Republican Lee Says He’ll Challenge Romney-This Day In Norwood History-July 9, 2005

Discover the 2005 campaign launch of Norwood’s own Gary M. Lee, who aimed to bring his 17 years of municipal experience to the Massachusetts State House.

State Plans Hearing on Norwood Hospital Sale-This Day In Norwood History-July 9, 1997

In July 1997, Attorney General Scott Harshbarger announced a public hearing to review the proposed $58 million acquisition of Norwood and Southwood Community Hospitals by healthcare giant Columbia/HCA.

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Budget to Benefit Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-July 9, 1988

Discover the 1988 legislative achievements that brought $400,000 to Norwood, supporting everything from the Grant Gear PCB site blood testing to the Pulse hotline and Summerhill House.

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Norwood Committee Faults T Study-This Day In Norwood History-July 9, 1987

Discover the 1987 conflict between the Norwood Parking Committee and the MBTA regarding station parking statistics and the pushback against multi-level parking deck plans at the Norwood Depot.

Paul J. Donovan Cleared of Wrongful Arrest-This Day In Norwood History-July 9, 1981

Discover the story of Paul J. Donovan, a Norwood businessman wrongfully arrested after locating a stolen bicycle for a customer, and his subsequent exoneration in Dedham District Court.

Armory Still Eyed for Municipal Use-This Day In Norwood History-July 9, 1980

Discover the 1980 efforts by town leadership to acquire the Norwood Armory from the state, following legislative changes and the recent Civic Center location shift.

Rescued by Neighbor: Norwood Woman Survives 5-Day Ordeal-This Day In Norwood History-July 9, 1979

Discover the heroic story of Jim Rossetsky, an orderly at Norwood Hospital, who discovered his 65-year-old neighbor injured in her bedroom after she had been trapped for five days.

Legionnaire’s Disease Case Confirmed-This Day In Norwood History-July 9, 1977

Discover how local medical professionals successfully identified and treated a rare case of Legionnaire's Disease in 1977, confirming the effectiveness of erythromycin treatment.

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Norwood Selectmen Break Policy to Address Police Hiring Crisis-This Day In Norwood History-July 9, 1975

Discover the 1975 municipal crisis that led Norwood to reevaluate its restrictive police hiring policies and the ongoing efforts to improve public safety on the "automobile row" of Route 1.

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Youth Job Picture Brightens: Rent-a-Kid Established-This Day In Norwood History-July 9, 1974

Discover how Norwood’s 1974 summer youth employment programs, including the Rent-a-Kid office and the federal consortium based at Winslow School, aimed to provide job opportunities for teenagers.