This Day In Norwood History-October 17

This Day In Norwood History-October 17

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From Manufacturing to Retail: The Evolution of Route 1 in Norwood-October 17, 1994

A Changing Landscape on Route 1 Long-time Sumner Street resident Pauline Stonis, 71, can vividly recall when the Neponset Valley Ice Cream store stood virtually alone along Route 1 in Norwood, surrounded by what she described as “real country.” Over the decades, however, that pastoral highway transformed into a bustling commercial corridor dotted with auto…
National TV Broadcast Generates Flood of Tips on Norwood Con Artist-October 17, 1991

Unsolved Mysteries Sparks Nationwide Response Telephones at the Norwood Police Department rang off the hook as viewers from across the country phoned in investigative leads regarding a notorious con artist who robbed two senior citizens of their life savings. The influx of information arrived mere minutes after the popular NBC network television program, “Unsolved Mysteries“—hosted…
Norwood Heads to Court with Auto Dealer Ernie Boch-October 17, 1990

Dealership Dispute Headed to Norfolk Superior Court After five weeks of stalled negotiations and failed attempts to reach an out-of-court compromise, the town of Norwood is officially preparing to face prominent auto dealer Ernie Boch in a high-stakes legal showdown. Town officials altered their strategy following a closed-door executive session, abandoning talk of settlement in…
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 due to a massive surge in requests. According to Norwood police spokesman Paul Bishop, the department has witnessed a steady climb in numbers over the…
Norwood Dominates Needham 24-0 to Remain Unbeaten-October 17, 1983

Wenstrom and Mustangs Stifle Rockets The Norwood High School football team put on a masterclass in all-phases dominance on a crisp autumn Saturday, defeating Needham 24-0 to improve their stellar record to 5-0. With the shutout victory, the Mustangs captured a coveted tie for first place in the Bay State League standings alongside Natick. The…
Norwood Board Weighs Alternatives For Two Lyman Place Houses-October 17, 1973

Rewritten Narrative Feature A Town Divided Over Municipal Property The future of two Lyman Place houses—purchased by Town Meeting for $25,000—remains completely unresolved following a tense and ultimately inconclusive joint meeting between the Board of Selectmen, the Youth Commission, and representatives from the Pulse hotline. Situated near the public works yard, the properties were initially…
Norwood Mustangs Triumph Over Framingham South-October 17, 1966

Gridiron Grit: Mustangs Ground Out Victory The Norwood High School football team demonstrated the true meaning of cohesive teamwork and backfield brilliance on a crisp Saturday afternoon, defeating a dangerous Framingham South squad by a score of 19-6. Entering the contest as the defending co-champions of the Bay State League, Norwood faced mounting pressure compounded…
Leonard Sansone, Famed Artist, Killed in Crash-October 17, 1963

Word has been received here of the recent death In an automobile accident in Miami, Fla., of Leonard Sansone, 46, former Norwood resident and nationally known artist, who won fame during World War II as the creator of the famed cartoon character “GI Wolf.” Sansone, who had made his home in Miami for the past…
Official Minutes Of Norwood Selectmen Meeting-October 17, 1957

Meeting Regular meeting of Board of Selectmen was held on Tuesday, October 8, 1957 at 7:00 P.M. in the Selectmen’s Room, Municipal Building. Present Chairman Charles L. Rich, Harry B. Butters, James J. Drummey, John A. Abdallah and Walter J. Dempsey. Minutes: On motion of Selectman Drummey, seconded by Selectman Butters, It was voted to…