A bipartisan legislative front forms to secure critical financial relief for regional town treasuries facing immediate cutbacks.
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
Mother of Four Faces Imminent Eviction Amid Severe Local Housing Shortage-July 24, 1980
Norwood mother Janet Duncan and her four young children face imminent eviction and potential shelter at the police station amid a severe lack of rental housing.
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.
The Good Old Days on the Trolley-July 28, 1979
Lifelong Norwood resident and trolley historian Carl L. Smith reflected on the golden age of electric street railways, scenic cross-country routes, and freight delivery.
Norwood School Committee Appoints Dr. Louis J. Taris as New Superintendent of Schools-July 24, 1978
The Norwood School Committee unanimously appointed Dr. Louis J. Taris as superintendent of schools to succeed the retiring Dr. Philip O. Coakley.
Ambrose J. Kelly Threatens Legal Action Over Winter Street Traffic and Abandonment Status-July 28, 1977
Ambrose J. Kelly threatened to contact the district attorney regarding Winter Street unless selectmen closed the road or repealed its town-voted abandonment.
Norwood Police Quell Large House Party Disturbance on Natatan Street-August 20, 1976
A massive house party on Natatan Street drawing 250 youths erupted into a rowdy disturbance, prompting Norwood police officers Thomas Michienzi and Paul Bishop to call for backup.
Norwood Planning Board Discusses Proposed Lot Size Increase, Sumner Street Subdivision, West Border Road Ownership Change-July 30, 1975
â € Planning board member Thomas F. Cavanaugh's proposal to increase the required lot size for all new residential construction met opposition from builders and a fellow board member at a … Continue reading Norwood Planning Board Discusses Proposed Lot Size Increase, Sumner Street Subdivision, West Border Road Ownership Change-July 30, 1975
Hostage Taken in Robbery, Officer Shot, 2 Arrested-This Day in Norwood History- September 7, 1974
This Day in Norwood History- September 7, 1974-Hostage Taken in Robbery, Officer Shot, 2 Arrested