Lifelong Norwood resident and Deputy Fire Chief Michael G. Benedetti has passed away at age 52 after a long illness, leaving behind a distinguished 24-year career of fearless public service.
Charlwell House Activities Program Promotes Active Engagement for Elderly Residents-August 22, 1977
Charlwell House residents enjoy active programming ranging from cooking and pottery clubs to fun bus trips
Dormant Nahatan Street Land Primed for Major Public and Private Housing Construction-August 22, 1975
Vacant land near Nahatan Street and West Border Road is set for a construction surge, featuring a 104-unit elderly housing expansion and a 138-unit private apartment complex by Franchi Brothers.
Committee Prepares to Honor Outstanding Disabled Workers and Inclusive Employers-August 22, 1974
The Greater Norwood National Employ the Handicapped Week Committee is planning its annual awards dinner, while Legion Field hosts a successful charity carnival raising $456 for muscular dystrophy.
St. Catherine’s Parishioners and Clergy Gather for Solemn Memorial Mass Honoring Late Bishop Jeremiah F. Minihan-August 22, 1973
Over 1,000 mourners gathered at St. Catherine of Siena Church for a solemn memorial mass honoring former pastor and Boston Auxiliary Bishop Jeremiah F. Minihan, who passed away in Dublin.
Selectmen Initiate Monthly Security Briefings with Police Chief James M. Murphy Amid Local Vandalism-August 22, 1973
Norwood Selectmen and Police Chief James M. Murphy have instituted monthly security meetings to address rising vandalism and youth crime, beginning with an executive session regarding public safety.
School Committee Custodial Payroll Test Awaits Town Counsel Ruling Amid Wage Dispute-August 22, 1967
Town Accountant Bartley W. Connolly deferred action on school custodial payrolls containing disputed wage increases, turning to Town Counsel Walter J. Gotovich for a ruling amid a fiscal autonomy standoff.
Schools Prepare for 5th Annual New Teacher Orientation-August 22, 1967
Superintendent Dr. Philip O. Coakley welcomed 58 incoming educators at the fifth annual teacher orientation institute at Prescott School, introducing new faculty across secondary and elementary schools.
Superintendent Coakley Announces Upcoming Student Registration, New Teacher Orientation, and Summer Maintenance Progress-August 22, 1963
Norwood schools set registration dates and orientation schedules while summer maintenance projects wrap up across local buildings ahead of the September 4 opening.