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 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.
Norwood Hospital Proposes Purchasing Civic Center as Expansion Alternative, Other Selectmen’s Notes-August 6, 1975
Facing severe space constraints and rising relocation estimates to Walpole, Norwood Hospital officials proposed acquiring the Civic Center as a viable local expansion alternative during a selectmen's meeting.â €
Norwood Conservation Commission Seeks Expert Associates-July 31, 1975
The Norwood Conservation Commission, led by Chairman Bettina Cottrell, launched a community search for scientific and legal associates to assist with open space and wetlands management.