NORWOOD - The racks in Kline’s basement children’s clothing section were bare. Beneath the knotty pine wall panels in the men’s department, bargain hunters strolled along the thin carpets and … Continue reading End of the Line For Kline’s Department Store-November 14, 1994
Telephone Con Artist Expands Scam Targeting Senior Citizens-July 17, 1992
The scam, which involves aggressive demands for money and specific family details, has been reported across multiple Massachusetts communities.
HubExpress Suspends Norwood-to-Logan Helicopter Shuttle-August 7, 1990
Citing low local ridership, equipment shortages, and parking constraints at Norwood Airport, HubExpress Airlines suspended its popular Norwood-to-Logan helicopter shuttle service.
Joe Montesano and Scott Ivens Lift Norwood American Legion in State Tournament Opener-July 31, 1990
Norwood American Legion defeated Lowell 3-2 in a dramatic opening game of their state tournament series at Balch School Field, thanks to stellar pitching by sophomore Joe Montesano and a walk-off hit by pinch-hitter Scott Ivens.
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.
Norwood Mother Strikes Jackpot at Tuition Time-July 29, 1986
Jean M. Taylor of 11 Monroe St. in Norwood won a $682,219 share of the $4.77 million Massachusetts Megabucks jackpot after purchasing a ticket at Pam's Market.
Norwood Caps Dream Season, Captures First State American Legion Title Since 1942-August 15, 1985
Behind a stellar pitching performance from Bob Baxter and a clutch two-run triple by Ned Brigham, Norwood edged Grafton Hill 3-2 to win the state title.
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.
Norwood Officials Weigh Proposed 150-Unit Low-Income Apartment Complex-August 7, 1978
Facing a resubmitted federal funding application and revised plans from developer Franklin Simon for a 150-unit apartment complex on Walpole and Wilson streets, Norwood officials consulted special counsel Charles Donahue about reopening their 1974 housing appeal.
Prison Work Program Explained In Norwood-July 28, 1971
Norwood selectmen reviewed a proposed MCI work-release program aimed at integrating nonviolent offenders into local jobs by October 1, 1971.