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October 30, 1975October 29, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Officials Decry Teenage Alcohol Abuse and Back Raising Legal Drinking Age to 21-October 30, 1975

During a League of Women Voters forum, police chief James F. Curran, school principals, and state rep. Gregory W. Sullivan called for returning the legal drinking age to 21 to combat surging teenage alcohol abuse.

October 24, 1973October 22, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Hospital, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Hospital to Combat Suburban Drinking Crisis-October 24, 1973

As Norwood Hospital's new alcoholism coordinator, Joan Gallagher partners with local police and employers to address the hidden crisis of suburban alcoholism across the 11-town region.

October 17, 1973October 15, 2026 georgenhs Infrastrcture, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Board Weighs Alternatives For Two Lyman Place Houses-October 17, 1973

Rewritten Narrative Feature A Town Divided Over Municipal Property The future of two Lyman Place houses—purchased by Town Meeting for $25,000—remains completely unresolved following a tense and ultimately inconclusive joint … Continue reading Norwood Board Weighs Alternatives For Two Lyman Place Houses-October 17, 1973

October 26, 1963October 23, 2026 georgenhs Fire, This Day In Norwood History

Stubborn Fire Heavily Damages Historic Eastman Funeral Home on Mount Vernon Street-October 26, 1963

A smoky afternoon fire heavily damaged the Eastman Funeral Home on Mount Vernon Street, injuring three firefighters and drawing mutual aid support from neighboring towns.

September 10, 1938September 3, 2026 georgenhs Industry, Local Business History, This Day In Norwood History

Old Timers Found Among Norwood Business Men-This Day In Norwood History-September 10, 1938

Old Timers Found Among Norwood Business Men-This Day In Norwood History-September 10, 1938

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