State regulators have forced a delay in the proposed $58 million acquisition of Neponset Valley Health System—which operates Norwood and Southwood hospitals—by for-profit giant Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp., making it unlikely … Continue reading State Forces Delay in Sale of Norwood and Southwood Hospitals-September 5, 1997
Norwood Cat “Ginger” Saved After Car Accident-August 30, 1997
An elderly Norwood woman's cat, Ginger, survives a car accident and costly leg surgery thanks to a mix-up by two neighbors, the Neponset Valley Humane Society, and community kindness.
Norwood Vigil Draws Over 70 Residents for Homeless Animals Day-September 2, 1995
Rescued Cats Ringo and Reba Symbolize Standish Humane Society's Spay-Neuter Mission Following an abandoned-pet call from a South Shore motel manager who discovered two cats left behind by evicted guests, … Continue reading Norwood Vigil Draws Over 70 Residents for Homeless Animals Day-September 2, 1995
Free Alcohol Awareness Seminars for Local Liquor Licensees-August 29, 1994
The Board of Health and police department team up to offer free autumn alcohol awareness seminars for Norwood barkeepers, focusing on fake IDs and responsible beverage service
Committee to Study New Police Station Amid Severe Flooding and Overcrowding-August 24, 1994
Following severe flooding at the Nahatan Street station, Norwood selectmen formed a committee to study building a new police headquarters, drawing sharp debate over costs and site options.
Norwood Selectmen Authorize Teen Roller Hockey Games at Norwood Depot Parking Lot-August 11, 1994
Following a request by resident Joseph Fitzgerald and support from the MBTA, Norwood selectmen unanimously voted to allow teenagers to play weekend roller hockey in the lighted parking lot behind Norwood Depot.
National Guard Cleans Abandoned Cars Out of Neponset River in Norwood-August 8, 1994
Teaming up with the Canton Rotary Club's Adopt-A-Stream Program, a 10-member National Guard engineering unit used heavy equipment and chainsaws to pull six rusted vehicles out of the Neponset River off Route 1.
Norwood Elementary Grades Drive Enrollment Increase-September 2, 1993
School System Reaches 3,565 Total Students Norwood public schools have experienced an overall enrollment increase of 136 students compared to the previous academic year, bringing total district enrollment to 3,565 … Continue reading Norwood Elementary Grades Drive Enrollment Increase-September 2, 1993
Raytheon Seeks Buyer for Route 1 Site-August 27, 1993
Defense contractor Raytheon Co. puts its historic 20-acre Route 1 manufacturing and warehouse site on the market for $18 million, drawing early interest from commercial developers.
Gunmen Rob Nahatan Street Dunkin’ Donuts-August 26, 1993
Two masked gunmen tied up a baker and robbed a Nahatan Street Dunkin' Donuts shop located right next door to the Norwood police station early Thursday morning.