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August 15, 2024August 15, 2026 georgenhs Environment, This Day In Norwood History

Severe Thunderstorm Brings Hail, Floods Streets-August 15, 2024

Videos of flooding from today's torrential rain storm.

June 28, 2020August 7, 2026 georgenhs Environment, Gone But Not Forgotten, Norwood Hospital, This Day In Norwood History

1000 Year Storm Hits Norwood, Massive Flooding, Hospital Evacuated-June 28, 2020

A historic "back building" thunderstorm on June 28, 2020, dropped over four inches of rain on Norwood in ninety minutes, causing catastrophic flooding that completely knocked out power at Norwood Hospital and forced an emergency evacuation.

October 16, 1978October 15, 2026 georgenhs Board of Selectmen, This Day In Norwood History

Controversial Town Towing Policy Reaches Boiling Point-October 16, 1978

Selectmen Weigh Adding a Fourth Contractor- A long-standing municipal debate over Norwood's official police towing rotation is set to reach a dramatic head tonight, as the Board of Selectmen prepares … Continue reading Controversial Town Towing Policy Reaches Boiling Point-October 16, 1978

October 16, 1974October 15, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Civil Defense Units Test Readiness Against Mock Hurricane Beaufort-October 16, 1974

Norwood Civil Defense forces participate in a regional mock hurricane drill, testing emergency communications and disaster response protocols.