On July 1977, selectmen called a public hearing to decide the future of the Aaron Guild School, weighing short‑term tenants against its possible role as a Civic Center replacement.
Nearly 100 Norwood Youngsters Attend Eddie Pellagrini’s Traveling Baseball Clinic at Civic Field-August 3, 1978
Former Red Sox player Eddie Pellagrini brought his traveling baseball clinic to Norwood's Civic Field, coaching nearly 100 youngsters alongside college coaches John Connelly, Mark Driscoll, and Bob DeFelice.
Goldie The Macaw Returns To Norwood Aquarium-July 22, 1978
On July 22, 1978, John D’Alessandro celebrated the return of his prized parrot Goldie to Norwood Aquarium.
Hazardous Shooting Incident On Route 1-July 22, 1978
On July 22, 1978, Stephen Pacheco was sought after a van was struck by gunfire near the Norwood-Canton exit.
Delegation Hopes To Give South Norwood Voice-July 25, 1977
South Norwood residents sought stronger representation in 1977 as District 6 town meeting members stepped forward. ⠀
Civil Defense Units Test Readiness Against Mock Hurricane Beaufort-October 16, 1974
Norwood Civil Defense forces participate in a regional mock hurricane drill, testing emergency communications and disaster response protocols.
Norwood Airport Association Backs Landing System-July 26, 1974
The Norwood Airport Association (NAA) will meet with the board of selectmen on Aug. 6 to voice its support for the proposed installation of an instrument landing system (ILS) at … Continue reading Norwood Airport Association Backs Landing System-July 26, 1974
Appeals Board Postpones Decision On Norwood Golf Course Proposal-July 26, 1973
The Norwood appeals board postponed a decision on developer Frank R. Simoni's proposed 97-acre golf course near Access Road, requesting a certified site plan.
Neglect Threatens Traphole Brook-July 7, 1971
On July 7, 1971, environmental advocates warned that government negligence and illegal filling had turned Walpole and Norwood's pristine Traphole Brook into little better than an open sewer.
Norwood Town Business and Planning Updates-July 8, 1971
At a meeting held on July 7, 1971, the Norwood Housing Authority received positive news regarding the proposed expansion of local housing for the elderly. Executive Director Lawrence J. O'Brien … Continue reading Norwood Town Business and Planning Updates-July 8, 1971