Norwood's 14-year-old all-stars fell 3-0 to Youngstown, Ohio, concluding their stellar postseason run with a 5-3 record at the Babe Ruth World Series in Quincy.
Committee to Study New Police Station Amid Severe Flooding and Overcrowding-August 24, 1994
Following severe flooding at the Nahatan Street station, Norwood selectmen formed a committee to study building a new police headquarters, drawing sharp debate over costs and site options.
“Conehead” Program Rewards Children with Free Ice Cream for Wearing Bicycle Helmets-August 24, 1993
Norwood police are rewarding young bicyclists who wear crash helmets with ice cream gift certificates through the successful Conehead safety program, backed by local businesses.
MBTA Adding Long-Awaited Wheelchair Accessibility to Norwood Central-August 24, 1989
Following years of advocacy and a dramatic protest by Robert Haskell, the MBTA signed a $1.4 million contract to build a wheelchair ramp and renovate the Norwood Central commuter rail station.
Study Warns Chemicals and Leaking Sewers Threaten Drinking Water Wells-August 24, 1988
A two-year DEQE study reveals that industrial chemicals and leaky sewer pipes threaten drinking water wells serving Canton, Norwood, Dedham, and Westwood.
Norwood Hospital Lays Off 35 Employees and Implements Budget Cuts-August 24, 1985
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.
Norwood Light Department to Absorb Proposed New England Power Rate Increase, Protecting Local Ratepayers-August 24, 1983
Norwood will absorb a $450,000 New England Power rate hike without raising local electric bills, while zoning officials back a new downtown restaurant and Masoneilan declines closure talks.
School Long-Range Planning Panel to Deliver Progress Report-August 24, 1982
Facing declining enrollments, Norwood's school planning panel will deliver a progress report in October and final recommendations on grade configurations and potential school closures in January.
Historic Cedar Street Church Sold-August 24, 1981
The historic 1898 Cedar Street church in Norwood was sold for $35,200 to the Jain Center of Greater Boston, preserving the building for religious use rather than residential conversion.
John Shea Appointed Full-Time Norwood Firefighter-August 24, 1977
After being dismissed from the police force due to an age technicality, John Shea was unanimously appointed as a full-time Norwood firefighter by selectmen.