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October 17, 1994October 15, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

From Manufacturing to Retail: The Evolution of Route 1 in Norwood-October 17, 1994

A Changing Landscape on Route 1 Long-time Sumner Street resident Pauline Stonis, 71, can vividly recall when the Neponset Valley Ice Cream store stood virtually alone along Route 1 in … Continue reading From Manufacturing to Retail: The Evolution of Route 1 in Norwood-October 17, 1994

May 19, 1984July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Raytheon Data Systems Shuts Down-May 18, 1984

Shockwaves Felt Through Norwood Norwood awoke to stunning news when Raytheon Data Systems, one of the town’s largest employers, announced that its entire division would be shut down—resulting in more … Continue reading Raytheon Data Systems Shuts Down-May 18, 1984

August 10, 1983August 8, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Selectmen Vow to Fight Potential Closure of Masoneilan International Plants and Loss of 750 Local Jobs-August 10, 1983

Norwood selectmen vowed to meet with Masoneilan International officials to prevent the potential closure of Massachusetts plants in Norwood, Canton, and Avon, which employ 750 workers.

August 17, 1977August 22, 2026 georgenhs conservation, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Conservation Commission Approves Park Place Industrial Site-August 17, 1977

Developer James H. Shane and the Norwood Conservation Commission have agreed on a 56,000 cubic yard flood mitigation plan for Park Place on Route 1.

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