A comprehensive daily compilation of historical news from Norwood, Massachusetts on August 3. Featuring stories of town planning, public safety efforts, regional transportation, local achievements, and community concert traditions.
Norwood Selectmen Demand Immediate Action on Faulty Fire Hydrants-August 21, 1985
Norwood selectmen demand immediate action on faulty hydrants following a Walnut Avenue fire where firefighters were hampered by three broken plugs.
Adams-Russell Cable Services Tells Norwood Selectmen Local Cable System is Completed-August 8, 1984
Company Announces Energizing of Public Institutional Loop as Two-Year Rate Freeze Certification Process Approaches NORWOOD — Representatives from Adams-Russell Cable Services informed town selectmen last night that Norwood's cable television … Continue reading Adams-Russell Cable Services Tells Norwood Selectmen Local Cable System is Completed-August 8, 1984
Norwood Labor Negotiations Stalled Awaiting State Free Cash Certification-July 31, 1984
Contract negotiations between Norwood and its municipal and school labor unions remain on hold while town officials await state certification of available free cash to fund wage increases.
Emergency Taxiway Repairs Scheduled to Begin-August 21, 1980
Norwood Airport Commission Chairman Walter J. Grady secures $3,000 for emergency taxiway repairs ordered by the state after a bookkeeping mix-up.
Norwood Fire Chief Seeks Equal Commendations and Rewards-July 23, 1980
Request Follows Hazardous Chemical Leak On July 22, 1980, Norwood Fire Chief Thomas J. Barry addressed the Board of Selectmen to advocate for formal commendations and paid time off for … Continue reading Norwood Fire Chief Seeks Equal Commendations and Rewards-July 23, 1980
Road Resurfacing Project in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1978
Faced with decades of neglected road maintenance, Norwood officials debated an ambitious $1.9 million resurfacing plan in 1978. While proponents saw it as a path to smooth roads, others questioned the feasibility of the massive effort.
Norwood Zeroes In On School Vandals-August 3, 1977
A newly formed blue‑ribbon security committee convened to confront a surge of costly vandalism at Norwood’s public schools. Members reviewed structural, technological, and community‑based deterrents while assigning formal research duties for a comprehensive townwide response.
Norwood Airport Centennial Open House Draws Massive Crowds for Balloon Rides and Aviation Exhibits-July 31, 1972
Norwood Airport celebrated the town's centennial with a bustling weekend open house featuring hot air balloons, model airplane contests, and over 1,000 flights.