School Committee member and local insurance broker Joseph "Mitch" Pentowski announced yesterday that he will enter the 1992 Republican primary race for state representative, marking a shift from his lifelong … Continue reading Mitch Pentowski Announces 1992 Republican Bid for Norwood House Seat-September 5, 1991
Record $500M Cocaine Seizure in Federal Drug Sting-September 4, 1991
Federal authorities utilized Norwood as the staging ground for a massive undercover drug sting that yielded the largest cocaine seizure in New England history, netting a staggering 4,822 pounds of … Continue reading Record $500M Cocaine Seizure in Federal Drug Sting-September 4, 1991
Schools Open with Retained Programs Despite Budget Cuts and Staff Reductions-September 3, 1991
When Norwood students return to classrooms tomorrow for the start of the new academic year, they will encounter a few visible adjustments—including higher cafeteria prices, a smaller teaching staff, and … Continue reading Schools Open with Retained Programs Despite Budget Cuts and Staff Reductions-September 3, 1991
School Committee Unanimously Rejects State School-Choice Plan-August 29, 1991
Citing fears of overcrowding and severe financial strain on special education, the Norwood School Committee votes to reject Governor William Weld's school-choice program.
Allen Doyle Captures Co-Medalist Honors at the 91st U.S. Amateur Championship-August 22, 1991
Veteran amateur golfer and former Norwood resident Allen Doyle shot consecutive 68s to share medalist honors before entering match play at the 91st U.S. Amateur Championship in Tennessee.
World War II Bombers to Land at Norwood Airport as Part of Airborne Museum Tour-August 15, 1991
The Collings Foundation will bring a rare, airworthy B-24 Liberator and a B-17 Flying Fortress to Norwood Airport for a public three-day exhibition from August 25–27.
Norwood Mourns and Honors Beloved Coach and Sportswriter Frank Wall-August 10, 1991
Norwood mourned the loss of legendary Little League coach and sportswriter Frank "Sails" Wall, who passed away at age 62 after dedicating 38 years to local youth sports.
Norwood Schools Get Backing for Cable TV-July 24, 1991
The Norwood School Committee unanimously voted to pursue a $530,000 federal Even Start grant utilizing cable television to expand early childhood education for Norwood and Westwood.
Search for Superintendent Stirs Conflict on Committee-July 24, 1991
The Norwood School Committee engaged in a tense debate over expanding the superintendent search committee to include PTA representation and broader community voices.
Ice-Cream Vendor Disputes Fees Demanded by Norwood Arts Council-July 18, 1991
The dispute involved allegations of intimidation, Open Meeting Law concerns, and tensions over who is permitted to sell goods on the Norwood Common.