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September 12, 1981September 10, 2026 georgenhs Accident, This Day In Norwood History

Truck Overturns on Route I-95 South Ramp, Spilling 35,000 Pounds of Rubber Bands-September 12, 1981

A tractor-trailer carrying 35,000 pounds of rubber bands overturns on the Neponset Street on-ramp to Route I-95 South, closing the ramp for seven hours.

Two groups debating school budget with signs reading Teachers & Students (YES!) and Taxpayers & Fiscal Responsibility (NO!)
June 27, 1978August 22, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Norwood Politics, School Battles & Election Recounts-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1978

A 1978 political firestorm hits Norwood as a tight selectman recount unseals ballots, school budgets trigger a massive lawsuit, and an assessor candidate alleges age bias.

August 4, 1976August 4, 2026 georgenhs Seniors, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood “Meals on Wheels” Program Seeks Volunteers Amid Summer Shortage-August 4, 1976

Facing a summer volunteer shortage, Norwood's Meals on Wheels program coordinated by Janet Ruboy issued a call for drivers and packers to support local residents.

August 14, 1973August 12, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Arena Area Study Shelved Following Denial of County Funds-August 14, 1973

Following a denial of matching funds from county commissioners, Norwood's industrial promotion board shelved its request for a $22,000 area engineering study.

June 21, 1971July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Bridge Dedicated to Late Selectman John A. Abdallah-June 21, 1971

Family, friends, and state officials gather to honor a colorful leader who dedicated 40 years to Norwood.

June 24, 1967July 19, 2026 georgenhs Board of Selectmen, Infrastrcture, This Day In Norwood History

Industrial Commission Welcomes Star Service Hub-June 30, 1967

Following 50 intensive town meetings to resolve department regulations, developers project the new multi-million square foot industrial hub will lower Norwood's local tax rate.

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