November 1981-Sanco Toy

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Proposed Norwood Medical Arts Building and School Committee Budget Decisions-October 31, 1963

Architectural plans were unveiled for the proposed Norwood Medical Arts Building, while the School Committee voted to release its 1964 budget and adopted a new extended sick leave policy for teachers.
Developer Frank R. Simoni Seeks Zoning Change for New Shopping Center Project-August 21, 1963

Developer Frank R. Simoni has petitioned the Norwood Planning Board for a zoning change on Walpole Street to construct a shopping center, prompting a public hearing set for September 9.
Sears, Roebuck to Build Store In Norwood Shopping Center-May 22, 1960

On May 22, 1960, a crowd of civic, business, and government leaders gathered beneath a bright late‑spring sky at the Norwood Shopping Center, where a ceremonial shovel of earth marked the beginning of a major new chapter in local retail life. The groundbreaking celebrated the start of construction on a 31,500‑square‑foot Sears, Roebuck and Co.…
Community News-September 15, 1955

Miss Dougherty’s dance studio prepares to open on Day Street, Norfolk County Extension sets fall workshops in Walpole, and Local 362 resumes its monthly meetings.
Norwood’s Thriving Business Scene-August 4, 1955

A look back at Norwood in 1955 reveals a thriving local economy filled with bustling auto dealerships like Boch Nash, popular eateries like Green Jade, and trusted neighborhood hardware stores and beauty salons.
War Conditions Cause Change In South End Hardware Hours-November 6, 1942

War Conditions Cause Change In South End Hardware Hours-This Day In Norwood History-November 6, 1942
Women Working at Bendix To Be Best In Country-November 5, 1942

Women Working at Bendix To Be Best In Country-This Day In Norwood History-November 5, 1942