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Tag: Department of Public Health

August 13, 1983August 12, 2026 georgenhs Public Health, This Day In Norwood History

DPH Reports Normal PCB Blood Test Results for 90 Norwood Residents-August 12, 1983

State health officials announced that blood tests for 90 Norwood residents living near a Route 1 toxic site showed normal PCB levels well within safe ranges.

August 1, 1983July 30, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Residents Request Neighborhood Cancer Studies Following PCB Discovery-August 1, 1983

Following the discovery of PCB-contaminated soil off Dean Street, Norwood residents petitioned local and state health officials to investigate neighborhood cancer rates.

June 24, 1983July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Workers Begin PCB Cleanup At Contaminated Norwood Field-June 24, 1983

As Senator Edward M. Kennedy and CDC Director William H. Foege slate a joint emergency inspection, local authorities organize free public blood testing at Town Hall.

July 29, 1971July 29, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood School Committee Discusses Satellite School Ovens and Bird and Son Air Pollution Compliance-July 29, 1971

The Patriot Ledger reported on Norwood School Committee discussions regarding $10,000 in satellite school oven upgrades to improve the federal Type A lunch program.

Attorney arguing in Massachusetts courtroom with judge and jury
June 25, 1971July 19, 2026 georgenhs Legal Disputes, Norwood Arena, Public Safety, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Master Allows Testimony In Norwood Arena Hearing-June 25, 1971

Abutters from Norton Drive and Deerfield Road testify that Saturday night stock car racing volumes make normal domestic conversation impossible.

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