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August 26, 1993August 25, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Gunmen Rob Nahatan Street Dunkin’ Donuts-August 26, 1993

Two masked gunmen tied up a baker and robbed a Nahatan Street Dunkin' Donuts shop located right next door to the Norwood police station early Thursday morning.

August 26, 1992August 25, 2026 georgenhs Politics, This Day In Norwood History

House Candidates Campaign at Nahatan Village Ahead of September 15 Primary-August 26, 1992

Democratic primary candidates for state representative John Rogers, John Lydon, and Helen Abdallah Donohue squared off at a Nahatan Village forum governed by new Norwood Housing Authority rules.

August 26, 1982August 25, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Briefs: Taxi Subsidy, East Hoyle Street Grant, Elks Parking, and Senior Activities-August 26, 1982

Norwood prepares to launch a taxi subsidy program for seniors and handicapped residents, receives a state grant to widen East Hoyle Street, and denies the Elks Club parking expansion.

August 26, 1981August 25, 2026 georgenhs Municipal Finance, This Day In Norwood History

Football Field Lights Approved-August 26, 1981

Despite funding concerns and opposition from two selectmen, the board approved moving Civic Center lights to Murray Field for high school night football games, while also scheduling a September 28 town meeting for water main upgrades.

August 26, 1981August 25, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Police Department, This Day In Norwood History

Town Manager Set to Deliver Decision on Appointed Police Chief Arthur V. Deutcsh-August 26, 1981

Town Manager John J. Carroll announced he will decide by September 9 whether appointed Police Chief Arthur V. Deutcsh will take office or if the town will restart its search amidst housing delays.

August 26, 1980August 25, 2026 georgenhs Infrastrcture, This Day In Norwood History

Guild School Recreation Center Project & Eliot Field Renovation-August 26, 1980

The Norwood Permanent Building Committee selected six architectural firms to interview for the Guild School renovation project, while Norwood Engineering secured the Eliot Field design contract.

August 26, 1980August 25, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Recreation, This Day In Norwood History

Inaugural Summerfest Concludes Successful 15-Week Run-August 26, 1980

The inaugural Summerfest concert series concluded a successful 15-week run on the town common, while preparations begin for the Labor Day telethon and the upcoming school year.

August 26, 1977August 25, 2026 georgenhs Crime, This Day In Norwood History

Police Arrest Eleven Following Incidents at Railroad Ave and Pumping Station-August 26, 1977

Norwood police arrested eleven individuals following two separate late-night disturbances near the Railroad Avenue Stop and Shop and the Route 1 Ellis pumping station.

August 26, 1977August 25, 2026 georgenhs Real Estate Development, This Day In Norwood History

Developer Frank Simoni to Build 150-Unit Low-Income Housing Project-August 26, 1977

Developer Frank Simoni is proceeding with 150 low-income housing units on Walpole and Wilson streets, while state officials pledge priority for a Route 1 median strip and confirm John Shea's firefighter appointment.

August 26, 1976August 25, 2026 georgenhs Municipal Finance, This Day In Norwood History

School Committee and FinCom Clash Over School Bus Budget and Business Manager Practices-August 26, 1976

Tempers flared as the Norwood Finance Commission and School Committee locked horns over a bus transportation budget and criticism aimed at Business Manager Lawrence S. Canter.

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