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Tag: Alan P. Danovitch

August 9, 1973August 8, 2026 georgenhs Police, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Woman Files Discrimination Complaint Against State Police-August 9, 1973

Joann Alighieri of Norwood filed a sex discrimination complaint with the MCAD after being rejected from the state police exam due to height and weight requirements.

August 7, 1969August 5, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Police Department, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Considered for State Commissioner of Public Safety-August 7, 1969

Following an introduction by Rep. Alan P. Danovitch, Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy met with Governor Francis W. Sargent as one of 15 candidates under consideration to succeed retiring Public Safety Commissioner Leo L. Laughlin.

MBTA train numbered 1010 at Back Bay station platform at 7:14 PM inbound to Boston
June 26, 1968July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Transportation

Norwood Commuting Hearing Requested-June 26, 1968

Planners present data showing a two-dollar weekly savings per rider, while state lawmakers scramble to pass emergency MBTA subsidy extensions.

June 14, 1967July 19, 2026 georgenhs Business, This Day In Norwood History

Star Market Breaks Ground For Norwood Distribution Center-June 14, 1967

A grocery powerhouse selects a prime 55-acre parcel near Route 1 and the railroad, launching a massive development project that required 50 town meetings to approve.

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