Norwood High School brings back Latin classes for the first time in nearly a decade, led by young instructor Stephen Olbrys to enthusiastic student enrollment.
Second-Generation Officer Paul Bishop Praises Norwood’s Community Services and Quality of Life-September 22, 1994
Second-generation police officer Paul Bishop and local families highlight Norwood's excellent municipal services, schools, and community pride.
Accused Nazi and Former Lithuanian Security Police Chief Aleksandras Lileikis Stuns Norwood Neighbors-September 22, 1994
Federal authorities seek to revoke the citizenship of 87-year-old Norwood resident Aleksandras Lileikis, accused of signing orders that led to the deaths of thousands of Lithuanian Jews.
Hidden Spanish Romanesque Facade Revealed as Norwood Theatre Sheds Its “Tired-Looking” Exterior-September 19, 1994
Stripping away a 33-year-old exterior reveals the original 1927 Spanish Romanesque facade of the Norwood Theatre in an exciting downtown revitalization project.
Former Norwood General Manager John P. Mogan Passes Away at 72-September 16, 1994
John P. Mogan, Norwood's dedicated general manager from 1972 to 1979 who famously helped secure an $8 million Boston Edison settlement for the town, dies at 72.
Norwood High Field Hockey Trio Ready to Lead Mustangs in Quest Past Postseason Hurdles-September 10, 1994
Senior veterans Jen Connor, Laura Sheehan, and Jen Gillis anchor a strong Norwood High field hockey squad seeking a deep postseason run under coach Sharon Steih.
Free Alcohol Awareness Seminars for Local Liquor Licensees-August 29, 1994
The Board of Health and police department team up to offer free autumn alcohol awareness seminars for Norwood barkeepers, focusing on fake IDs and responsible beverage service
Committee to Study New Police Station Amid Severe Flooding and Overcrowding-August 24, 1994
Following severe flooding at the Nahatan Street station, Norwood selectmen formed a committee to study building a new police headquarters, drawing sharp debate over costs and site options.
Norwood Selectmen Authorize Teen Roller Hockey Games at Norwood Depot Parking Lot-August 11, 1994
Following a request by resident Joseph Fitzgerald and support from the MBTA, Norwood selectmen unanimously voted to allow teenagers to play weekend roller hockey in the lighted parking lot behind Norwood Depot.
National Guard Cleans Abandoned Cars Out of Neponset River in Norwood-August 8, 1994
Teaming up with the Canton Rotary Club's Adopt-A-Stream Program, a 10-member National Guard engineering unit used heavy equipment and chainsaws to pull six rusted vehicles out of the Neponset River off Route 1.