Norwood's Post 70 drops a 3-1 game to Cranston, R.I., after a stellar pitching performance by Kyle Fiore, leaving Norwood needing four straight wins to reach the World Series.
Pop Warner Football Season Canceled Due to Low Enrollment-August 28, 1985
Citing low registration, parental safety concerns, and the rise of soccer, Norwood's Pop Warner football league cancels its season for the first time in 25 years.
The Story of Norwood’s Eiffel Tower-August 28, 1985
Russ Webber tells the story of the 12-foot, wrought-iron, built-to-scale model of the Eiffel Tower in his Nahatan street yard.
Goodyear Tire Center Demolished for Bank of New England-August 28, 1984
Demolition begins on the former Goodyear Tire Center on Nahatan Street to make way for a new Bank of New England-Hancock regional office and branch building.
Selectmen Order Removal of Underground Gas Tanks at Fire-Damaged Station-August 28, 1984
Norwood selectmen order the property owner to remove underground fuel tanks from the fire-destroyed South Norwood Exxon station on Washington Street.
Norwood Priest Returns from India with Wrenching Accounts of Poverty-August 28, 1982
Rev. William J. Scanlan of St. Timothy's Parish shares sobering accounts of extreme poverty and ministry following a trip to Mother Teresa's mission in India.
Second Recall Petition Filed Against Four Norwood School Committee Members-August 28, 1978
A second wave of recall petitions targets four Norwood school committee members over budget cuts, following an initial recall vote scheduled for September 5.
Survey Shows Voters Engaged Ahead of School Committee Recall Election-August 28, 1978
A random resident survey shows Norwood voters are closely following the September 5 school committee recall election, though most remain undecided on candidates and budget cuts.
Rain-Delayed July 4th Parade Set-August 28, 1978
Norwood's rain-delayed July Fourth parade marches down Washington Street with 22 bands, floats, and honorary grand marshalls following a successful community fundraising effort.
Norwood Faces Fiscal Crunch Under Chapter 766 Special Education Mandates-August 28, 1975
School officials report that Norwood's special education program faces a funding shortfall under state Chapter 766 mandates, prompting legal review and contract awards.