Mural” by Renowned Artist Sidewalk Sam Celebrating Its Centenary-October 26, 1989
Celebrating its 100th anniversary, Norwood Co-operative Bank unveiled a 5-by-12-foot acrylic community mural painted by renowned artist Robert Guillemin, known as Sidewalk Sam.
Landmark Town Square Diner Heavily Damaged in Early Morning Kitchen Fire-October 25, 1989
A kitchen fire sparked by a faulty refrigerator motor heavily damaged the Town Square Diner on Nahatan Street, a downtown Norwood landmark owned by George Karafotias for 35 years.
Higher Demand Puts Price on Fingerprinting in Norwood-October 17, 1989
A Surge in Demand Strains Police Resources While surrounding municipalities continue to provide the service at no charge, the Norwood Police Department has instituted a new fee for public fingerprinting … Continue reading Higher Demand Puts Price on Fingerprinting in Norwood-October 17, 1989
Norwood Hospital Introduces “Parent Picnic” Take-Home Gourmet Dinners for New Parents-October 16, 1989
When Joanne Bartucca checked out of the maternity wing at Norwood Hospital weeks ago, she left with two precious bundles of joy: newborn Paul Mario Bartucca (weighing in at 11 … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Introduces “Parent Picnic” Take-Home Gourmet Dinners for New Parents-October 16, 1989
Oldham School Portable Classroom Nears Completion-October 12, 1989
Norwood's Oldham School prepares to open a long-awaited portable classroom by month's end, and veteran teacher Thomas MacDonough recounts his educational fellowship in West Germany.
New 255 Telephone Exchange Introduced in Norwood-September 19, 1989
New England Telephone introduces a new 255 telephone exchange in Norwood for about 200 customers, joining existing town prefixes.
Aviation Day Held at Norwood Airport as Community Leaders and Pilots Clash Over Longstanding Noise Disputes-September 18, 1989
Norwood Airport hosts an open-house Aviation Day to improve community relations, while local leaders and pilots continue debating persistent aircraft noise issues.
Selectmen Grant Carla’s Restaurant 10-Year Lease on Former Town Fire Station-September 7, 1989
Overriding explicit objections from Town Counsel Justin Barton, the Board of Selectmen voted last night to award Carla's Restaurant a fresh 10-year lease for its home inside the former municipal … Continue reading Selectmen Grant Carla’s Restaurant 10-Year Lease on Former Town Fire Station-September 7, 1989