Bill Greaney Closes Barber Shop in Guild Square After 22 Years-August 13, 1980

Citing rising overhead costs, taxes, rent, and local parking frustrations, 50-year-old barber Bill Greaney has closed his Guild Square shop in the Talbot Block.

Proposed Papa Gino’s to be Dry-August 21, 1979

Facing a neighborhood petition and skeptical selectmen led by Joseph F. Curran and Mary J. Fox, Papa Gino's application for a beer and wine license on Nahatan Street appears unlikely to pass.

Gertrude’s Pastry Shop Owner Bernie Osborne Wins State Award for Maine Maple Pastry and Cherishes Small-Town Family Business-August 19, 1979

Bernie Osborne, owner of Gertrude's Pastry Shop in Norwood Center, won top honors at the Massachusetts Retail Bakers Association contest with his signature Maine Maple pastry judged by Julia Child.

Factory Mutual Breaks Ground on $7 Million Conference and Training Center on Route 1 in Norwood-August 11, 1979

Joined by Governor Edward J. King, Factory Mutual Engineering executives broke ground on a $7 million conference, training center, and five-story private hotel on Route 1.

Analog Devices Plans Major World Headquarters Expansion Into New 33-Acre Norwood Industrial Park-August 23, 1978

Computer equipment giant Analog Devices plans a 50,000-square-foot headquarters facility in a new 33-acre Route 1 industrial park, pending state and local sewer connection approvals.

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.

Norwood Co-Operative Bank Prepares for Striking Move to Modern New Quarters at Central and Park Streets-October 4, 1976

As assets approach $55 million, the Norwood Co-Operative Bank prepares to move into a striking, modern $1 million headquarters at Central and Park Streets featuring an indoor garden.

Conrel Researcher Dr. T. William Brooks Pioneers Pheromone Systems to Combat Pests-August 21, 1976

Working at Conrel on West Border Road in Norwood, research chemist Dr. T. William Brooks is developing innovative synthetic pheromone systems to control agricultural pests without heavy pesticides.

James H. Shane Wins Public Auction Bid to Purchase Historic Norwood Arena Property-August 11, 1976

Following a mortgage default by Norwood Arena, Inc., developer James H. Shane purchased the 72.5-acre Route 1 landmark for $395,751 at a public auction initiated by Baybank Norfolk County Trust Company.

Burger King Proposal Revived for Route 1 Site of Art Johnson’s Food Stand-July 29, 1976

A revived Burger King proposal for the Route 1 and Everett Street site of Art Johnson's food stand faced review by the Norwood planning board.