A comprehensive daily compilation of historical news from Norwood, Massachusetts on August 3. Featuring stories of town planning, public safety efforts, regional transportation, local achievements, and community concert traditions.
Proposed $3 Million Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1 Clears Zoning Board of Appeals-September 10, 1980
The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approves the proposed $3 million Caldor shopping center on Route 1, subject to strict traffic safety conditions and state DPW review.
Norwood School Administration Relocates to Willett School-July 24, 1980
The Norwood School Administration relocated to the George F. Willett School and enacted strict new graduation credit requirements.
Norwood Police Warn to Avoid Wooded Areas Following Playground Assault-July 24, 1980
Norwood Police Chief James Curran warned parents to keep children out of wooded areas following a sexual assault near the Winslow School Playground.
Prescott School Security Roadway Proposal Sparks Opposition from Residents &PTA-September 14, 1979
Prescott School neighbors and the PTA oppose a security committee proposal to pave a perimeter roadway for police patrols, citing student safety and vandalism concerns.
Norwood Security Committee Proposes Electronic Surveillance to Fight Vandalism-August 17, 1977
The Norwood security committee has proposed installing Sonitrol electronic listening devices at the Willett School and deploying CB radio patrols to curb local school vandalism.
Norwood Zeroes In On School Vandals-August 3, 1977
A newly formed blue‑ribbon security committee convened to confront a surge of costly vandalism at Norwood’s public schools. Members reviewed structural, technological, and community‑based deterrents while assigning formal research duties for a comprehensive townwide response.
Popular Patrolman Uno Carlson Bids Farewell After 35 Years-September 1, 1976
After 35 years of dedicated service to the Norwood Police Department—including 20 years patrolling the downtown business district on foot—64-year-old Patrolman Uno Carlson is officially hanging up his badge. To … Continue reading Popular Patrolman Uno Carlson Bids Farewell After 35 Years-September 1, 1976
Selectmen Dismiss Meter Tampering Charges Against Norwood Taxi, Inc.-August 30, 1975
At a hearing yesterday, the Board of Selectmen officially dismissed meter tampering charges brought earlier in the week against Norwood Taxi, Inc. by Town Sealer of Weights and Measures Frederick … Continue reading Selectmen Dismiss Meter Tampering Charges Against Norwood Taxi, Inc.-August 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