The demolition of the rear side of Norwood Hospital's Lorusso building continued today. https://youtu.be/9W3XICeTJj4 Norwood Hospital Demolition Do you have photos or videos of the demolition work at Norwood Hospital … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Demolition-July 8, 2022
Wall Sets His Sights on Majors-July 8, 1988
Discover the 1988 progress of Norwood’s own Mike Wall as he climbs the ranks of professional baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates, overcoming a broken foot to pursue his big-league dream.
Norwood Still Tops with 13th Straight Win-July 8, 1987
Discover the highlights of the July 1987 Legion baseball clash, featuring a decisive fifth-inning rally and home runs by Jim Delbou and Ted Decareau that powered Norwood to their 13th straight win.
Mother Wants Overnight Truck Parking Ban-July 8, 1981
Discover the 1981 effort to regulate commercial vehicle parking in Norwood, including the concerns of residents like Kathleen W. Mallet and the logistical challenges faced by local contractors.
Norwood Students’ Art Chosen for Boston 350 Time Capsule-July 8, 1980
Discover the story of the six Norwood students whose creative efforts were selected by WNAC-TV and the Massachusetts Art Education Association for the historic Boston 350 birthday celebration.
Guild School Picked for Civic Center-July 8, 1980
Discover the 1980 decision that transformed the Aaron Guild School into a multi-purpose recreation hub, replacing the former Civic Center sold to Norwood Hospital.
Norwood Votes $180,000 Civic Center Move-July 8, 1980
Aaron Guild School, 1975 (Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) The Norwood Town Meeting voted 84-48 last night to appropriate $180,000 to move the Norwood Civic Center to the site … Continue reading Norwood Votes $180,000 Civic Center Move-July 8, 1980
School Board Recall Urged-July 8, 1978
Discover the 1978 budget battle in Norwood, where deep cuts to the school district’s $11.3 million budget led to a controversial recall effort and a lawsuit involving the Massachusetts Teachers Association.
Medical Building Still Empty-July 8, 1977
Discover the story behind 480 Washington Street, once the town's premier medical hub in 1959, and the 1977 efforts to reconcile its high market price with local demand for office space.
St. Timothy’s Church Moves to Curb Property Trespassing-July 8, 1976
Discover how the Norwood parish addressed a recurring nuisance on their Willett Pond property in 1976, balancing the need for community security with a desire to keep the shoreline accessible.