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
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
Newcomers Learn to Take Middle School in Their Stride-September 7, 1989
Transitioning from elementary school to middle school can be an intimidating milestone for any young student, but as classes officially got underway this week, Norwood's newest middle schoolers quickly learned … Continue reading Newcomers Learn to Take Middle School in Their Stride-September 7, 1989
Norwood Joins Lawsuit Against Governor Dukakis Over Withheld State Aid-August 29, 1989
Norwood joins Brookline and other suburbs suing Governor Michael S. Dukakis over withheld state aid, even as unexpected local revenues nearly cover the town's $1.1 million shortfall.
MBTA Adding Long-Awaited Wheelchair Accessibility to Norwood Central-August 24, 1989
Following years of advocacy and a dramatic protest by Robert Haskell, the MBTA signed a $1.4 million contract to build a wheelchair ramp and renovate the Norwood Central commuter rail station.