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Norwood Explorer Posts Experience Remarkable Growth to Eight Active Chapters-October 22, 1975
Driven by coed participation, hands-on career programs, and strong community support, Norwood’s Explorer scouting program expanded from two to eight active posts in a single year.
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Selectmen Finalize Warrant for Special Town Meeting Featuring Strict Public Drinking Bylaw-October 22, 1975
Norwood selectmen finalized a 22-article special town meeting warrant featuring a controversial public drinking bylaw proposed by State Rep. Gregory W. Sullivan to grant police arrest powers.
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George Elias Formally Resigns From Finance Commission to Avoid Special Election-October 22, 1974
Former Finance Commissioner George Elias officially resigned his post, timing his departure to avoid a costly special election while hinting at a potential run for selectman.
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Centennial Committee Drama Over Chronicle Project Ends in Resignation Reversal-October 22, 1971
Centennial Committee chronicle chairman Ambrose J. Kelly withdrew his resignation after securing final authority over advertising materials, while the committee voted to hire Dr. Bryant Tolles to write the town’s history.
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300 Cheering Townspeople Welcome World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates Star Richie Hebner Home-October 22, 1971
World Series hero Richie Hebner received a hero’s welcome in Norwood, complete with a parade, police escort, key to the town, and tributes celebrating his stellar performance with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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United Church Men’s Club Chicken Supper-This Day in Norwood History-October 22, 1944
HEAD TABLE GUESTS at the chicken supper which opened the season of the United Men’s Club Monday night at the United Church are (left to right) Rev. Edmund Miller, new pastor of the church; Charles Donnell, club president; Lt. Lewis Harris, 10th Air Force veteran recently returned from the Burma-India China theatre, who was the…
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Offer Made For Beacon School-This Day in Norwood History-October 22, 1942
Offer Made For Beacon School-This Day in Norwood History-October 22, 1942
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Norwood Officer Captures Two Men From Murder Car-This Day in Norwood History-October 22, 1923
Norwood Officer Captures Two Men From Murder Car-This Day in Norwood History-October 22, 1923
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PATROLMAN DONNELL HAS FINE RECORD AS OFFICER-This Day in Norwood History-October 22, 1923
Wrestler and All-Around Athlete, in Perfect Shape Despite 230 Pounds Has Many Important Captures to His Credit Already Patrolman Charles R. Donnell who early this morning captured Jeremiah J. Horgan and Henry T. Keefe, who later were held in connection with the killing of orccer Gonya of the Boston force, is 36 years old and…
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Hearing For Police Chief Sackett-This Day in Norwood History-October 22, 1908
Hearing For Police Chief Sackett-This Day in Norwood History-October 22, 1908
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