Auto baron Ernie Boch acquired the 33-acre Simoni's Flowers nursery site on Route 1 for $4.48 million, marking the end of a 70-year landmark business.
Highland Cemetery Nearing Full Capacity, DPW Superintendent Warns-October 27, 1993
Warning that Highland Cemetery will be full in three years, DPW Superintendent Joseph Welch plans to ask town meeting for $60,000 to develop 400 new burial lots on Veterans Road.
No Public Works Involvement in Gazebo Construction-August 25, 1993
Following complaints regarding municipal labor on the new town common gazebo, Town Manager John Carroll clarified that public workers were performing essential sidewalk and utility repairs.
“Conehead” Program Rewards Children with Free Ice Cream for Wearing Bicycle Helmets-August 24, 1993
Norwood police are rewarding young bicyclists who wear crash helmets with ice cream gift certificates through the successful Conehead safety program, backed by local businesses.
Average Water and Sewer Bill in Norwood to Increase by Three Dollars Monthly-August 12, 1993
Norwood water and sewer bills will rise 8.8 percent, adding $3 monthly to average bills due to Boston Harbor cleanup costs and lower consumption.
Car Crashes Into Three Downtown Norwood Stores-August 11, 1993
A 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue driven by retired firefighter James F. Maroney jumped the Washington Street curb, damaging Garber Travel, Hill Jewelers, and the Cheerio of Norwood gift shop.
Selectmen Approve Three New Firefighters and Overtime Increase-August 11, 1993
Following sweeping early retirements across town departments, Fire Chief William Sullivan received unanimous approval from selectmen to hire three new firefighters and increase the department's overtime account.