Norwood selectmen vowed to meet with Masoneilan International officials to prevent the potential closure of Massachusetts plants in Norwood, Canton, and Avon, which employ 750 workers.
Young Norwood Mechanic Builds Custom MG-Jeep Hybrid-October 18, 1982
The Birth of a Bright Yellow Hybrid-October 18, 1982 Motorists traveling around Norwood have likely caught sight of an unusual, eye-catching vehicle cruising local streets. From a distance, the bright … Continue reading Young Norwood Mechanic Builds Custom MG-Jeep Hybrid-October 18, 1982
Star Market Withdraws Storage Permit Request Following Major Cardboard Warehouse Fire-July 29, 1981
Following a massive fire that took firefighters over 12 hours to extinguish, Star Market withdrew its permit request to store recycled cardboard at University Avenue.
Norwood School Board Rejects All Special Needs Busing Bids-August 21, 1980
With opening day just two weeks away, the Norwood School Committee voted 4-3 to reject all bids received the previous week for special needs student transportation. Acting under emergency procedures, … Continue reading Norwood School Board Rejects All Special Needs Busing Bids-August 21, 1980
Norwood School Committeeman William Pudsey Proposes Ban on Student Parking at Norwood High School-August 1, 1979
School Committeeman William Pudsey proposed eliminating student parking at Norwood High School, citing safety hazards, reckless driving near the school rotary, and severe parking shortages for visitors.
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.
Norwood Gets 3 Patrolmen On Transfers-June 23, 1976
Canton and Medfield officers return to their hometown to fill immediate vacancies on the Norwood police force.
Norwood Shuffled in State Senate Redistricting Proposals to Fix Constitutional Flaw-August 1, 1973
A reporting discovery by The Patriot Ledger revealed a major geographical flaw in a proposed State Senate redistricting map, forcing a last-minute shuffle of Norwood's voting precincts.
Norwood and Needham Secure Victories in American Legion Baseball-July 17, 1970
Norwood has now won three straight games as they aim to challenge Walpole for the Zone 6B lead, while Needham improved their record to 7-1.
Norwood-Canton Make Pitch As NASA Location-August 8, 1963
This Day In Norwood History-August 8, 1963-Norwood-Canton Make Pitch As NASA Location