A heavy surge of rain-hatched mosquitoes flooded Norwood, Dedham, and Needham, sparking over 100 complaints per day to the Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project.
School Opening Delayed for High School Students-August 27, 1985
Norwood high school classes are delayed to September 9 as students temporarily relocate to Junior High North during a $5 million renovation project.
Norwood American Legion Baseball Team Takes Control of State Finals- August 13, 1985
Undefeated at 2-0 in the state finals, Norwood defeated Braintree 11-2 behind Tim Cox's complete-game pitching and six combined RBIs from Pete Jr. and Mike Wall.
Transplanted Flagpole Finds New Home at Alfred H. Doherty Playground on Sumner Street-August 13, 1984
Donated by Charles and Mildred O'Malia, a refurbished 20-foot flagpole originally built in New Hampshire now graces the Alfred H. Doherty Playground on Sumner Street.
Library Throws Book at Woman in Norwood-July 27, 1984
Susan Andrews became the first person arrested in Norwood for failing to return overdue books to the Morrill Memorial Library.
Step Back in Time: Be a Day For a Night-August 27, 1982
The Norwood Historical Society is offering a $1 raffle for four people to win an authentic 1890s dining experience at the historic Fred Holland Day House to raise critical preservation funds.
Bloody Shoe Print and Restraining Order Focus Investigation in Norwood Bar Double Murders-August 17, 1982
Investigators cut a bloody shoe print from the floor of Dundulis' Lunch as police question the estranged husband of slain bar owner Maria Gil following a double homicide in South Norwood.
Double Fatal Stabbing Inside Washington Street Tavern-August 16, 1982
Maria A. Gil, Dundulis Lunch owner and former selectman candidate, and Frank Doherty were found stabbed to death inside the Washington Street tavern by morning cleaning staff.
Italian University Students Lucia Rovigo and Marcello Mascellaro Bring Touch of Home to Norwood Host Families-August 10, 1981
Italian university students Lucia Rovigo and Marcello Mascellaro are spending a month in Norwood as guests of local families through the Interstudy program.
Town’s Rubbish Contractor Seeks 16 Percent Contract Increase to Offset Soaring Inflation-August 6, 1980
South Shore Disposal president Joseph Nisby asked Norwood officials for a 16 percent contract increase to offset severe inflationary losses in the town’s waste collection agreement. Selectmen debated legal, financial, and operational implications as fuel costs, dumping fees, and regional restrictions pushed expenses far beyond the original bid.