Theater chain National Amusements has purchased a 64,542-square-foot office building at 846 University Ave. in Norwood for $9.4 million to serve as its temporary headquarters during construction of the Legacy Place mall.
14-Year-Old All-Stars Open Babe Ruth World Series with 6-1 Victory Before Dropping 6-0 Decision-August 22, 2005
Norwood opened the Babe Ruth 14-year-old World Series in Quincy with a 6-1 win over Pittsfield behind Corey Sennott, followed by a tough 6-0 shutout loss to Reddington, New Jersey.
Allen Doyle Captures Co-Medalist Honors at the 91st U.S. Amateur Championship-August 22, 1991
Veteran amateur golfer and former Norwood resident Allen Doyle shot consecutive 68s to share medalist honors before entering match play at the 91st U.S. Amateur Championship in Tennessee.
Norwood Suffers Stinging 10-Inning Extra-Inning Defeat in Northeastern Regional Tournament-August 22, 1986
Trailing late in regulation, Manchester rallied with a dramatic ninth-inning home run and won 5-4 in ten innings, handing Norwood a tough loss in the American Legion Northeastern Regional.
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.
Selectmen Vote Unanimously to Support State Ban On “Happy Hours”-August 22, 1984
Citing concerns over drunk driving, Norwood selectmen voted 4-0 to support the ABCC's statewide initiative to eliminate discounted bar "happy hours" and promotional drink pricing.
Norwood Breaks Ground on $5.1 Million, 96-Unit Everett Street Housing Project-August 22, 1981
Officials used a bulldozer instead of shovels to break ground on the 96-unit Everett Street housing development for seniors and the handicapped, funded by a $5.1 million federal grant.
FinCom Pressures Fire Chief Barry to Establish Vacation Leave Policy-August 22, 1979
Citing soaring overtime costs from the fire department's vacation-at-will practice, the Finance Commission rejected Chief Thomas J. Barry's $15,000 funding request and demanded a structured leave schedule.
Conservation Commission Approves Proposed Auto Body Shop Near Hawes Brook-August 22, 1979
Despite angry protests from South Norwood residents over flooding and pollution risks near Hawes Brook, the Conservation Commission approved strict environmental conditions for a new auto body shop.
FinCom Stuns School Committee with Sudden Reversal-August 22, 1978
In a sharp reversal, the Norwood Finance Commission voted against restoring $335,000 to the school budget, leaving the School Committee weighing lawsuits and alternative funding paths ahead of town meeting.