Off-duty Norwood Police Officer Greg Shore used his CPR training and a wall-mounted AED to revive a hockey player who suffered a heart attack at a Quincy rink.
Norwood Schools Get Backing for Cable TV-July 24, 1991
The Norwood School Committee unanimously voted to pursue a $530,000 federal Even Start grant utilizing cable television to expand early childhood education for Norwood and Westwood.
Search for Superintendent Stirs Conflict on Committee-July 24, 1991
The Norwood School Committee engaged in a tense debate over expanding the superintendent search committee to include PTA representation and broader community voices.
Racial Incidents Disturb Family in Norwood-July 24, 1989
Norwood police and residents confronted rising racial tensions following a racially motivated assault outside the Broadway McDonald's and a series of violent teenage brawls.
Carillon Concert Series in Norwood-July 24, 1986
A massive, nine-ton transportable carillon featuring 52 bronze bells arrived in Norwood Center for a special Friday night concert.
Richie Hebner Denied Norwood High Hockey Coach Position-July 24, 1986
Former major league baseball star and Norwood hometown hero Richie Hebner was passed over for the Norwood High School hockey coach position. ⠀ The school committee unanimously appointed assistant coach Robert Lovell to lead the program following a recommendation by the selection committee.
Library Smoke Alarms Unsafe; To Be Replaced-July 24, 1986
Norwood's Morrill Memorial Library smoke detectors were found unsafe and non-functional during power outages, prompting an emergency replacement order by Town Manager John Carroll.
New Jet Fuel Tax Proposed for Norwood Airport-July 24, 1985
Norwood selectmen explored implementing a local jet fuel tax to prevent aircraft diversion following Boston's regional financial bailout plan.
Mother of Four Faces Imminent Eviction Amid Severe Local Housing Shortage-July 24, 1980
Norwood mother Janet Duncan and her four young children face imminent eviction and potential shelter at the police station amid a severe lack of rental housing.
Town Officials Challenge 1980 Federal Census Count, Claiming Thousands of Residents Omitted-July 24, 1980
Norwood town officials formally challenged the 1980 federal census results, arguing that thousands of residents were missed due to administrative errors and oversight.