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September 22, 1994September 17, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Police Department, This Day In Norwood History

Second-Generation Officer Paul Bishop Praises Norwood’s Community Services and Quality of Life-September 22, 1994

Second-generation police officer Paul Bishop and local families highlight Norwood's excellent municipal services, schools, and community pride.

August 7, 1989August 5, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Recreation, Recreation, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Lions Club Playground Fund Nears $20,000 Goal Following $5,000 Bank of Boston Donation-August 7, 1989

Boosted by a $5,000 donation from the Bank of Boston, the Norwood Lions Club's fundraising campaign for a new Bond Street toddler playground reached within $55 of its $20,000 goal.

October 15, 1982October 14, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Zoning

New England Home for Little Wanderers Fights to Keep Norwood Foster Program for Teenage Girls-October 15, 1982

Facing a cease and desist order from the building inspector, the New England Home for Little Wanderers appeals to keep its teenage foster home on Walpole Street.

July 29, 1982July 29, 2026 georgenhs Norwood School Committee, School Committee, This Day In Norwood History

SNCARC Wins School Committee Support to Operate at Former Willett School Building-July 29, 1982

The Norwood School Committee supported SNCARC's plan to lease space at the former Willett School building on Westover Parkway for a 12-town habilitation center.

October 3, 1980September 25, 2026 georgenhs Seniors, This Day In Norwood History

Project Hire Proposes Sheltered Piecework Program to Ease Financial Crunch for Norwood Seniors-October 3, 1980

Project Hire proposes a new piecework employment program to help Norwood senior citizens earn supplemental income while working at their own pace.

August 18, 1977August 16, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Zoning

South Norwood Residents Oppose Pulse Hotline at 1285 Washington St.-August 18, 1977

Pulse Inc. faced resistance from about 20 South Norwood residents over a proposal to move its crisis hotline to 1285 Washington St., prompting attorney George M. Ruboy to draft a zoning amendment.

August 6, 1976August 22, 2026 georgenhs Seniors, This Day In Norwood History

Volunteer Margaret Kennedy Brings Joy to Homebound Residents Through Meals on Wheels-August 6, 1976

At 75 years old, Norwood Meals on Wheels volunteer Margaret Kennedy dedicates her retirement to helping homebound seniors, veterans, and local community organizations.

August 4, 1976August 4, 2026 georgenhs Seniors, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood “Meals on Wheels” Program Seeks Volunteers Amid Summer Shortage-August 4, 1976

Facing a summer volunteer shortage, Norwood's Meals on Wheels program coordinated by Janet Ruboy issued a call for drivers and packers to support local residents.

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