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July 17, 1979July 19, 2026 georgenhs Business, This Day In Norwood History

New Reliance Electric Service Center-July 17, 1979

Reliance Electric, which services and repairs industrial electric motors, will move its regional service center here from South Boston on Sept. 1. The new facility in a 19,000-square-foot location in … Continue reading New Reliance Electric Service Center-July 17, 1979

July 17, 1978July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

New Pastor Brings Fundamental Baptist Mission to Chapel Street-July 17, 1978

On July 17, 1978, the small, historic church building on Chapel Street in Norwood began a new chapter under the dedicated leadership of the Rev. T. A. Pearson. A native … Continue reading New Pastor Brings Fundamental Baptist Mission to Chapel Street-July 17, 1978

July 17, 1978July 19, 2026 georgenhs Music, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Hosts 21st Annual Mayflower Music Festival-July 17, 1978

YOUNG MARCHERS — The Junior Imperials, a drum and bugle corps from Pembroke, competed yesterday in the 21st annual Mayflower Circuit Music Festival. The group placed second overall in the … Continue reading Norwood Hosts 21st Annual Mayflower Music Festival-July 17, 1978

July 17, 1975July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Welfare Employees Protest Sweltering Office Conditions-July 17, 1975

On July 17, 1975, staff members of the Department of Public Welfare office located at 480 Washington St. in Norwood planned a one-hour demonstration to protest the lack of proper … Continue reading Norwood Welfare Employees Protest Sweltering Office Conditions-July 17, 1975

July 17, 1974July 26, 2026 georgenhs Animal Control, This Day In Norwood History

Dispute Over Norwood Dog Officer Position Remains Unresolved-July 17, 1974

The professional status of Norwood dog officer Angelo Iodice remains in a state of suspended animation, as the dispute over his employment position continues into its second month. Angelo Iodice, … Continue reading Dispute Over Norwood Dog Officer Position Remains Unresolved-July 17, 1974

July 17, 1973July 19, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Arena, This Day In Norwood History, Zoning

Norwood Planning Board Favors Rezoning of Norwood Arena Site-July 17, 1973

Officials deferred a decision on the remaining 40 acres, which were proposed for a 600-unit apartment complex, pending further information.

July 17, 1973July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Girl Scouts Tour Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace-July 17, 1973

The scouts received special Daisy Pins and visited landmark locations including Walt Disney World and the Kennedy Space Center.

Zoning map for City of Metropolis 2023 with a judge's gavel on top
July 17, 1973July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Zoning

Norwood Planning Board Debates Controversial Condominium Rezoning-July 17, 1973

Residents and local officials clashed over the Valleyview Park project, citing concerns over traffic, infrastructure, and the need for high-density housing.

Worn baseball glove with scuffed baseball inside on wooden bench in dugout
July 17, 1970July 19, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood and Needham Secure Victories in American Legion Baseball-July 17, 1970

Norwood has now won three straight games as they aim to challenge Walpole for the Zone 6B lead, while Needham improved their record to 7-1.

July 17, 1964July 19, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Hospital, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Hospital Closed Circuit TV Amuses Patients-July 17, 1964

TELECASTER AT WORK - Mrs. Helen Cohen presents daily local news for Norwood hospital patients over closed circuit TV. Norwood Hospital features closed-circuit television to keep its patients in touch … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Closed Circuit TV Amuses Patients-July 17, 1964

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