Norwood High graduate Harold "Skip" Rideout expanded his marine construction business in Southport, Maine, by purchasing a 42-foot towboat and a 60-foot barge.
Leaglized Vandalism-August 13, 1976
Overcoming weather delays from Hurricane Belle, the Norwood Recreation Department's fourth annual carnival at Junior High South raised over $600 for muscular dystrophy through games, food, and attractions like a custom surf machine and a car-smashing booth.
Norwood Beekeeper Howard C. Ayer Shares Two Decades of Expertise-August 13, 1976
Reflecting on 20 years of beekeeping at his Winslow Avenue home, Harvard electronics specialist Howard C. Ayer discussed the rewards of apiculture, honey production, and pollination alongside his wife Helen.
Landmark Torn Down-August 13, 1975
DEMOLITION of the old Knights of Columbus building on Washington Street is expected to take two weeks. The building, described as an "old Norwood landmark" by Norwood Police Sgt. William … Continue reading Landmark Torn Down-August 13, 1975
Norwood Hospital’s Proposed Parking Lot at Washington and Winter Streets Draws Heavy Fire-August 13, 1975
Norwood Hospital's request for a zoning variance to build a 44-car parking lot at Washington and Winter Streets drew sharp opposition from planning board representative Francis Wisgirda and neighborhood residents over zoning, traffic, and safety concerns.
Norwood Selectmen Reverse Course to Schedule Delicatessen Hearing on Walpole Street, Approve Country Club Bar License, and Review Municipal Reports-August 13, 1975
Reversing an earlier denial, Norwood selectmen voted 3-2 to hold an August 26 public hearing on Jack Galante's proposal to open a delicatessen at 468 Walpole Street using a relocated portable school building.
Youth Enriched at Summer School-August 13, 1974
Directing over 600 local students, Norwood's public summer school program completed its 30-day session, highlighting strong popularity for enrichment classes in arts and trades alongside vital remedial and special education tutoring.
Norwood Hospital to Offer Nine-Week Refresher Course for Registered Nurses-August 13, 1966
Beginning September 15, Norwood Hospital will host a nine-week refresher course for registered nurses, combining supervised clinical experience with classroom instruction on current medical procedures.
First Polio Case Of Year Found To Be Non-Paralytic-August 13, 1948
This Day In Norwood History-August 13, 1948-First Polio Case Of Year Found To Be Non-Paralytic
Lt. John H. Maloney Among Heroic Dead Returned Home-August 13, 1948
Paratrooper Killed In Philippines Was Prominent Norwood Athlete Second Lieutenant John H Maloney, Jr, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John H Maloney of 38 George Street, who was killed … Continue reading Lt. John H. Maloney Among Heroic Dead Returned Home-August 13, 1948