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August 12, 1986August 12, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Fire Department, This Day In Norwood History

Live Shotgun Shells Scattered Across Norwood Play Areas-August 12, 1986

Fire Captain Robert Malloy issued a safety warning after 150 live 1942 military surplus shotgun shells were scattered by teenagers across Norwood playgrounds and cemeteries.

August 8, 1983August 6, 2026 georgenhs Housing, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood PCB Discovery on Pellana Road Stalls Home Sales and Property Values-August 8, 1983

The discovery of toxic PCBs in a field behind Pellana Road has severely hampered home sales in Norwood, leaving real estate agent Frank Barsky and absentee owners Cherif and Patricia Moujabber struggling to find buyers.

September 17, 1976September 17, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Hospital Weighs Civic Center Expansion, Light Meter Tampering Under Investigation, MDC Wastewater Plant Sites Debated-September 17, 1976

Norwood Hospital trustees prepare for an October 27 decision on acquiring the Civic Center site for expansion, while town officials investigate light meter tampering and review MDC wastewater plant sites.

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