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.
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 Vote to Ban “Brown-Bagging” of Alcohol in All Local Restaurants-October 16, 1986
Patrons accustomed to bringing their own wine or beer to local dining establishments will soon have to change their habits. The Board of Selectmen voted last night to institute a … Continue reading Selectmen Vote to Ban “Brown-Bagging” of Alcohol in All Local Restaurants-October 16, 1986
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.