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Tag: Selectman

June 19, 1974July 26, 2026 georgenhs Animal Control, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Dog Officer Row Unsettled-June 19, 1974

A breakdown in communication and transport leaves Norwood's animal control duties in limbo during a fierce political standoff.

October 17, 1973October 15, 2026 georgenhs Infrastrcture, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Board Weighs Alternatives For Two Lyman Place Houses-October 17, 1973

Rewritten Narrative Feature A Town Divided Over Municipal Property The future of two Lyman Place houses—purchased by Town Meeting for $25,000—remains completely unresolved following a tense and ultimately inconclusive joint … Continue reading Norwood Board Weighs Alternatives For Two Lyman Place Houses-October 17, 1973

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 17, 1969July 19, 2026 georgenhs Religion, This Day In Norwood History

Jesuit Priest Expelled From Iraq Celebrates Ordination Jubilee in Norwood-June 17, 1969

A hometown missionary marks 25 years of ordination at St. Catherine's following a dramatic escape from the Middle East.

June 17, 1969July 19, 2026 georgenhs Religion, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Priest Expelled From Iraq Sees Little Hope Of Return-June 17, 1969

Expelled from Baghdad after 22 years, Norwood's Father Thomas B. Mulvehill celebrates his ordination anniversary at home amidst Middle East turmoil.

October 5, 1968September 27, 2026 georgenhs Biography, Politics, This Day In Norwood History

A Profile of Longtime Norwood Selectman John A. “Alec” Abdallah-October 5, 1968

A profile of longtime Norwood Selectman John A. "Alec" Abdallah, exploring his family roots, political philosophy, and dedication to the town he calls the crown jewel.

MBTA train numbered 1010 at Back Bay station platform at 7:14 PM inbound to Boston
June 26, 1968July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Transportation

Norwood Commuting Hearing Requested-June 26, 1968

Planners present data showing a two-dollar weekly savings per rider, while state lawmakers scramble to pass emergency MBTA subsidy extensions.

The Beacon School
October 22, 1942October 15, 2026 georgenhs School Construction, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Offer Made For Beacon School-This Day in Norwood History-October 22, 1942

Offer Made For Beacon School-This Day in Norwood History-October 22, 1942

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