The owners of the Apollo Restaurant suffered a setback when their bid for a liquor license—intended for a planned function hall in the former Orent Bros. store on Washington Street … Continue reading Selectmen Deny Apollo Restaurant Liquor License on Split Vote-September 4, 1986
“Amazing Things Inc.” Markets High-Tech Gadgets and Modems-August 1986
Norwood-based Amazing Things Inc., a distributor for Leading Edge World Trade, launches its operations by marketing competitively priced computer modems and consumer electronics.
Publishing Firm Loses Option to Buy Former Stop & Shop Supermarket Site-September 10, 1985
Dedham publishing firm Horizon House loses its purchase option on the former Stop & Shop supermarket in Norwood Center after failing to secure $3.8 million in state financing.
Northrop Corporation Wins Military Contract to Expand Norwood Plant-August 30, 1985
Northrop Corp.'s Precision Products Division in Norwood wins a $1.9 million military contract, expanding its workforce and taking on full system design.
Residents and Selectmen Target South Norwood’s Bar Concentration-August 10, 1985
Residents and selectmen are working to revitalize South Norwood's "The Flats" Washington Street commercial strip while exploring legal options to revoke inactive bar licenses.
Goodyear Tire Center Demolished for Bank of New England-August 28, 1984
Demolition begins on the former Goodyear Tire Center on Nahatan Street to make way for a new Bank of New England-Hancock regional office and branch building.
Selectmen Vote 3-2 to Lease Old Town Firehouse for New Restaurant Development-September 29, 1982
Norwood selectmen vote 3-2 to lease the old fire station behind Town Hall to Carla Foley for conversion into Carla's Dining Room and Cafe, bringing Italian dining to the town center.
Neighbors Demand McDonald’s Shutdown Following Brutal Assault-September 4, 1981
The vicious late-night beating of a local resident by three youths has ignited fierce outrage among homeowners in a residential development off Union Street, prompting an organized neighborhood campaign to … Continue reading Neighbors Demand McDonald’s Shutdown Following Brutal Assault-September 4, 1981
Paul J. Donovan Cleared of Wrongful Arrest-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.
Jet Spray Begins $6.8M Norwood Headquarters Construction-September 3, 1980
Major commercial construction is officially underway as the Jet Spray Corporation breaks ground on its sprawling $6.8 million world headquarters situated on a prime tract at the terminus of University … Continue reading Jet Spray Begins $6.8M Norwood Headquarters Construction-September 3, 1980