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August 9, 1998August 22, 2026 georgenhs Gone But Not Forgotten, Police, Public Safety, This Day In Norwood History

Flood Revives Push For New Police Station-August 9, 1998

Despite previous failures, new vote likely in Norwood Dean Raymond, identification specialist with the Norwood Police Department, looked over ruins of the stationโ€™s roil call room on June 14. About … Continue reading Flood Revives Push For New Police Station-August 9, 1998

August 9, 1990August 8, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Former Norwood Resident Robert J. Carnes Appointed District Attorney for Berkshire County-August 9, 1990

Former Norwood resident Robert J. Carnes was appointed district attorney for Berkshire County by Governor Michael S. Dukakis, becoming the state's youngest DA.

August 9, 1989August 8, 2026 georgenhs Bars & Restaurants, Proposed, This Day In Norwood History

Selectmen Deadlock on License for Proposed Taco Bell-August 9, 1989

Norwood selectmen deadlocked 2-2 on a food license for a proposed $1 million Taco Bell showcase at Route 1 and Dean Street, pitting Chairman John Kinnaly against William Butters and Gary Lee.

August 9, 1986August 8, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood American Legion Baseball Team Begins State Title Defense Tonight-August 9, 1986

Norwood American Legion Post 70 begins its state title defense against Fall River's Spindle City at Sargent Field in New Bedford following a 24-1 zone season.

August 9, 1985August 8, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Advances to State Final Four-August 9, 1985

Norwood advanced to the state final four with a 5-2 victory over Lawrence at Balch Field, led by Tim Cox's 11-strikeout pitching performance.

August 9, 1979August 8, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood School Committee Criticizes Secondary Education Quality-August 9, 1979

The Norwood School Committee sharply criticized secondary education quality, citing poor final exams, grammatical errors in curriculum guides, and low SAT scores.

August 9, 1978August 8, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Selectmen Support Park Place Industrial Park Owner in Seeking Temporary Portable Toilet Approval-August 9, 1978

Selectmen backed Park Place Industrial Park owner James H. Shane in seeking Board of Health reconsideration for temporary portable toilets amid sewer connection delays.

August 9, 1978August 8, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

John Shalbey Jr. Proposes Office Building Behind Ro-Jo Car Wash-August 9, 1978

Local businessman John Shalbey Jr. faced mixed reactions from David Terrace residents while seeking a zoning variance for an office building behind his Route 1 car wash.

August 9, 1978August 8, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Young Norwood Couple Purchase and Restore Historic “Winslow” Estate-August 9, 1978

Following years of running a local rooming house, 31-year-old telephone installer Robert Pegurri and his wife Barbara purchased and began restoring the historic 21-room French Victorian mansion at 289 Walpole Street.

August 9, 1973August 8, 2026 georgenhs Police, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Woman Files Discrimination Complaint Against State Police-August 9, 1973

Joann Alighieri of Norwood filed a sex discrimination complaint with the MCAD after being rejected from the state police exam due to height and weight requirements.

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