Citing $5 million in unpaid patient bills and declining revenues, Norwood Hospital laid off 35 employees, shuttered a 28-bed wing, and froze capital projects to stabilize its budget.
Eighty-Year-Old Volunteer Gertrude “Gertie” Erickson Celebrated as a Beloved Institution at Norwood Hospital-August 22, 1985
Known as the whistling cashier, 80-year-old Gertrude Erickson is celebrated for her 13 years of dedicated volunteer service at Norwood Hospital's coffee shop.
High School Students to Relocate to Vacant Junior High School North-August 21, 1985
Citing extensive construction delays by Anchor Construction Co., Norwood school officials voted to move nearly 950 high school students to Junior High School North for the start of the school year.
Norwood Pharmacies and Police Launch Fast-Acting Telephone Chain to Combat Phony Prescriptions-August 20, 1985
Norwood pharmacists and police have established a rapid telephone alert network and posted warning signs to catch individuals attempting to pass fraudulent prescriptions for narcotics.
Norwood American Legion Baseball Team Primes for Northeastern Regional Tournament-August 20, 1985
Following its first state title since 1942, Coach Pete Wall and the Norwood American Legion baseball team head to Muzzy Field in Bristol, Conn., to face Cumberland in the regional opener.
Norwood High School $5 Million Renovation Delayed; Opening Postponed Beyond September 3-August 16, 1985
Citing supply delays and incomplete safety systems, contractor Anchor Construction announced Norwood High School's $5 million renovation will miss the September 3 opening.