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August 11, 1993August 22, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Fire Department, This Day In Norwood History

Selectmen Approve Three New Firefighters and Overtime Increase-August 11, 1993

Following sweeping early retirements across town departments, Fire Chief William Sullivan received unanimous approval from selectmen to hire three new firefighters and increase the department's overtime account.

August 8, 1992August 22, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History

Daniel E. Callahan Jr., 82, Former Selectman and Longtime Norwood Merchant-August 8, 1992

Daniel E. Callahan Jr., 82, a lifelong Norwood resident, former town selectman, and staple of the local business community who operated Callahan's Furniture for half a century, passed away Thursday at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

August 15, 1991October 20, 2026 georgenhs Public Event, This Day In Norwood History

World War II Bombers to Land at Norwood Airport as Part of Airborne Museum Tour-August 15, 1991

The Collings Foundation will bring a rare, airworthy B-24 Liberator and a B-17 Flying Fortress to Norwood Airport for a public three-day exhibition from August 25–27.

August 10, 1991August 22, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Mourns and Honors Beloved Coach and Sportswriter Frank Wall-August 10, 1991

Norwood mourned the loss of legendary Little League coach and sportswriter Frank "Sails" Wall, who passed away at age 62 after dedicating 38 years to local youth sports.

August 14, 1990August 22, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Low Voter Turnout Falls Short of Quorum, Allowing Town Worker Pay Raises to Stand-August 14, 1990

Failing to meet the 20 percent voter turnout quorum required for a referendum, Norwood's special election left a 6 percent pay raise for municipal workers intact.

August 27, 1987August 26, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Opens Regional Tournament With Shutout Victory-August 27, 1987

Pitcher Bob Baxter leads Norwood's Post 70 with a dominant 9-0 shutout over Concord in the opening round of the New England American Legion tournament in Manchester, N.H.

August 27, 1987August 26, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Bob Baxter Dominates New England American Legion Baseball Tournament-August 27, 1987

Harvard's All-Ivy League pitcher Bob Baxter led Norwood to success at the 1987 New England American Legion Baseball Tournament with a dominant pitching performance against Concord.

August 14, 1987August 22, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, Coaches, This Day In Norwood History

Legion Baseball Built on Wall-August 14, 1987

Entering the Massachusetts state semifinals against Natick, Norwood American Legion baseball is guided by legendary 24-year head coach Pete Wall.

August 27, 1986August 26, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History

Obituary: Charles C. Saraca, Former Official Led Anti-Smoking Campaign-August 27, 1986

Former Norwood school committee member Charles C. Saraca, known for his pioneering anti-smoking stance and dedication to youth sports, passes away at 68.

August 16, 1986August 22, 2026 georgenhs Airport, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Airport Raises Tie-Down Fees for Private Plane Owners Starting in October-August 16, 1986

Citing prime location demand, Norwood Airport commission chairman Edwin Page announced fee increases for premium aircraft tie-down spaces beginning in October.

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