Surrounded by family and friends, the Norwood Hospital Stroke Club celebrated its second annual clambake in Sharon, highlighting community support, rehabilitation milestones, and the upcoming opening of a new hospital stroke unit.
Italian University Students Lucia Rovigo and Marcello Mascellaro Bring Touch of Home to Norwood Host Families-August 10, 1981
Italian university students Lucia Rovigo and Marcello Mascellaro are spending a month in Norwood as guests of local families through the Interstudy program.
State DEQE Confirms Seepage is Harmless-July 29, 1981
The state DEQE confirmed that orange-colored seepage at Norwood Park South is harmless iron leachate originating from decades of former waste disposal by Bird and Son Co.
Norwood Registry Office Closure-July 28, 1981
The impending closure of the Norwood Registry of Motor Vehicles sparked swift backlash from local lawmakers, while town boards debated industrial park funding and hotel expansions.
Great Debate Looms Over Civic Center Replacement at Aaron Guild School-June 16, 1981
FinCom blocks new appropriations while selectmen eye regional YMCA talks with Walpole.
Norwood School Board Rejects All Special Needs Busing Bids-August 21, 1980
With opening day just two weeks away, the Norwood School Committee voted 4-3 to reject all bids received the previous week for special needs student transportation. Acting under emergency procedures, … Continue reading Norwood School Board Rejects All Special Needs Busing Bids-August 21, 1980
Norwood Hospital Officials Study Pondville Sale-July 19, 1980
Norwood Hospital administrators are evaluating the legal and financial requirements for a potential purchase of Pondville Hospital in Walpole.
Zoppo Realty Trust Petitions for Rezoning at Route 1 and Union Street-July 17, 1979
The planning board heard initial plans for a potential small industrial park, though a final decision was deferred to allow for feedback from Walpole residents.
New Pastor Became Born-Again Christian At 16-June 20, 1978
A former Barrington College professor takes command of the local pulpit, prioritizing youth work.
Norwood “Meals on Wheels” Program Seeks Volunteers Amid Summer Shortage-August 4, 1976
Facing a summer volunteer shortage, Norwood's Meals on Wheels program coordinated by Janet Ruboy issued a call for drivers and packers to support local residents.