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August 21, 1975August 19, 2026 georgenhs Bars & Restaurants, This Day In Norwood History

Fate of South Norwood’s Dealers’ Cafe Rests on Upcoming Hearing-August 21, 1975

With the Dealers' Cafe closed since winter, the state ABCC will review its license status while Norwood Selectman William F. Butters pushes to transfer the permit to Route 1.

August 20, 1975August 22, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Entrepreneurs Launch Innovative Video Home Inventory Service to Ease Insurance Claims-August 20, 1975

Utilizing cutting-edge audio-video technology, Norwood's Michael Cardaci Jr. and Christopher McKinnon founded Panvidicon Video Assurance Co. to catalog home possessions for insurance claims.

August 16, 1975August 15, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Vandalism and Thefts Plague Route 1 Auto Dealers Amid Rising Security and Insurance Concerns-August 16, 1975

Facing persistent vandalism and vehicle thefts along Route 1, Norwood auto dealers grapple with stretched police resources, security hurdles, and soaring insurance costs.

August 10, 1974August 8, 2026 georgenhs Business, Local Business History, This Day In Norwood History

Factory Mutual Research Corp. Pioneers Advanced Scientific Fire Research and Prevention from Norwood Headquarters-August 10, 1974

Factory Mutual Research Corp. on Route 1 in Norwood leads the nation in scientific fire research, investigating combustion toxics, high-rise safety, and home sprinkler systems for federal agencies.

August 8, 1973August 6, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Appeals Board Grants Special Permit for 18-Hole Golf Course Off Route 1-August 8, 1973

The Norwood Board of Appeals approved a special permit for developer Frank R. Simoni to construct a 97-acre, 18-hole golf course off Route 1 near Access Road and the Norwood Airport.

August 8, 1973August 6, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Selectmen Mandate Uniform Meter Rates for Local Taxi Companies-August 8, 1973

Ending a two-month debate, Norwood selectmen voted to establish uniform meter rates for Bob's Taxi Co. and Norwood Taxi Co., setting fares at 60 cents for the first sixth-mile and 10 cents thereafter.

August 8, 1967August 6, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Polaroid Corporation Conducts Site Studies on 220-Acre Forbes Estate in Norwood and Westwood-August 8, 1967

Partnering with landscape architects Sasaki, Dawson and Demay, the Polaroid Corp. is actively surveying its 220-acre Forbes Estate in Norwood and Westwood to draft revised facility and manufacturing plans.

August 26, 1965August 25, 2026 georgenhs Business, This Day In Norwood History

Polaroid Plans Multi-Million Dollar Film Processing Complex on Forbes Estate-August 26, 1965

Polaroid Corporation announced plans for a $9 million film processing complex on the Forbes Estate, contingent on a Norwood town meeting zoning change.

August 4, 1955August 4, 2026 georgenhs Local Business History

Norwood’s Thriving Business Scene-August 4, 1955

A look back at Norwood in 1955 reveals a thriving local economy filled with bustling auto dealerships like Boch Nash, popular eateries like Green Jade, and trusted neighborhood hardware stores and beauty salons.

July 28, 1955July 27, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History

Jack P. Welch, Local Newsman, Dies Suddenly-July 28, 1955

John P. (Jack) Welch, owner of Welch's Newsstand in Norwood for over 40 years, passed away at Barnstable Hospital at age 80.

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