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Norwood Hospital Demolition-October 2, 2022- Plimpton Building
Over the last several days, the first building built for hospital purposes in the town of Norwood, the Plimpton building, was demolished. The building was constructed in 1926, and named for Herbert M. Plimpton, president of the original Board of Trustees of Norwood Hospital. We’ve included some photos of the interior when it was used…
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Gas Leak in Norwood Forces Evacuation of 50 Homes-October 2, 2012
Residents of 50 homes were forced to evacuate due to a large gas leak at the intersection of Lenox Street and Hillside Avenue. Around 2:55 p.m, someone reported a possible gas leak. According to Norwood Fire Department spokesman George Morrice, Norwood Fire Capt. Michael Costello arrived at the scene and discovered that a construction crew…
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Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand Dedication Ceremony-October 2, 1993
Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand Dedication Ceremony-This Day In Norwood History-October 2, 1993
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Teenage Scavenger Hunt Sparks Outrage and Property Thefts Across Norwood-October 2, 1990
A weekend teenage scavenger hunt in Norwood leads to stolen stop signs, missing newspaper boxes, and a brazen attempt to steal a 7-foot Domino’s Noid mascot.
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Finance Commission Approves Youth Basketball Use of Nahatan Street Civic Center-October 2, 1984
The Finance Commission approves reserve funding for the Norwood Basketball Association to use the Nahatan Street civic center for youth weekend basketball programs.
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Public Works Officials Report Surge in Vandalism at Town-Owned Highland Cemetery-October 2, 1982
Public works officials report a sharp rise in vandalism at Highland Cemetery, including damaged water faucets, smashed vigil lights, and upended headstones.
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Property Valuations Projected to Surge 240% Under Norwood Revaluation Program-October 2, 1981
Board of Assessors Chairman James J. Drummey warns Norwood special town meeting that property valuations will increase 240% under the new revaluation program.
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Proposition 2 1/2 Debate at Town Hall Sparks Heated Clash Over Tax Reform-October 2, 1980
Francis “Chip” Faulkner and State Rep. Gerald Cohen clash in a heated debate at Norwood Town Hall over the tax-cutting ballot initiative Proposition 2 1/2.
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Norwood Cinema Granted One-Year License Amid Board Division Over X-Rated Film Restrictions-October 2, 1974
Norwood selectmen vote 3-2 to grant a one-year operating license to new cinema owner Roger A. Lockwood, with strict prohibitions against screening X-rated films.
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Norwood High School Refines Open Campus Program in Second Year of Operation-October 2, 1972
Entering its second year, Norwood High School’s open campus system sees tighter corridor rules, sophomore restrictions, and expanded academic seminars while undergoing state-mandated evaluation.
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