Norwood Commerce Center, Winsmith Mill, Shut Down Due To Code Violations-This Day In Norwood History-October 29, 2020
Norwood Hospital Welcomes America’s Favorite TV Mom, Florence Henderson-October 29, 2016
Following her keynote at Gillette Stadium's Best Years Expo, Florence Henderson surprised Norwood Hospital patients and staff with a heartwarming bedside visit.
Officials Seek Roof Replacement at Junior High School South Before 1984 Warranty Expiration-October 29, 1982
Citing chronic leaks and a 1984 warranty expiration, school committee member Roger M. Pelletier urged selectmen to press the bonding company for a full roof replacement at Junior High School South.
School Department Returns Nearly $330,000 in Unspent Funds to Town-October 29, 1981
Presenting an annual administration report, the Norwood School Committee revealed nearly $330,000 in unspent salary and maintenance funds was returned to the town from the 1980-81 budget.
SNARC Files Court Action Over Willett School Lease Dispute-October 29, 1982
Facing zoning roadblocks from town officials, SNCARC Director William F. Abel announced the agency filed a Superior Court lawsuit to secure a lease for the closed Willett School.
Norwood Cinema Manager Voluntarily Alters “So Fine” Movie Poster Following Selectmen Inquiries-October 29, 1981
Theater Manager Ron Hier Modifies R-Rated Poster After Public Taste Concerns Raised Management at the Norwood Cinema has taken matters into their own hands to address community concerns regarding provocative … Continue reading Norwood Cinema Manager Voluntarily Alters “So Fine” Movie Poster Following Selectmen Inquiries-October 29, 1981
Norwood Tests New Traffic Pattern at Subway Hill Intersection in South Norwood-October 29, 1980
Following recommendations from the South Norwood study committee, selectmen approved a temporary traffic island experiment at Subway Hill to improve safety at Washington and Chapel streets.
Norwood Linebacker Paul Dyer Earns Defensive Player Honors After Shutout Over Walpole-October 29, 1980
Senior tri-captain Paul Dyer won Patriot Ledger Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording eight tackles and a sack in Norwood's 6-0 shutout over Walpole.
24-Year-Old David Coccia Takes Over Baton as Conductor of the Parkway Concert Orchestra-October 29, 1979
South Norwood native David Coccia, 24, has assumed leadership of the Parkway Concert Orchestra, succeeding his late mentor Robert A. Shreve and upholding a 34-year community musical tradition.
Norwood High Sophomore Steven Wong Organizes Town-Wide Scout Blood Drive for Eagle Project-October 29, 1976
15-year-old Norwood High sophomore Steven Wong has united all local Boy Scout troops to organize a community-wide American Red Cross blood drive for his Eagle Scout project.