Following complaints regarding municipal labor on the new town common gazebo, Town Manager John Carroll clarified that public workers were performing essential sidewalk and utility repairs.
“Conehead” Program Rewards Children with Free Ice Cream for Wearing Bicycle Helmets-August 24, 1993
Norwood police are rewarding young bicyclists who wear crash helmets with ice cream gift certificates through the successful Conehead safety program, backed by local businesses.
Average Water and Sewer Bill in Norwood to Increase by Three Dollars Monthly-August 12, 1993
Norwood water and sewer bills will rise 8.8 percent, adding $3 monthly to average bills due to Boston Harbor cleanup costs and lower consumption.
Car Crashes Into Three Downtown Norwood Stores-August 11, 1993
A 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue driven by retired firefighter James F. Maroney jumped the Washington Street curb, damaging Garber Travel, Hill Jewelers, and the Cheerio of Norwood gift shop.
Selectmen Approve Three New Firefighters and Overtime Increase-August 11, 1993
Following sweeping early retirements across town departments, Fire Chief William Sullivan received unanimous approval from selectmen to hire three new firefighters and increase the department's overtime account.
Norwood Wants Court, Not ABCC, to Rule on Appeals-July 28, 1993
Norwood selectmen voted 3-1 to ask Rep. John Rogers to file legislation allowing liquor license appeals to go directly to Superior Court instead of the ABCC.
Friends and Community Mourn Four-Year-Old Kevin McNulty-September 5, 1992
Filling St. Catherine’s Church to capacity, hundreds of family members, friends, and local residents gathered on Friday for an emotional funeral mass to mourn four-year-old Kevin McNulty, who passed away … Continue reading Friends and Community Mourn Four-Year-Old Kevin McNulty-September 5, 1992
Norwood High Football Opens Season with Thrilling 21-19 Victory Over Newton North-September 14, 1992
Aaron Walkins experienced a dramatic swing from potential goat to hero within the span of 12 plays, ultimately holding his breath alongside the rest of the Norwood High School football … Continue reading Norwood High Football Opens Season with Thrilling 21-19 Victory Over Newton North-September 14, 1992
House Candidates Campaign at Nahatan Village Ahead of September 15 Primary-August 26, 1992
Democratic primary candidates for state representative John Rogers, John Lydon, and Helen Abdallah Donohue squared off at a Nahatan Village forum governed by new Norwood Housing Authority rules.
The Coasters Thrill Crowd of 4,000 on Norwood Town Common for Summer Music Series-August 13, 1992
Drawing 4,000 fans to the town common, legendary vocal group The Coasters headlined the Norwood Arts Council's Summerfest series with classic doo-wop hits.