A chaotic post‑Fourth week in Norwood brings a 19‑7 ball‑field thrashing, runaway horse disasters, and a ban on foot‑powered sidewalk speedsters.
Student Designs Wedding Dress from Styrofoam-July 7, 1986
A fashion design student at the Henry O. Peabody School in Norwood gained recognition in 1986 for her innovative wedding dress made from discarded styrofoam.
Armed Forces Recruitment Methods Evolve-July 6, 1981
Navy and Army recruiters in Norwood outlined the changing landscape of military service in 1981, focusing on vocational training and increased transparency.
Park Place Development Faces Sewer Concerns-July 6, 1978
In July 1978, developer James Shane addressed concerns regarding a state-ordered sewer moratorium that threatened to delay the Park Place industrial project in Norwood.
Taxpayers Sue to Restore School Budget-July 6, 1978
Seeking to prevent a mid-summer school closure, 36 Norwood taxpayers filed a lawsuit in 1978 to restore $600,000 in education funding.
Norwood Town Moderator Seeks Committee Members-July 6, 1978
In July 1978, Norwood Town Moderator William J. Plasko actively sought residents to serve on committees studying school enrollment and municipal ambulance services.
Image Intensifier Installed at Norwood Hospital-July 6, 1964
orwood Hospital administrator Charles A. Richardson announced the successful implementation of a $12,000 Image Intensifier system in 1964 to improve diagnostic capabilities.
Funnel Cloud Sited Over Norwood Area-July 6, 1961
On July 2, 1961, observers from the Blue Hill Observatory reported a funnel cloud over Norwood, accompanied by heavy rain and intense electrical activity.