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June 25, 2005July 19, 2026 georgenhs Arts & Culture, Arts and Culture, Community Events, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood’s 3 Concert Series Please All-June 25, 2005

The lineup spans large-ensemble Sunday shows, Wednesday night Summerfest events, and historic 53-bell carillon performances from the Memorial Tower.

October 2, 1993September 23, 2026 georgenhs Arts and Culture, Public Event, This Day In Norwood History

Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand Dedication Ceremony-October 2, 1993

Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand Dedication Ceremony-This Day In Norwood History-October 2, 1993

August 12, 1993August 12, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Utilities

Average Water and Sewer Bill in Norwood to Increase by Three Dollars Monthly-August 12, 1993

Norwood water and sewer bills will rise 8.8 percent, adding $3 monthly to average bills due to Boston Harbor cleanup costs and lower consumption.

July 24, 1986July 23, 2026 georgenhs Arts & Culture, Arts and Culture, Music, This Day In Norwood History

Carillon Concert Series in Norwood-July 24, 1986

A massive, nine-ton transportable carillon featuring 52 bronze bells arrived in Norwood Center for a special Friday night concert.

October 24, 1985October 22, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Buildings

Architect Selected to Design Town Hall Elevator for Handicapped Accessibility-October 24, 1985

To comply with federal handicapped-accessibility mandates by October 1986, architect Robert Bastille will draft plans for a $225,000 elevator at Norwood Town Hall.

July 24, 1980July 23, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Town Officials Challenge 1980 Federal Census Count, Claiming Thousands of Residents Omitted-July 24, 1980

Norwood town officials formally challenged the 1980 federal census results, arguing that thousands of residents were missed due to administrative errors and oversight.

July 24, 1980July 24, 2026 georgenhs History of Norwood Schools, Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood School Administration Relocates to Willett School-July 24, 1980

The Norwood School Administration relocated to the George F. Willett School and enacted strict new graduation credit requirements.

September 6, 1979September 4, 2026 georgenhs Municipal Finance, This Day In Norwood History

Grant Use Proposals Heard-September 6, 1979

Norwood residents and housing officials propose using federal block grant funds to reroof the Hill Street elderly housing project and overhaul Jefferson Drive kitchens.

September 5, 1979September 4, 2026 georgenhs Housing, This Day In Norwood History

Selectmen Sign MCAD Equal Opportunity Agreements-September 5, 1979

With the reluctant assent of the local housing authority, selectmen voted last night to sign two equal opportunity agreements mandated by the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), thereby preserving the … Continue reading Selectmen Sign MCAD Equal Opportunity Agreements-September 5, 1979

August 16, 1979August 15, 2026 georgenhs Civil Rights & Activism, This Day In Norwood History

Town Officials Anticipate Signing MCAD Affirmative Action Agreement-August 16, 1979

Following closed-door negotiations with the MCAD, Norwood selectmen and housing officials plan to sign an affirmative action agreement on September 4 to protect federal funding and ensure fair housing.

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