On a sweltering summer day in July 1983, the residents of Willow-Wood Terrace apartments in Norwood, Massachusetts, received devastating news: their beloved Stop & Shop supermarket was closing its doors … Continue reading The Closing of Stop & Shop in Norwood, Massachusetts – July 18, 1983
Norwood Teachers’ Morale Hit Low Point-July 18, 1990
he summer of 1990 was a tumultuous time for the educators of Norwood, Massachusetts. As the new school year approached, the morale among teachers had reached an all-time low. According … Continue reading Norwood Teachers’ Morale Hit Low Point-July 18, 1990
Students to Face Stiffer Standards-July 18, 1990
In 1990 the town of Norwood was on the cusp of a significant change in its educational system. The school administration, led by Superintendent Louis J. Taris, had been studying … Continue reading Students to Face Stiffer Standards-July 18, 1990
Webber, Mogan See No Conflict In Holding Dump Job, Board Post-July 18, 1977
Norwood was abuzz with controversy in the sweltering summer of 1977. At the epicenter of this maelstrom was Kenneth E. Webber, a stalwart employee of the Department of Public Works … Continue reading Webber, Mogan See No Conflict In Holding Dump Job, Board Post-July 18, 1977
Selectmen Reject Recall Petition-July 18, 1974
Against Finance Commissioner George Elias The selectmen in Norwood have rejected a recall petition against first-year Finance Commissioner George Elias. The decision was made at a special meeting on July … Continue reading Selectmen Reject Recall Petition-July 18, 1974
Indian Chief and Son to Visit Morrill Memorial Library-July 18, 1974
The summer months in Norwood , Massachusetts, were always a time for excitement and learning, especially for the children participating in the summer reading program at the Morrill Memorial Library. … Continue reading Indian Chief and Son to Visit Morrill Memorial Library-July 18, 1974
Harry Butters Of Norwood, Was Selectman For 37 Years-July 18, 1969
Harry B. Butters, a stalwart figure in Norfolk County politics for nearly four decades, passed away on July 17, 1969, at the Massachusetts General Hospital due to complications arising from … Continue reading Harry Butters Of Norwood, Was Selectman For 37 Years-July 18, 1969
Norwood Arena Unveils New $200,000 Drag Strip-July 21, 1967
The Norwood Arena officially opened a new $200,000 quarter-mile drag strip, known as the Norwood Drags, featuring competitive racing across four divisions.
Norwood Hospital: Medical Technology School Is Approved-July 18, 1963
The year was 1963, and the town of Norwood was abuzz with excitement as it welcomed a new addition to its esteemed medical community – the Medical Technology School at … Continue reading Norwood Hospital: Medical Technology School Is Approved-July 18, 1963
Area School Boards Will Bow to Bible, Prayer Ban-This Day in Norwood History-July 18, 1963
This Day in Norwood History-July 18, 1963-Area School Boards Will Bow to Bible, Prayer Ban