Roll of Honor

OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor

Video Store Accused of Obscenity-June 15, 1991

A retail standoff over adult films brings First Amendment debates and divided reactions from local selectmen directly into Dedham District Court.

Selectmen Grant Carla’s Restaurant 10-Year Lease on Former Town Fire Station-September 7, 1989

Overriding explicit objections from Town Counsel Justin Barton, the Board of Selectmen voted last night to award Carla's Restaurant a fresh 10-year lease for its home inside the former municipal … Continue reading Selectmen Grant Carla’s Restaurant 10-Year Lease on Former Town Fire Station-September 7, 1989

Selectmen Deadlock on License for Proposed Taco Bell-August 9, 1989

Norwood selectmen deadlocked 2-2 on a food license for a proposed $1 million Taco Bell showcase at Route 1 and Dean Street, pitting Chairman John Kinnaly against William Butters and Gary Lee.

Tarot cards The Fool, The High Priestess, and Death laid out on a wooden surface with a hand holding the Death card

Fortuneteller Miller Plans Lawsuit Against Norwood Following License Denial-July 13, 1989

Selectman Gary Lee led the opposition, citing concerns about the occult, while Miller argued the denial violated her civil rights.

Selectmen Deny Apollo Restaurant Liquor License on Split Vote-September 4, 1986

The owners of the Apollo Restaurant suffered a setback when their bid for a liquor license—intended for a planned function hall in the former Orent Bros. store on Washington Street … Continue reading Selectmen Deny Apollo Restaurant Liquor License on Split Vote-September 4, 1986

Obituary: Charles C. Saraca, Former Official Led Anti-Smoking Campaign-August 27, 1986

Former Norwood school committee member Charles C. Saraca, known for his pioneering anti-smoking stance and dedication to youth sports, passes away at 68.

Selectmen Schedule Special Town Meeting as Municipal Insurance Costs Surge-August 7, 1986

Faced with soaring nationwide insurance rates that pushed municipal premiums up 43 percent to $215,000, Norwood selectmen scheduled a September 22 special town meeting to approve an extra $45,000 in funding.

John Shea Appointed Full-Time Norwood Firefighter-August 24, 1977

After being dismissed from the police force due to an age technicality, John Shea was unanimously appointed as a full-time Norwood firefighter by selectmen.

Lofty Solution Possible For Hospital Expansion-September 5, 1975

Norwood Airport officials reveal that 1973 changes to flight path glide slopes may allow Norwood Hospital to build higher on its current site, challenging relocation theories.