Decades after his service concluded, the family of former Norwood patrolman Dick Murphy returned his vintage "triple-one" badge to the Norwood Police Department.
Summer Education Program Helps Students Stay Sharp-August 12, 1992
Federal Chapter 1 funding revived Norwood's summer remedial education program at the Cleveland School, combining academics with local field trips for 48 students.
Norwood Mourns and Honors Beloved Coach and Sportswriter Frank Wall-August 10, 1991
Norwood mourned the loss of legendary Little League coach and sportswriter Frank "Sails" Wall, who passed away at age 62 after dedicating 38 years to local youth sports.
Suspicious Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Simoni Flowers on Route 1-August 10, 1990
A suspicious three-alarm fire destroyed wholesale buildings and greenhouses at Simoni Flowers on Route 1, drawing over 75 firefighters from five towns.
Higher Demand Puts Price on Fingerprinting in Norwood-October 17, 1989
A Surge in Demand Strains Police Resources While surrounding municipalities continue to provide the service at no charge, the Norwood Police Department has instituted a new fee for public fingerprinting … Continue reading Higher Demand Puts Price on Fingerprinting in Norwood-October 17, 1989
Hometown Hero Richie Hebner and Boston Red Sox Coaches to Host Free Youth Baseball Clinic in Norwood-August 10, 1989
Norwood native and Red Sox batting coach Richie Hebner will team up with coaches Bill Fischer and Rae Slider for a free youth baseball clinic at the junior high school field.
Robert H. Cook, Former Norwood Area Chamber of Commerce President and Boston Edison Union Pioneer, Dies at 87-October 16, 1987
Remembering Robert H. Cook, a dedicated Norwood civic leader, longtime Chamber of Commerce executive secretary, and influential utility union organizer.
Selectmen Vote to Ban “Brown-Bagging” of Alcohol in All Local Restaurants-October 16, 1986
Patrons accustomed to bringing their own wine or beer to local dining establishments will soon have to change their habits. The Board of Selectmen voted last night to institute a … Continue reading Selectmen Vote to Ban “Brown-Bagging” of Alcohol in All Local Restaurants-October 16, 1986
Richie Hebner Denied Norwood High Hockey Coach Position-July 24, 1986
Former major league baseball star and Norwood hometown hero Richie Hebner was passed over for the Norwood High School hockey coach position. ⠀ The school committee unanimously appointed assistant coach Robert Lovell to lead the program following a recommendation by the selection committee.
South Norwood Liquor License Transfer to Can Connection Approved-August 21, 1985
Norwood selectmen approve the transfer of a beer and wine license to the Can Connection on Washington Street despite neighborhood concerns.