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Tag: October 5

October 5, 1994September 28, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Police Department, This Day In Norwood History, Town Buildings

Norwood Officials Explore Moving Police and Fire Departments to Former Stop & Shop Building-October 5, 1994

Town Manager John Carroll outlines plans to move Norwood's cramped police and fire departments into the former Railroad Avenue Stop & Shop building.

October 5, 1992September 28, 2026 georgenhs Music, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Store Still Spins Sales with 45s-October 5, 1992

Peter's Records One Stop on Route 1 in Norwood continues to thrive as a half-million-dollar wholesale business specializing in vinyl 45s, oldies, and jukebox supplies.

October 5, 1990September 29, 2026 georgenhs Board of Selectmen, Politics, This Day In Norwood History

Selectman Butters Defends Public Dispute with Town Manager and Police Chief as a Power Struggle-October 5, 1990

Norwood Selectman William Butters defends his clash with Town Manager John Carroll and Police Chief George DiBlasi as a struggle over administrative power.

October 5, 1979September 27, 2026 georgenhs Nature, This Day In Norwood History

Flash Flood Inflicts Up to $35,000 in Damage to Police-Fire Headquarters-October 5, 1979

Flash floods inflict up to $35,000 in damage to the Norwood police-fire station, destroying historical records and prompting calls for a major drainage study.

October 5, 1968September 27, 2026 georgenhs Biography, Politics, This Day In Norwood History

A Profile of Longtime Norwood Selectman John A. “Alec” Abdallah-October 5, 1968

A profile of longtime Norwood Selectman John A. "Alec" Abdallah, exploring his family roots, political philosophy, and dedication to the town he calls the crown jewel.

Winslow School
October 5, 1967September 27, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Winslow School PTA President Criticizes “Cellar Classrooms”, Lack of Facilities-October 5, 1967

Winslow School PTA President Edmund G. Linehan criticizes cellar classrooms and missing gym facilities at a School Committee meeting addressing budget shortfalls and teacher talks.

October 5, 1961October 1, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood News and Events-October 5, 1961

Explore local news from Norwood, MA, on October 5, 1961, including chamber updates, church anniversaries, social events, bowling leagues, and police reports.

October 5, 1961September 25, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Theatre

Now Playing In Norwood Theaters-October 5, 1961

October 5, 1955August 7, 2026 georgenhs Ads, Gone But Not Forgotten, This Day In Norwood History

A&P Supermarket Grand Opening Celebration Continues-October 5, 1955

A&P Supermarket Grand Opening Celebration Continues-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1955

October 5, 1955July 19, 2026 georgenhs Ads, This Day In Norwood History

Big Birthday Sale At Eysie’s Market-October 5, 1955

Big Birthday Sale At Eysie’s Market-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1955

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