In a major post-merger integration move, Shaw's parent company J Sainsbury Plc announces the impending closure of the Star Market distribution warehouse in Norwood, triggering a high-stakes standoff with Teamsters Local 25.
Nazi War Crimes Trial Opens in Lithuania for Former Norwood Resident Aleksandras Lileikis-September 8, 1998
Former Norwood resident Aleksandras Lileikis goes on trial in Vilnius, Lithuania, in the first Nazi war crimes prosecution in the former Soviet Union.
Slump in Chip Industry Hits Norwood Maker-This Day In Norwood History – July 21, 1998
Analog Devices Inc. struggled with falling revenues in 1998 as global demand for semiconductors and testing equipment plummeted. Despite the fiscal pressure, the Norwood company avoided layoffs, maintaining its workforce through the market downturn.
Putnam Investments To Open Major Corporate Campus In Norwood-June 22, 1998
A massive corporate relocation shakes up the local industrial landscape as a finance giant secures an expansive suburban tech campus
WWII Bombers Bring Back Glory Days for Aging Veterans at Norwood Airport-September 22, 1997
More than 2,000 visitors and World War II veterans gather at Norwood Airport to view historic B-24 and B-25 bombers and share wartime memories.
Restored World War II B-17 and B-24 Bombers on Display at Norwood Airport-September 19, 1997
Restored World War II B-17 and B-24 bombers brought by the Collings Foundation go on display this weekend at Norwood Airport's Wiggins Terminal.
State Forces Delay in Sale of Norwood and Southwood Hospitals-September 5, 1997
State regulators have forced a delay in the proposed $58 million acquisition of Neponset Valley Health System—which operates Norwood and Southwood hospitals—by for-profit giant Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp., making it unlikely … Continue reading State Forces Delay in Sale of Norwood and Southwood Hospitals-September 5, 1997
Norwood Cat “Ginger” Saved After Car Accident-August 30, 1997
An elderly Norwood woman's cat, Ginger, survives a car accident and costly leg surgery thanks to a mix-up by two neighbors, the Neponset Valley Humane Society, and community kindness.
State Plans Hearing on Norwood Hospital Sale-July 9, 1997
In July 1997, Attorney General Scott Harshbarger announced a public hearing to review the proposed $58 million acquisition of Norwood and Southwood Community Hospitals by healthcare giant Columbia/HCA.
Michael and Margaret Malacaria: Finding Rewards in Retirement Through Dedicated Community Service-September 24, 1996
Retired Norwood residents Michael and Margaret Malacaria dedicate their post-work years to tireless community volunteering, earning recognition as RSVP Volunteers of the Year.