Norwood police officers Richard Giacoppo, Kevin Grasso, and Robert Harkins receive state George L. Hanna bravery awards from Gov. William Weld for rescuing hostages from an armed gunman.
Registry of Motor Vehicles to Reopen Limited Branch in Norwood for Road Tests-September 25, 1991
The Registry of Motor Vehicles announces plans to reopen a limited-service branch in Norwood by mid-October exclusively for administering driver road tests.
Veterans Monument Dedicated-September 15, 1991
Thousands of residents gather in Norwood center to dedicate Frank Simoni's $500,000 "Protectors of the American Way" veterans monument, featuring keynote speaker Brig. Gen. Richard I. Neal.
Prescott Elementary School Parents Urge School Committee to Alleviate Overcrowding-September 12, 1991
Prescott Elementary School parents petition the Norwood School Committee to hire a part-time teacher to alleviate overcrowded kindergarten classes.
Norwood Firms Lead South of Boston in Ozone-Depleting Chemical Releases-September 12, 1991
EPA figures show Norwood leading communities south of Boston in ozone-depleting freon and methyl chloroform emissions, driven largely by electronics and defense contractors.
British Bird-Control Firm Ousts Pigeons from Norwood Town Hall Ledges-September 10, 1991
British firm Norwood Bird Master successfully installs stainless steel netting and high-tension wire on Town Hall ledges, ending a stubborn pigeon infestation for $1,750.
Mitch Pentowski Announces 1992 Republican Bid for Norwood House Seat-September 5, 1991
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.