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Tag: Walter Dempsey

October 2, 1993September 23, 2026 georgenhs Arts and Culture, Public Event, This Day In Norwood History

Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand Dedication Ceremony-October 2, 1993

Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand Dedication Ceremony-This Day In Norwood History-October 2, 1993

August 25, 1993August 24, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

No Public Works Involvement in Gazebo Construction-August 25, 1993

Following complaints regarding municipal labor on the new town common gazebo, Town Manager John Carroll clarified that public workers were performing essential sidewalk and utility repairs.

September 4, 1986September 3, 2026 georgenhs Bars & Restaurants, This Day In Norwood History

Selectmen Deny Apollo Restaurant Liquor License on Split Vote-September 4, 1986

The owners of the Apollo Restaurant suffered a setback when their bid for a liquor license—intended for a planned function hall in the former Orent Bros. store on Washington Street … Continue reading Selectmen Deny Apollo Restaurant Liquor License on Split Vote-September 4, 1986

August 7, 1986August 5, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Selectmen Oppose Cablevision’s Proposed Rate Hike-August 7, 1986

Faced with a proposed 32 percent rate hike by Adams Russell Cablevision that would boost "Supercable" packages from $7.50 to $14.50 monthly, Norwood selectmen scheduled a public hearing at Junior High South.

September 11, 1985September 10, 2026 georgenhs Board of Selectmen, Local Business History, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Selectmen Refuse to Renew Liquor Licenses for Two Closed South Norwood Bars-September 11, 1985

Selectmen move to revoke inactive liquor licenses for Dundulis' Lunch and the fire-damaged Headquarters Cafe, reject a 4% hotel tax, and pursue cable litigation.

August 24, 1977August 20, 2026 georgenhs Fire Department, Norwood Police Department, This Day In Norwood History

John Shea Appointed Full-Time Norwood Firefighter-August 24, 1977

After being dismissed from the police force due to an age technicality, John Shea was unanimously appointed as a full-time Norwood firefighter by selectmen.

June 14, 1967July 19, 2026 georgenhs Business, This Day In Norwood History

Star Market Breaks Ground For Norwood Distribution Center-June 14, 1967

A grocery powerhouse selects a prime 55-acre parcel near Route 1 and the railroad, launching a massive development project that required 50 town meetings to approve.

August 26, 1965August 25, 2026 georgenhs Infrastrcture, This Day In Norwood History

Selectmen Call for Up-to-Date Delinquent Debt Listing-August 26, 1965

Norwood selectmen called for updated listings of delinquent town service accounts and authorized Dr. Norton Fishman to construct an access road along George Willett Parkway at his own expense.

July 28, 1964July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Is Host To Crew Of Norse Sailing Vessel-July 28, 1964

This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1964-Norwood Is Host To Crew Of Norse Sailing Vessel

May 6, 1964July 19, 2026 georgenhs Hockey, Sports, This Day In Norwood History

Hockey Testimonial Is Gala Affair; Honor Blane Maus, Tom Clifford, Sr.-This Day in Norwood History-May 6, 1964

May 6, 1964-Members of the Norwood High Hockey team, champs of the Bay State League, were honored at the Elks Hall last Wednesday. A packed house enjoyed every minute of … Continue reading Hockey Testimonial Is Gala Affair; Honor Blane Maus, Tom Clifford, Sr.-This Day in Norwood History-May 6, 1964

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