Health board records show over half of Norwood's food establishments went uninspected since 1975, sparking friction between members and a possible resignation threat from Health Director Bartley J. King.
Norwood Board of Health Denies Public Access to Restaurant Inspection Records-July 26, 1977
The Norwood Board of Health voted to withhold local restaurant inspection reports from public records requests, sparking local debate over transparency.
Shouting and Threats Erupt at Norwood Board of Health Meeting-July 12, 1977
People entering the Norwood Department of Health building for services. On July 12, 1977, a Norwood Board of Health meeting descended into disorder, characterized by shouting, name-calling, and threats of … Continue reading Shouting and Threats Erupt at Norwood Board of Health Meeting-July 12, 1977
Legionnaire’s Disease Case Confirmed-July 9, 1977
Discover how local medical professionals successfully identified and treated a rare case of Legionnaire's Disease in 1977, confirming the effectiveness of erythromycin treatment.
Cousins Master Boxing and Wrestling at Civic Center Self-Defense Program-August 23, 1976
Nine-year-old cousins Jodi Young and Jeanelle Tebeau are making waves as the first girls in the Norwood Civic Center's self-defense boxing program, while the Board of Health outlines fall swine flu vaccination plans.
Norwood School Committee Discusses Satellite School Ovens and Bird and Son Air Pollution Compliance-July 29, 1971
The Patriot Ledger reported on Norwood School Committee discussions regarding $10,000 in satellite school oven upgrades to improve the federal Type A lunch program.
Norwood’s ‘Bluebirds’ Bring Care and Companionship-October 19, 1962
Here Come the Bluebirds: Daily Rounds in Norwood-October 19, 1962 "Here come the bluebirds," smiled an elderly Norwood resident as the town's two visiting nurses arrived to help her out … Continue reading Norwood’s ‘Bluebirds’ Bring Care and Companionship-October 19, 1962
Number of Local Diptheria Cases Mount-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Children Should Be Immunized Number of Local Diptheria Cases Mount An appeal for parents to have all children immunized against diphtheria as rapidly as possible was sounded today by Dr. … Continue reading Number of Local Diptheria Cases Mount-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Business Association of Norwood Celebrates Tenth Anniversary and Ladies’ Night.-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1904
Event a Most Notable Social Success. Business Association of Norwood Celebrates Tenth Anniversary and Ladies’ Night NORWOOD, Jan 6—The celebration of its 10th anniversary and ladies’ night by the Norwood … Continue reading Business Association of Norwood Celebrates Tenth Anniversary and Ladies’ Night.-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1904
Typhoid Epidemic-This Day in Norwood History- August 17, 1900
Dr. Walcott Favors State Inspection of Milk Farms to Avert Such Deadly Danger to Consumers. Thus far no deaths have resulted from the typhoid epidemic in Norwood, which was brought … Continue reading Typhoid Epidemic-This Day in Norwood History- August 17, 1900