Selectmen Weigh Adding a Fourth Contractor- A long-standing municipal debate over Norwood's official police towing rotation is set to reach a dramatic head tonight, as the Board of Selectmen prepares … Continue reading Controversial Town Towing Policy Reaches Boiling Point-October 16, 1978
Project Together Opens to Serve Socially Isolated Seniors-October 18, 1977
Designed to combat isolation and provide vital community support, Project Together officially opened its doors yesterday at the I and A building in East Dedham Square. Serving socially isolated senior … Continue reading Project Together Opens to Serve Socially Isolated Seniors-October 18, 1977
Library Exhibit Caps Bicentennial Celebration-October 18, 1976
The Morrill Memorial Library in Norwood opened a special exhibition of handcrafted Bicentennial projects yesterday, marking the official finale of the town's year-long 200th anniversary observance. Coordinated by adult services … Continue reading Library Exhibit Caps Bicentennial Celebration-October 18, 1976
Norwood Fetes Major League Baseball Stars Richie Hebner, Skip Lockwood, and Bill Travers-October 16, 1976
Over 500 residents gather at Cornetta's Iron Horse Restaurant to celebrate Norwood baseball stars Richie Hebner, Skip Lockwood, and Bill Travers.
Norwood Town Meeting Rejects Elderly Housing Zone and Adjourns Amid Quorum Collapse-October 18, 1974
Town Meeting Overwhelmingly Rejects Nahatan Village Expansion Friction over suburban density and municipal growth dominated a turbulent session of the Norwood Town Meeting, where members resoundingly rejected a proposed zoning … Continue reading Norwood Town Meeting Rejects Elderly Housing Zone and Adjourns Amid Quorum Collapse-October 18, 1974
Norwood Firefighters Deliver Healthy Baby Girl in Unexpected Home Emergency-October 16, 1974
Quick-thinking Norwood firefighters James Flaherty and Donald Towne deliver a healthy baby girl at home after an emergency call from machinist Thomas McDonough.
Civil Defense Units Test Readiness Against Mock Hurricane Beaufort-October 16, 1974
Norwood Civil Defense forces participate in a regional mock hurricane drill, testing emergency communications and disaster response protocols.
Norwood Board Weighs Alternatives For Two Lyman Place Houses-October 17, 1973
Rewritten Narrative Feature A Town Divided Over Municipal Property The future of two Lyman Place houses—purchased by Town Meeting for $25,000—remains completely unresolved following a tense and ultimately inconclusive joint … Continue reading Norwood Board Weighs Alternatives For Two Lyman Place Houses-October 17, 1973
Norwood Celebrates Centennial with Grand International Ball-October 18, 1972
A Night of Global Heritage and Local Celebration With vibrant costumes, traditional music, authentic dancing, and global cuisine, 1,000 Norwood revelers turned back the pages last night. Rather than stopping … Continue reading Norwood Celebrates Centennial with Grand International Ball-October 18, 1972
Norwood Mustangs Triumph Over Framingham South-October 17, 1966
Gridiron Grit: Mustangs Ground Out Victory The Norwood High School football team demonstrated the true meaning of cohesive teamwork and backfield brilliance on a crisp Saturday afternoon, defeating a dangerous … Continue reading Norwood Mustangs Triumph Over Framingham South-October 17, 1966