The Norwood Board of Health voted to withhold local restaurant inspection reports from public records requests, sparking local debate over transparency.
Shouting and Threats Erupt at Norwood Board of Health Meeting-July 12, 1977
People entering the Norwood Department of Health building for services. On July 12, 1977, a Norwood Board of Health meeting descended into disorder, characterized by shouting, name-calling, and threats of … Continue reading Shouting and Threats Erupt at Norwood Board of Health Meeting-July 12, 1977
23 Positive TB Tests at High School-June 26, 1974
A massive public health sweep down at the high school tags twenty-three cases for clinical follow-up after an initial custodian exposure scare.
Norwood Fire Destroys Auto Parts Building, Former Village Hall-April 15, 1964
NORWOOD — A general alarm fire destroyed an auto parts building and an adjoining vacant structure at Nahatan st. and Broadway, just off the business district, at 10:30 Tuesday night. … Continue reading Norwood Fire Destroys Auto Parts Building, Former Village Hall-April 15, 1964
15 Candidates To Face League Of Women Voters-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS—The Norwood League of Women Voten held a board meeting at the home of Mrs. George B. Johnson, 77 Deerfield road, and made fine plans for Candidates' … Continue reading 15 Candidates To Face League Of Women Voters-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
X-Rays For Industrial Workers Start Monday-September 14, 1955
X-Rays For Industrial Workers Start Monday-This Day In Norwood History-September 14, 1955
New Owners May Develop Westover As Separate Entity-This Day in Norwood History-June 22, 1954
June 22, 1954-New Owners May Develop Westover As Separate Entity
Screaming Fire Whistle Rouses Norwoodites to Demand Quiet-April 15, 1950
For decades, Norwood residents had lived peacefully under the reassuring call of the town’s old steam fire whistle, powered by Winslow Brothers & Smith Company. Its familiar tone signaled emergencies … Continue reading Screaming Fire Whistle Rouses Norwoodites to Demand Quiet-April 15, 1950
Swimming Banned At Willett Pond-This Day in Norwood History-June 30, 1946
This Day in Norwood History-June 30, 1946-Swimming Banned At Willett Pond
State Health Dept. To Check Hawes Pool Prior To Opening-This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1945
This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1945-State Health Dept. To Check Hawes Pool Prior To Opening