Public Works Officials Report Surge in Vandalism at Town-Owned Highland Cemetery-October 2, 1982

Public works officials report a sharp rise in vandalism at Highland Cemetery, including damaged water faucets, smashed vigil lights, and upended headstones.

Ground Broken for University Avenue Industrial Road Extension-August 30, 1982

State and local officials break ground on a $1 million University Avenue extension project designed to unlock prime industrial development in Norwood.

Businessmen and Residents Team Up to Give South Norwood a Facelift-September 21, 1981

South Norwood merchants and residents unite in a community revitalization effort, sandblasting the 1891 railroad bridge, planting trees, and removing utility poles.

DPW Head Blasted for Bartering Surplus Vehicles for Services-September 24, 1980

Norwood selectmen publicly reprimand Public Works Superintendent Paul E. Wollenhaupt for trading a surplus town dump truck for vehicle paint jobs without proper authorization.