Businessmen and Residents Team Up to Give South Norwood a Facelift-September 21, 1981

South Norwood merchants and residents unite in a community revitalization effort, sandblasting the 1891 railroad bridge, planting trees, and removing utility poles.

Hazardous Shooting Incident On Route 1-July 22, 1978

On July 22, 1978, Stephen Pacheco was sought after a van was struck by gunfire near the Norwood-Canton exit.

Simoni’s Flowers Unveils Major Rebuilding Plans for Route 1 Nursery and Greenhouse-September 1, 1976

Representatives of Simoni's Flowers, Inc., located at 277 Providence Highway (Route 1), appeared before the Board of Appeals to outline an ambitious plan to demolish most of the existing structures … Continue reading Simoni’s Flowers Unveils Major Rebuilding Plans for Route 1 Nursery and Greenhouse-September 1, 1976

Route 1 Wildlife Sanctuary Established by Owner Andrew Simoni to Protect Local Fauna-August 25, 1975

For 15 years, property owner Andrew Simoni has maintained a private 32-acre wildlife sanctuary along Route 1 in Norwood to protect local animals from hunters.