Mitch Pentowski Announces 1992 Republican Bid for Norwood House Seat-September 5, 1991

School Committee member and local insurance broker Joseph "Mitch" Pentowski announced yesterday that he will enter the 1992 Republican primary race for state representative, marking a shift from his lifelong … Continue reading Mitch Pentowski Announces 1992 Republican Bid for Norwood House Seat-September 5, 1991

Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Steven Pierce Outlines Economic Plan to Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce-September 12, 1990

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steven Pierce outlines his small-business platform to the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce at Concannon's Village.

Estimated 70,000 Brave Heat to View Fourth of July Parade-July 5, 1990

A record crowd of 70,000 spectators turns out for Norwood's Fourth of July parade featuring marching bands, political figures, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

MBTA Adding Long-Awaited Wheelchair Accessibility to Norwood Central-August 24, 1989

Following years of advocacy and a dramatic protest by Robert Haskell, the MBTA signed a $1.4 million contract to build a wheelchair ramp and renovate the Norwood Central commuter rail station.

State Approves Traffic Barrier to Block East Cross Street Access from Route 1-August 12, 1988

Following a resident petition led by Joseph Burke and Rep. Gregory Sullivan after a child's injury, the state approved a barrier blocking Route 1 access to East Cross Street.

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Budget to Benefit Norwood-July 9, 1988

Discover the 1988 legislative achievements that brought $400,000 to Norwood, supporting everything from the Grant Gear PCB site blood testing to the Pulse hotline and Summerhill House.

SOfficials Tour Ellis Pond Dam and Meadow Brook Sites-August 22, 1984

State Waterways Director John J. Hannon joined Norwood officials to inspect Ellis Pond Dam and the Meadow Brook watershed, targeting $850,000 in state funds toward critical flood mitigation.

Norwood Fire Chief Seeks Legislation to Create New Call Firefighter Force-July 29, 1981

Fire Chief Thomas J. Barry Jr. asked state Rep. Gregory Sullivan to file legislation establishing a 12-to-15 member call firefighter force in Norwood.

Norwood Registry Office Closure-July 28, 1981

The impending closure of the Norwood Registry of Motor Vehicles sparked swift backlash from local lawmakers, while town boards debated industrial park funding and hotel expansions.

Hand pressing red talk button on vintage Tele-Vox intercom system

Security Grant For Elderly Housing Complex-July 10, 1979

On July 10, 1979, state Rep. Gregory Sullivan announced that an $85,000 grant had been secured to improve living conditions at an elderly housing complex located on Adams, Nahatan, and … Continue reading Security Grant For Elderly Housing Complex-July 10, 1979