Federal authorities utilized Norwood as the staging ground for a massive undercover drug sting that yielded the largest cocaine seizure in New England history, netting a staggering 4,822 pounds of … Continue reading Record $500M Cocaine Seizure in Federal Drug Sting-September 4, 1991
Airport Commission Faces Difficult Choice Between FAA Noise Study Funding and Night Flight Ban-September 4, 1986
Norwood airport commissioners are grappling with an ultimatum delivered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): the town must either accept a multi-year delay on its voter-mandated night flight ban or … Continue reading Airport Commission Faces Difficult Choice Between FAA Noise Study Funding and Night Flight Ban-September 4, 1986
Norwood Public Schools Open Academic Year with Lower-Than-Projected Enrollment-September 4, 1986
As classes officially resumed yesterday across Norwood public schools, district administrators reported that overall student enrollment came in slightly below budget projections established during the spring, though high school numbers … Continue reading Norwood Public Schools Open Academic Year with Lower-Than-Projected Enrollment-September 4, 1986
Selectmen Deny Apollo Restaurant Liquor License on Split Vote-September 4, 1986
The owners of the Apollo Restaurant suffered a setback when their bid for a liquor license—intended for a planned function hall in the former Orent Bros. store on Washington Street … Continue reading Selectmen Deny Apollo Restaurant Liquor License on Split Vote-September 4, 1986
Richard P. “Butch” Barrett, 78, WWII Marine Veteran and Former Owner of Barrett Ice Co., Dies-September 4, 1984
Richard P. "Butch" Barrett, a lifelong Norwood resident, decorated World War II Marine Corps veteran, and longtime local businessman who operated the Barrett Ice Co. for 35 years, passed away … Continue reading Richard P. “Butch” Barrett, 78, WWII Marine Veteran and Former Owner of Barrett Ice Co., Dies-September 4, 1984
Neighbors Demand McDonald’s Shutdown Following Brutal Assault-September 4, 1981
The vicious late-night beating of a local resident by three youths has ignited fierce outrage among homeowners in a residential development off Union Street, prompting an organized neighborhood campaign to … Continue reading Neighbors Demand McDonald’s Shutdown Following Brutal Assault-September 4, 1981
Superintendent Taris Seeks to Curb Rising Costs of After-Hours School Building Use-September 4, 1981
Superintendent of Schools Louis J. Taris is pushing to rein in the surging volume of outside organizations utilizing school facilities during evening and weekend hours, citing mounting financial burdens on … Continue reading Superintendent Taris Seeks to Curb Rising Costs of After-Hours School Building Use-September 4, 1981
Civic Center Referendum Triggers Joint Meeting Between Selectmen and Building Committee-September 4, 1981
The contentious debate surrounding Norwood's proposed civic center will take center stage next Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. during a joint public session between the Permanent Building Construction Committee and the … Continue reading Civic Center Referendum Triggers Joint Meeting Between Selectmen and Building Committee-September 4, 1981
Norwood High School Raises Honor Roll Academic Standards-September 4, 1980
High school students will need to hit the books considerably harder this academic year to earn a spot on the honor roll. During last night's meeting, the school committee voted … Continue reading Norwood High School Raises Honor Roll Academic Standards-September 4, 1980
Edward H. “Butch” Thompson, Former Norwood Town Official and Veteran, Dies at 74-September 4, 1970
Edward H. "Butch" Thompson, a lifelong Norwood resident, decorated World War I veteran, and prominent municipal figure who dedicated decades of service to local civic boards, passed away yesterday at … Continue reading Edward H. “Butch” Thompson, Former Norwood Town Official and Veteran, Dies at 74-September 4, 1970