Tracing its roots back to 1900 on the cobblestones of Haymarket Square, the Ruma family of Norwood built a century-old produce and gift basket enterprise that earned Businesswoman of the Year honors in 2010.
Parade Committee Targets Self-Support-July 10, 1992
Even as the echoes of the Fourth of July parade faded, the organizing committee in Norwood wasted no time in looking toward the future. On July 10, 1992, ⠀ it … Continue reading Parade Committee Targets Self-Support-July 10, 1992
Frank Rodak Manages Norwood’s Summer Animal Control Rush-July 10, 1981
On July 10, 1981, Norwood’s first full-time animal control officer, Frank Rodak, reported that the summer season significantly increased the demands of his position. ⠀ Rodak, a former house painter … Continue reading Frank Rodak Manages Norwood’s Summer Animal Control Rush-July 10, 1981
Security Grant For Elderly Housing Complex-July 10, 1979
On July 10, 1979, state Rep. Gregory Sullivan announced that an $85,000 grant had been secured to improve living conditions at an elderly housing complex located on Adams, Nahatan, and … Continue reading Security Grant For Elderly Housing Complex-July 10, 1979
Time Capsule Information Sought-July 10, 1979
Norwood Historical Commission Time Capsule Search On July 10, 1979, the Norwood Historical Commission announced a town-wide search to locate and catalog "time capsules" and other sealed repositories of historical … Continue reading Time Capsule Information Sought-July 10, 1979
Norwood High School Accessibility Concerns-July 10, 1978
On July 10, 1978, parents of handicapped students in Norwood voiced serious concerns regarding the lack of physical accessibility at the local high school. Mrs. Charlotte Haskell, president of the … Continue reading Norwood High School Accessibility Concerns-July 10, 1978
New Hospital Center Handles July 4th Rush-July 10, 1975
Norwood Hospital Ambulatory Care Center Performance On July 10, 1975, Norwood Hospital reported a successful test of its new ambulatory care center during the heavy patient traffic of the Fourth … Continue reading New Hospital Center Handles July 4th Rush-July 10, 1975
CYO Group Plans Beach Outing-July 10, 1975
On July 10, 1975, notice was officially distributed regarding the seasonal social calendar for the youth of St. Catherine of Siena Parish. ⠀ The parish’s Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) finalized … Continue reading CYO Group Plans Beach Outing-July 10, 1975
Waiver For Warehouse Firewall Sought-July 10, 1975
The Norwood Building Code Board of Appeal issued a decisive ruling on the evening of July 10, 1975, unanimously rejecting a formal request by George Whitten to waive a mandatory … Continue reading Waiver For Warehouse Firewall Sought-July 10, 1975
Youth Commission Seeks Meeting To Discuss Disputed Appointment-July 10, 1975
The Norwood Youth Commission convened on Tuesday to address a growing procedural controversy surrounding the filling of a vacancy on their board. The commission ultimately determined that the most prudent … Continue reading Youth Commission Seeks Meeting To Discuss Disputed Appointment-July 10, 1975