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September 25, 1991September 18, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Police Department, This Day In Norwood History

Three Norwood Police Officers Receive State George L. Hanna Bravery Awards-September 25, 1991

Norwood police officers Richard Giacoppo, Kevin Grasso, and Robert Harkins receive state George L. Hanna bravery awards from Gov. William Weld for rescuing hostages from an armed gunman.

September 5, 1991September 4, 2026 georgenhs Politics, This Day In Norwood History

Mitch Pentowski Announces 1992 Republican Bid for Norwood House Seat-September 5, 1991

School Committee member and local insurance broker Joseph "Mitch" Pentowski announced yesterday that he will enter the 1992 Republican primary race for state representative, marking a shift from his lifelong … Continue reading Mitch Pentowski Announces 1992 Republican Bid for Norwood House Seat-September 5, 1991

August 29, 1991August 30, 2026 georgenhs Norwood School Committee, This Day In Norwood History

School Committee Unanimously Rejects State School-Choice Plan-August 29, 1991

Citing fears of overcrowding and severe financial strain on special education, the Norwood School Committee votes to reject Governor William Weld's school-choice program.

September 12, 1990September 10, 2026 georgenhs Politics, This Day In Norwood History

Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Steven Pierce Outlines Economic Plan to Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce-September 12, 1990

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steven Pierce outlines his small-business platform to the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce at Concannon's Village.

July 5, 1990September 4, 2026 georgenhs Community Events, Public Event, This Day In Norwood History

Estimated 70,000 Brave Heat to View Fourth of July Parade-July 5, 1990

A record crowd of 70,000 spectators turns out for Norwood's Fourth of July parade featuring marching bands, political figures, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

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