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Norwood Hospital Released Man Later Accused of Murder-July 3, 1992

In the wake of a tragic incident that shook the community, Norwood Hospital officials addressed public concerns regarding the discharge of Steven Stivaletta, a patient who was later accused of … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Released Man Later Accused of Murder-July 3, 1992

Ashtray filled with cigarette butts labeled 'No Smoking' with people drinking and smoking in background
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Norwood High School Implements Total Smoking Ban-July 3, 1985

In July 1985, the Norwood School Committee unanimously approved a total smoking ban at Norwood High School to begin in September, prioritizing the health of its students.

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Airport Manager Urges Community Cooperation on Low-Flying Aircraft-July 3, 1981

As the summer of 1981 reached its peak, Norwood Airport Manager John Dalton issued an urgent appeal to residents living in the vicinity of the municipal airport, requesting their active … Continue reading Airport Manager Urges Community Cooperation on Low-Flying Aircraft-July 3, 1981

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Shattuck School Housing Project Nears Bidding Stage-July 3, 1978

In July 1978, the Norwood Housing Authority announced that the long-planned conversion of the historic Shattuck School into elderly housing was finally heading to bid.

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Norwood’s Bill Travers Finds Success with Milwaukee Brewers-July 3, 1975

Norwood native Bill Travers has quickly become a standout starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, boasting an impressive 4-0 record early in the 1975 season.

Worn baseball striking ground with colorful explosion lines
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Norwood Legion Team Masters the Suicide Squeeze-July 3, 1974

The Norwood American Legion baseball team showcased a high-stakes brand of baseball on the evening of July 2, 1974, demonstrating a masterclass in the "suicide squeeze" play to secure an … Continue reading Norwood Legion Team Masters the Suicide Squeeze-July 3, 1974

Silhouettes of students running through shattered walls with arrows labeled growth, population, overcrowding, and expansion in a school-themed comic style
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School Board Rejects ‘Floating Principal’ Proposal-July 03, 1974

The Norwood School Committee held a contentious session on the evening of July 2, 1974, where, following two weeks of deliberation and a lengthy 90-minute executive session, the board voted … Continue reading School Board Rejects ‘Floating Principal’ Proposal-July 03, 1974

Yellow school bus at Oakwood Elementary School entrance with students walking
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Bells Are Ringin’-July 3, 1970

The Norwood School Committee overhauled its student transportation system and faced an $8,000 wave of structural school vandalism in July 1970