Former Norwood resident Aleksandras Lileikis goes on trial in Vilnius, Lithuania, in the first Nazi war crimes prosecution in the former Soviet Union.
Puritan Furniture Draws Smaller Crowd and Steady Bargain Hunters-September 8, 1988
The second day of the federal bankruptcy court-ordered liquidation auction at Puritan Furniture on Lenox Street brings smaller crowds, heavy bargain hunting, and minor shopper disputes.
Elderly Voters and Taxpayer Unrest Drive Historic School Committee Recall-September 8, 1978
A heavy turnout of elderly voters helps oust long-serving school committee member Henry W. Diggs and two colleagues in Norwood's first recall election in 40 years.
Committee Votes to Reroof Aaron Guild School Ahead of Winter Months-September 8, 1972
Norwood's building committee votes to undertake immediate reroofing of the Aaron Guild School, eliminates skylights, and reviews Endean Park school construction and athletic field costs.
Norwood High School Launches Innovative Open Campus Plan for Fall Term-September 8, 1971
Norwood High School opens the fall term by launching an innovative open campus and extended-day program designed by Principal John F. Monbouquette to foster student responsibility.
Fire Chief Requests Emergency Funding for Replacement Pumper Truck-September 8, 1971
Fire Chief Irving J. Dobson warns selectmen that Norwood faces extreme vulnerability for the fall brush fire season after the breakdown of a 1949 pumper truck.
Selectmen Rescind Bar Hours Limit After Neighborhood Complaints-September 8, 1971
The Board of Selectmen votes to rescind earlier restrictions cutting hours and mandating a police detail at Dundulis' Lunch following neighborhood complaints and owner denials.
Selectmen Address Neighborhood Concerns Over Shopping Plaza Fencing and School Safety-September 8, 1971
Norwood selectmen intercede in resident disputes over shopping plaza fencing, order immediate safety fixes for gas pipe excavations, and arrange police details for school children.
Morrill Memorial Library’s Busy Bee Reading Club Concludes Summer Season Highlighting Top Young Readers-September 8, 1970
The Morrill Memorial Library concludes its summer Busy Bee Reading Club, honoring top young readers like Allan Comeau and Robert Drake, who cooked a lunch for his librarian.
Norwood Engineer John P. Mogan Appointed Walpole Town Administrator-September 8, 1967
Lifelong Norwood resident, engineer, and former finance committee chairman John P. Mogan is unanimously appointed town administrator of Walpole at a salary of $11,490.