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Tag: David C. Ahearn

September 8, 1971September 7, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Selectmen Deny Permit for Central Street Youth Club Over Police Chief Objections-September 8, 1971

The Board of Selectmen unanimously denies a permit for a proposed Central Street youth club following a negative report and delinquency concerns raised by Police Chief James M. Murphy.

October 4, 1968September 27, 2026 georgenhs Politics, This Day In Norwood History

140 Citizens Attend League of Women Voters Candidates Night at Norwood Junior High School-October 4, 1968

Approximately 140 citizens attend a League of Women Voters candidates night at Norwood Junior High School to hear state and county hopefuls debate welfare, veterans' preferences, and government size.

MBTA train numbered 1010 at Back Bay station platform at 7:14 PM inbound to Boston
June 26, 1968July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Transportation

Norwood Commuting Hearing Requested-June 26, 1968

Planners present data showing a two-dollar weekly savings per rider, while state lawmakers scramble to pass emergency MBTA subsidy extensions.

June 14, 1967July 19, 2026 georgenhs Business, This Day In Norwood History

Star Market Breaks Ground For Norwood Distribution Center-June 14, 1967

A grocery powerhouse selects a prime 55-acre parcel near Route 1 and the railroad, launching a massive development project that required 50 town meetings to approve.

Sign reading 'Norwood Registry of Motor Vehicles Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5' with a dramatic sky background
July 8, 1966July 19, 2026 georgenhs Automile, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Bill Would Create Registry Office In Norwood-July 8, 1966

Discover the 1966 legislative campaign to establish a Registry of Motor Vehicles office in Norwood, aiming to serve over 165,000 area residents.

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