Norwood Fire Chief Thomas Barry reported that underground fuel tanks removed during upgrades at Rojo's Car Wash on Route 1 were free of leaks, with only minor piping wear detected.
EPA Orders 4 Out-of-State Firms and 3 Individuals to Pay $16 Million for Grant Gear Works PCB Cleanup- August 15, 1990
The U.S. EPA ordered four out-of-state companies and three individuals to pay $16 million to remediate the Grant Gear Works site off Route 1 and Dean Street.
Low Voter Turnout Falls Short of Quorum, Allowing Town Worker Pay Raises to Stand-August 14, 1990
Failing to meet the 20 percent voter turnout quorum required for a referendum, Norwood's special election left a 6 percent pay raise for municipal workers intact.
Former Norwood Resident Robert J. Carnes Appointed District Attorney for Berkshire County-August 9, 1990
Former Norwood resident Robert J. Carnes was appointed district attorney for Berkshire County by Governor Michael S. Dukakis, becoming the state's youngest DA.
Two Norwood Restaurants Lock Legal Horns Over Town’s Final Available Liquor License-August 8, 1990
With competing applications from O'Toole's on Carnegie Row and The Great American Pub off Route 1, Norwood selectmen voted 3-1 to proceed with hearings despite legal threats from rival attorneys over zoning technicalities.
HubExpress Suspends Norwood-to-Logan Helicopter Shuttle-August 7, 1990
Citing low local ridership, equipment shortages, and parking constraints at Norwood Airport, HubExpress Airlines suspended its popular Norwood-to-Logan helicopter shuttle service.
Norwood American Legion Baseball Team Defeats Brockton to Stay Alive in State Tournament-August 6, 1990
Bouncing back from a six-error loss to Amherst, the Norwood American Legion baseball team played flawless defense and racked up 13 hits to defeat Brockton 8-4 in the state tournament.
Norwood American Legion Baseball Advances to State Finals-August 1, 1990
Norwood American Legion defeated Lowell 7-4 in a thrilling ninth-inning rally to secure a spot in the state finals.
Joe Montesano and Scott Ivens Lift Norwood American Legion in State Tournament Opener-July 31, 1990
Norwood American Legion defeated Lowell 3-2 in a dramatic opening game of their state tournament series at Balch School Field, thanks to stellar pitching by sophomore Joe Montesano and a walk-off hit by pinch-hitter Scott Ivens.
Norwood Legion Wins the Sectional Playoffs-July 28, 1990
Norwood's American Legion baseball team defeated Andover 4-2 in a thrilling sectional playoff game at Phillips Andover Academy on July 27, 1990.