Norwood selectmen deadlocked 2-2 on a food license for a proposed $1 million Taco Bell showcase at Route 1 and Dean Street, pitting Chairman John Kinnaly against William Butters and Gary Lee.
Norwood Lions Club Playground Fund Nears $20,000 Goal Following $5,000 Bank of Boston Donation-August 7, 1989
Boosted by a $5,000 donation from the Bank of Boston, the Norwood Lions Club's fundraising campaign for a new Bond Street toddler playground reached within $55 of its $20,000 goal.
Contractor Set to Replace Pipes in Norwood Three Months After Massive Asphalt Spill-August 4, 1989
Three months after a D.J. Cronin tanker truck crash dumped thousands of gallons of molten asphalt at Dean and Neponset streets, contractors are set to replace 1,450 feet of clogged drainage pipes.
Norwood Student Lauren Healey Wins Grand Prize in WCVB-TV “Great Expectations” Poster Contest-August 1, 1989
Norwood Junior High School eighth grader Lauren Healey won the grand prize in WCVB-TV's 'Great Expectations' poster contest, securing the cover of the 1990 calendar and a $1,000 savings bond.
Norwood Rebounds to Tie Series-July 25, 1989
The Norwood American Legion baseball team made a remarkable comeback against Medfield in their best-of-five playoff series. This thrilling matchup had all the makings of an epic tale: underdog spirit, … Continue reading Norwood Rebounds to Tie Series-July 25, 1989
Racial Incidents Disturb Family in Norwood-July 24, 1989
Norwood police and residents confronted rising racial tensions following a racially motivated assault outside the Broadway McDonald's and a series of violent teenage brawls.
Fortuneteller Miller Plans Lawsuit Against Norwood Following License Denial-July 13, 1989
Selectman Gary Lee led the opposition, citing concerns about the occult, while Miller argued the denial violated her civil rights.
Norwood’s Resilience and Strong Comeback Bring Victory Over Westwood in Zone 6A American Legion Baseball-July 12, 1989
In a testament to their resilience and determination, Pete Wall's Norwood team scores seven runs in the fourth inning to take a 10-3 victory over Westwood.