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December 1, 1991October 30, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood High Opens Communications Through TV-December 1, 1991

Producing a daily morning show and broadcasting live local events, Norwood High's student-run TV studio combines hands-on media training with advanced satellite learning technology.

July 24, 1991July 23, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Schools Get Backing for Cable TV-July 24, 1991

The Norwood School Committee unanimously voted to pursue a $530,000 federal Even Start grant utilizing cable television to expand early childhood education for Norwood and Westwood.

June 28, 1991July 19, 2026 georgenhs Health & Medicine, Human Interest, This Day In Norwood History

Breaking the Silence on Brittle Bone Disorder-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1991

A Norwood family's national custody battle over a rare bone disorder inspires a new library support group to protect innocent parents.

July 13, 1990August 6, 2026 georgenhs Fire, This Day In Norwood History

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.

July 11, 1990September 4, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood American Legion Bounces Back with Decisive Victory over Westwood-July 11, 1990

Norwood American Legion Dominates Westwood On July 11, 1990, the Norwood American Legion baseball team emphatically dispelled any concerns regarding their late-season momentum by defeating Westwood with a commanding 14–3 … Continue reading Norwood American Legion Bounces Back with Decisive Victory over Westwood-July 11, 1990

October 17, 1989October 15, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Police Department, This Day In Norwood History

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

August 14, 1987August 22, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, Coaches, This Day In Norwood History

Legion Baseball Built on Wall-August 14, 1987

Entering the Massachusetts state semifinals against Natick, Norwood American Legion baseball is guided by legendary 24-year head coach Pete Wall.

July 17, 1985July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Developer Proposes Modifications to Park Place South Industrial Park-July 17, 1985

The commission postponed a ruling until August 6, 1985, to study the revised plans for the office and warehouse complex on Route 1.

August 14, 1984August 12, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Planning Board Proposes Water Resources Protection District to Safeguard Ellis Well Field-August 14, 1984

Norwood's planning board voted to place a water resources protection district zoning bylaw on the September 24 special town meeting warrant to protect the Ellis Avenue well field.

August 13, 1984August 22, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Recreation, This Day In Norwood History

Transplanted Flagpole Finds New Home at Alfred H. Doherty Playground on Sumner Street-August 13, 1984

Donated by Charles and Mildred O'Malia, a refurbished 20-foot flagpole originally built in New Hampshire now graces the Alfred H. Doherty Playground on Sumner Street.

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