Norwood School Committee member Joseph Pentowski is continuing his fight to ban smoking during board meetings, citing health and student example concerns.
Norwood Implements Mandatory Water Conservation Amid Severe Drought and Infrastructure Pressures-July 23, 1980
Town Manager John J. Carroll has been granted emergency authority to impose a water ban as a dry summer strains Norwood's water infrastructure.
State Letter Ires Airport Board-This Day In Norwood History-July 23, 1978
The Patriot Ledger's July 23, 1978 edition brought to light a contentious issue in Norwood, Massachusetts, as the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission (MAC) sent a letter to the airport commission, pressing … Continue reading State Letter Ires Airport Board-This Day In Norwood History-July 23, 1978
Joe Johnson at Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-July 22, 1978
The year was 1978, and a sense of excitement filled the air in Norwood as Joe Johnson returned to his alma mater, Norwood High School, to take on the role … Continue reading Joe Johnson at Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-July 22, 1978
Goldie The Macaw Returns To Norwood Aquarium-July 22, 1978
On July 22, 1978, John D’Alessandro celebrated the return of his prized parrot Goldie to Norwood Aquarium.
Norwood Teachers Association & Taxpayers File Lawsuit Over School Budget Cuts-July 22, 1978
Back in July 1978, community tensions over municipal spending reached a boiling point when the Norwood Teachers Association and 36 local taxpayers filed a lawsuit in Norfolk Superior Court to overturn a $618,795 cut to the school budget.
Hazardous Shooting Incident On Route 1-July 22, 1978
On July 22, 1978, Stephen Pacheco was sought after a van was struck by gunfire near the Norwood-Canton exit.
Norwood Housing Authority Ponders Response To State Restitution Demand-July 26, 1977
Norwood Housing Authority officials weigh state demands for $18,000 in restitution following a critical audit report detailing questionable expenses.
Norwood Plane Limits Debated-July 22, 1976
The debate over plane limits at Norwood Airport was a contentious issue that garnered significant attention in the summer of 1976. On this day, July 22nd, the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission … Continue reading Norwood Plane Limits Debated-July 22, 1976
Norwood School Clerk Wins National Redbook Beauty Ideas Contest-This Day In Norwood History-July 23, 1975
Gwynne Jamieson, serving as secretary to the Norwood School Committee and school clerk, achieved national recognition by winning Redbook magazine's competitive "Great Beauty Ideas" contest. Outshining roughly 30,000 entries submitted … Continue reading Norwood School Clerk Wins National Redbook Beauty Ideas Contest-This Day In Norwood History-July 23, 1975