With opening day just two weeks away, the Norwood School Committee voted 4-3 to reject all bids received the previous week for special needs student transportation. Acting under emergency procedures, … Continue reading Norwood School Board Rejects All Special Needs Busing Bids-August 21, 1980
Grant Gear Works and Computer Identics Corp. to Relocate and Expand in Norwood-August 21, 1979
Backed by the Industrial Development Financing Authority, Norwood is set to welcome Grant Gear Works and Computer Identics Corp., bringing over 160 jobs and nearly $3.3 million in industrial bonds.
State Rep Gregory W. Sullivan Faces Democratic Primary Election Challenge-August 21, 1978
Incumbent State Rep. Gregory W. Sullivan faces a Democratic primary challenge from political newcomer William J. McCarthy in the newly formed 12th Norfolk District covering Norwood and Westwood.
Norwood Housing Authority Overhauls Waiting List and Advances Shattuck School Redevelopment Project-August 21, 1978
The Norwood Housing Authority is streamlining its elderly housing waiting list to roughly 300 names while pushing forward with the 72-unit Shattuck School apartment development.
Vandalism Poses Constant Safety and Operational Concerns for Airport-August 21, 1976
Managing Norwood Airport comes with the persistent worry of vandalism, as Airport Manager Arnold Stymest contends with damaged runway lights, tampered navigational aids, and federal security risks.
Conrel Researcher Dr. T. William Brooks Pioneers Pheromone Systems to Combat Pests-August 21, 1976
Working at Conrel on West Border Road in Norwood, research chemist Dr. T. William Brooks is developing innovative synthetic pheromone systems to control agricultural pests without heavy pesticides.
Norwood Approves Final Draft of Buckmaster Pond Agreement With Westwood-August 21, 1974
The Norwood Board of Selectmen approved a final pact draft for Buckmaster Pond, retaining water rights dating to the 1880s while allowing Westwood recreational easements in exchange for full property maintenance.
Norwood Selectmen Fight State Over Iron Horse Outdoor Liquor License-August 21, 1974
Norwood selectmen resist a state ABCC mandate to grant an outdoor liquor license to the Iron Horse's Mida Piazza Garden.
John P. Piccirilli Appointed Acting Vice Principal of Norwood High School-August 21, 1964
Mathematics teacher John P. Piccirilli has been appointed acting vice principal of Norwood High School, stepping into the role to oversee discipline and curriculum for the 1964-1965 school year.