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August 17, 2021August 15, 2026 georgenhs Did You Know

Did You Know? Class Rings

The concept of wearing a ring to create a feeling of unity among a group of people – fellowship rings – is believed to have started in ancient Egypt, where some … Continue reading Did You Know? Class Rings

August 17, 1988August 15, 2026 georgenhs Local Business History, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Tries to Solve Two-Mile Route 1 Zoning Puzzle After Decades Without Regulations-August 17, 1988

Town planner Sharon Wason and local officials are tackling a two-mile unzoned stretch of Route 1 in Norwood, aiming to establish setbacks and landscaping rules after 20 years of regulatory gaps.

August 17, 1988August 15, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Developer Says Route 1 Has Become a ‘Hot Location’ for Businesses Following Opening of Galleria Mall-August 17, 1988

Galleria Realty Trust president Robert Piso and local tenants praise the retail boom along Route 1 as the Galleria by the Green shopping center nears full occupancy in Norwood.

August 17, 1987August 15, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood American Legion Rallies Three Times to Defeat New Bedford 8-7 in 11 Innings-August 17, 1987

Bob Baxter's 11th-inning walk-off single lifted Norwood to an 8-7 victory over New Bedford, keeping alive their quest for a third straight state American Legion title.

August 17, 1983August 15, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Rain-Damaged Cleveland and Prescott Schools Expected to Be Repaired by September-August 17, 1983

Unexpected rainstorms caused roof leaks at the Cleveland and Prescott schools during active construction, though officials expect full contractor-funded repairs before the September opening.

August 17, 1983August 15, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Two Residential Housing Subdivisions Draw Questions but No Objections at Planning Board Hearings-August 17, 1983

Planning board hearings for a 24-lot subdivision off Nahatan Street and a seven-lot project off Nichols Street drew drainage questions but no opposition from residents.

August 17, 1982August 22, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Bloody Shoe Print and Restraining Order Focus Investigation in Norwood Bar Double Murders-August 17, 1982

Investigators cut a bloody shoe print from the floor of Dundulis' Lunch as police question the estranged husband of slain bar owner Maria Gil following a double homicide in South Norwood.

August 17, 1982August 15, 2026 georgenhs Fire, This Day In Norwood History

Three Teenagers Honored Nationally for Rescuing 85-Year-Old Woman from Burning Neponset Street Home-August 17, 1982

National Fire Protection Association awards were presented to John Siderwicz, Todd Maxon, and Brendan King for saving 85-year-old Laura Taylor from a fire at 633 Neponset St.

August 17, 1982August 15, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Elks Wins National Award for Americanism-August 17, 1982

The Norwood Lodge of Elks captured second place nationally and first in Massachusetts for its 1981-82 Americanism program, featuring Flag Day events, school art projects, and patriotic billboards.

August 17, 1979August 15, 2026 georgenhs Housing, This Day In Norwood History

Nassau Gardens Residents Form Nonprofit Housing Cooperative and Purchase Complex-August 17, 1979

Nassau Gardens tenants launched a subscription drive to purchase their 204-unit Route 1 apartment complex through a nonprofit housing cooperative backed by a $4 million HUD agreement.

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