This Day In Norwood History-October 18

This Day In Norwood History-October 18

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Norwood Airport Struggles Under Post-9/11 FAA Security Rules-October 18, 2001

Economic Pinch at Norwood Airport-October 18, 2001 The Norwood Airport is facing a severe financial squeeze brought on by sweeping new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) security rules enacted in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks. “The airport is struggling economically,” stated assistant town manager Bernie Cooper. “There is no question that there has…
Garen Daly Breathes New Life Into Norwood Cinema-October 18, 1993

Reviving a Community Landmark-October 18, 1993 Garen Daly knows full well that the Norwood Cinema is no Wang Center. The 43-year-old theater director has no grand illusions of turning the local movie house into a glittering Boston landmark, but he is fiercely determined to build its reputation for quality entertainment through a carefully curated mix…
Young Norwood Mechanic Builds Custom MG-Jeep Hybrid-October 18, 1982

The Birth of a Bright Yellow Hybrid-October 18, 1982 Motorists traveling around Norwood have likely caught sight of an unusual, eye-catching vehicle cruising local streets. From a distance, the bright yellow automobile resembles a chubby old-time roadster, though it rides much higher on its wheels. A closer inspection, however, reveals a mechanical chimera: a custom…
Farrs Begin New Ministry as Co-Pastors of United Church of Norwood-October 18, 1980

Unanimous Vote Establishes Husband-Wife Co-Pastorship-October 18, 1980 A unique ministry begins tomorrow at 10 a.m. when the husband-wife team of The Rev. Ronald S. Farr and The Rev. Patricia Heaney Farr are installed as co-pastors of the United Church of Norwood. Operating as a true partnership, the couple will share equally in the pastoral duties…
George F. Willett School Faces Potential Temporary Reprieve-October 18, 1979

Enrollment and Space Questions Revive Closing Debate-October 18, 1979 The future of the George F. Willett School is back under intense scrutiny. Although the School Committee voted on January 17 to shutter the facility in 1980, School Superintendent Louis J. Taris told the committee last night that the timeline might be flexible. “The timing hinges…
The Town Manager and the Social Security District Manager-October 18, 1979

Residents walking through Norwood frequently stop in their tracks when they run into James J. Kelly, offering cheerful greetings of, “Hi John, how’s things going?” It is rarely a matter of poor memory; rather, Kelly bears a striking, remarkable resemblance to Norwood Town Manager John J. Carroll. The uncanny doppelgänger phenomenon plays out regularly across…
Martin J. Lydon Returns to Norwood Selectmen’s Table-October 18, 1978

A Swift Return Following Major Surgery-October 18, 1978 Less than two weeks after undergoing major throat surgery at a Boston hospital, Martin J. Lydon surprised attendees in the municipal chamber by returning to his seat at the Board of Selectmen‘s table last night. Reassuming his public duties far sooner than his prescribed recuperation period would…
Project Together Opens to Serve Socially Isolated Seniors-October 18, 1977

Designed to combat isolation and provide vital community support, Project Together officially opened its doors yesterday at the I and A building in East Dedham Square. Serving socially isolated senior citizens across Norwood and Dedham, the new social service organization welcomed 30 to 40 seniors to its opening event to outline its comprehensive menu of…
Library Exhibit Caps Bicentennial Celebration-October 18, 1976

The Morrill Memorial Library in Norwood opened a special exhibition of handcrafted Bicentennial projects yesterday, marking the official finale of the town’s year-long 200th anniversary observance. Coordinated by adult services librarian Barbara Carow, the display was organized to celebrate and recognize the diverse commemorative projects created by local residents throughout the milestone anniversary year. Needlework…