This Day In Norwood History-August 14

From demolition crews to historic milestones, today’s TDINH lineup spans more than a century of Norwood stories:

Norwood Hospital Demolition-August 14, 2022

https://youtu.be/htGgJgAImws The Lorusso building underhang, shown at the center of this May 2022 photo, is the final remaining piece of the building to be demolished. Below you will find links … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Demolition-August 14, 2022

Low Voter Turnout Falls Short of Quorum, Allowing Town Worker Pay Raises to Stand-August 14, 1990

Failing to meet the 20 percent voter turnout quorum required for a referendum, Norwood's special election left a 6 percent pay raise for municipal workers intact.

Legion Baseball Built on Wall-August 14, 1987

Entering the Massachusetts state semifinals against Natick, Norwood American Legion baseball is guided by legendary 24-year head coach Pete Wall.

Norwood High School Releases Fourth-Quarter Honor Roll-August 14, 1986

Norwood High School announced its student honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 1985-1986 academic year, recognizing academic achievement across senior, junior, and sophomore classes.

Planning Board Proposes Water Resources Protection District to Safeguard Ellis Well Field-August 14, 1984

Norwood's planning board voted to place a water resources protection district zoning bylaw on the September 24 special town meeting warrant to protect the Ellis Avenue well field.

Norwood Senior Citizens Log Impressive Mileage in Walking Fitness Program-August 14, 1982

Sixteen Norwood seniors were honored by Recreation Director Robert Ivatts and William F. Butters for logging high mileage in a new walking fitness program.

Norwood Hospital to Lease Two Rooms in Former Aaron Guild School for Childbirth Education Program-August 14, 1982

Norwood Hospital reached an agreement with selectmen to rent two rooms in the former Aaron Guild School on Washington Street for a new childbirth education program.

Prescott School Principal John F. Monahan Named Norwood School Department Business Manager-August 14, 1980

After a yearlong vacancy, Prescott principal John F. Monahan was appointed school business manager, prompting administrative shifts for Alan Wonson at the Willett School.

Norwood American Legion Crushes Weymouth 12-4 in State Tournament Opener-August 14, 1978

Powered by home runs from Chris Collins, Dan Kennedy, and John Balerna alongside 15 hits, Norwood routed Weymouth 12-4 in the state tournament opener.