The Regal Press Inc. breathes new life into the historic Plimpton Press building on Lenox Street, bringing specialized printing operations and hundreds of projected jobs to Norwood.
Norwood Cinema Ticket Taker Jack Bitar Reminisces on 18 Years at the Door and the Theater’s 1927 Opening-August 2, 1976
Jack Bitar, a beloved doorman and ticket taker at the Norwood Cinema, reflected on 18 years on the job and attending the theater's grand opening back in 1927.
Callaghan Of Norwood, Played Major League Ball-June 24, 1975
The retired Plimpton Press employee and Norwood High alumnus held a historic major league record from a legendary 1922 highest-scoring game.
Norwood Appeals Board Denies Permit For South Norwood Development-July 27, 1974
The Norwood Appeals Board rejected a nine-acre duplex development by Hobbs Realty Trust due to severe flooding risks, drainage issues, and emergency vehicle access concerns.
Plimpton Press Officials Propose Tax Deal to Reopen Defunct Norwood Plant as New Bookbinding Firm-October 30, 1973
Owners of the defunct Plimpton Press proposed a 50 percent tax abatement and back-tax restructuring to town officials in an effort to reopen the Lenox Street facility as a new bookbinding operation under Alfred M. Flaxington.
The Final Chapter: The Rise and Fall of the Plimpton Press in Norwood-October 8, 1973
From its foundational beginnings in 1897 until the present day, the Plimpton Press maintained a long, storied, and vital history of book manufacturing and community building in Norwood. But when … Continue reading The Final Chapter: The Rise and Fall of the Plimpton Press in Norwood-October 8, 1973
Town May Take Historic Plimpton Press After Tax Foreclosure-September 25, 1973
Citing severe financial troubles, the 76-year-old Plimpton Press announces its permanent closure for October 5, leaving Norwood to pursue foreclosure over $238,000 in unpaid taxes.
Selectman John A. Abdallah Warns That Mutual‑Aid Pact With Boston Is Essential-May 27, 1968
In the tense spring of 1968, a regional debate over civil unrest threatened to sever Norwood’s historic firefighting lifelines. When the Board of Selectmen voted to pull out of a long-standing mutual-aid agreement with the Boston Fire Department, one lone voice stood up to warn of the dangerous consequences for the town's massive industrial plants.
Industrial Exodus: Plimpton Press Leaving Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1966
An industrial crisis hits Norwood as its largest employer unveils a $5-million piecemeal exit, taking 1,200 printing jobs out of town.
$4.5 Million Senior High School Proposed to Address Norwood Enrollment Growth-October 26, 1965
Proposing a $4.5 million project for a new 2,000-student senior high school, School Committee member William Egan outlined a facility conversion plan to handle expanding local enrollments.