Replica of Little Red Brick School House Opens-October 22, 2013
Following a three-year replication project led by the Norwood Historical Commission, a replica of the 1788 Little Red Brick School House opened with an open house at the George H. Morse House.
John J. Cook, Founder and Longtime Editor of the Norwood Times, Passes Away at 76-October 22, 1998
John J. Cook, who founded the Norwood Times weekly newspaper 50 years ago and served as a tireless advocate for the community, has died at age 76 following complications from a brain tumor.
Norwood Resident and State Trooper Murder Key Witness Joseph A. Souza Shot Dead in East Boston-October 22, 1994
Joseph A. Souza, a Norwood man with a 20-year criminal record and a key witness in the murder of State Trooper Mark Charbonnier, was shot dead in East Boston.
Former New England Patriot Tim Fox Speaks to Cleveland Elementary Pupils on Drug Abuse Dangers-October 22, 1988
Former NFL defensive back Tim Fox visited Cleveland Elementary School to speak with fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-graders about drug and alcohol awareness as part of a grant-funded district program.
State Rep. Gregory W. Sullivan Announces Full-Time Registry of Motor Vehicles Branch Weeks Away in Norwood-October 22, 1982
State Rep. Gregory W. Sullivan announced that Norwood's Registry of Motor Vehicles branch will expand to full-time, five-day operations within a month, bringing full licensing and registration services locally.
High Costs and Traffic Surge Persuade Norwood Selectmen to Abandon Neponset Street Relief Plan-October 22, 1982
Citing a $130,000 price tag and projected traffic surges exceeding 650 percent on Cherrywood Drive, Norwood selectmen abandoned a proposed roadway connection designed to ease neighborhood traffic.
Project Hire on Davis Avenue Offers Comprehensive Diagnostic Vocational Evaluation-October 22, 1980
Supervised by director Edward L. Pflueger, Norwood's Project Hire diagnostic center has expanded rapidly, helping hundreds of individuals and students find the right career paths through comprehensive vocational evaluations.
Voters May Decide Who Appoints Norwood Police Chief and Powers Under Town Charter-October 22, 1980
Anticipating the retirement of Police Chief James F. Curran, Norwood selectmen clashed over whether the town manager or selectmen should appoint the next chief under a potential "strong police chief" charter revision.
Jim Bandanza’s Game-Winning Field Goal Lifts Norwood Over Walpole 17-14 in Defensive Battle-October 22, 1979
Capitalizing on crucial Walpole turnovers, Norwood improved to 6-0 behind Jim Bandanza's game-winning field goal and a stellar defensive performance, keeping Division I Super Bowl hopes alive.