School Committee’s Contract Dispute with Security Transportation Inc.-July 31, 1981

The dispute between the Norwood school committee and Security Transportation Inc., a transportation firm from Medford, Massachusetts, has reached a boiling point. The company filed a lawsuit against the committee … Continue reading School Committee’s Contract Dispute with Security Transportation Inc.-July 31, 1981

Use Aaron Guild School is Subject Public Hearing-July 26, 1979

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. ⠀

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

A polluted brook littered with trash, including tires, cans, plastic bags, and a shopping cart, surrounded by old houses and bare trees under a cloudy sky.

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

Chief Warns of Violations of Norwood’s Teenage Curfew-July 08, 1965

On July 8, 1965, Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy announced strict enforcement of the town's 10 p.m. teenage curfew, warning that negligent parents would face formal court prosecution.