A tragic morning accident claims the life of 14-year-old Norwood High freshman Allison White, plunging the school community and town into deep mourning.
Westwood Police Lt. George DiBlasi Named Norwood Police Chief-September 11, 1981
Town Manager John J. Carroll selects Westwood Police Lt. George DiBlasi to serve as Norwood's new police chief, succeeding retired Chief James F. Curran.
Special Town Meeting for Civic Replacement Pushed to January ’81-September 11, 1980
Permanent building construction committee reviews architectural proposals for a new Civic Recreation Center and Olympic-size pool, delaying town meeting funding to January 1981.
Norwood to Hold First Town-Wide Arts Exhibition on the Common-September 11, 1978
The Norwood Women’s Community Committee and Norwood Art Association organize Norwood’s first community art exhibition on the town common for September 23.
Armed Robbery and Shootout Shatter Serene Saturday Afternoon at Andy’s Jewelers in Guild Square-September 11, 1978
Father and son jewelers survive an armed holdup at Andy’s Jewelers in Guild Square, sparking a dramatic police shootout, a downtown foot chase, and a carjacking.
Finance Commission Delays Decision on Ellis Pond Conservation Purchase-September 11, 1973
The Finance Commission postpones a vote on acquiring Ellis Pond for $140,000, awaiting a formal recommendation from selectmen amid debates over high development costs.
Airport Commission Votes Unanimously to Seek Near-Total Ban on Non-Compliant Jets-September 11, 1973
The Norwood Airport Commission unanimously votes to seek a near-total ban on non-compliant turbo-jet aircraft and debates control tower funding responsibilities.
Traphole Brook Protection Association and Developer Meet to Discuss Proposed Union Street and Route 1 Shopping Center Project-September 11, 1973
Lanning Corp. meets with the Traphole Brook Protection Association to discuss stormwater runoff and environmental safeguards for a proposed Route 1 shopping center.
Planning Board Endorses Norwood Arena Rezoning for Major Apartment Complex-September 11, 1973
The Planning Board votes 3-1 to recommend rezoning the rear of the Norwood Arena property to multi-family residential, sparking a dramatic walkout by a dissenting planner.
School Committee Delays Final Budget Figure After Discovering Salary Projections Error-September 11, 1973
School Committee Chairman Rudith M. Berkowitz reports budget calculation errors to the Finance Commission and schedules an emergency session ahead of the special town meeting.