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Graphic Designer Judi Hershman Launches Independent Studio Alongside Basset Hound Model Harvey-October 24, 1978
Norwood native Judi Hershman has opened Hershman’s Graphic Design at 252 Washington St., offering full advertising services while launching her basset hound, Harvey, into modeling.
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Norwood High School Marching Band Captures Fourth Consecutive State Title at Cawley Stadium-October 24, 1977
Directed by Paul M. Alberta and Jack Bernazzani, the Norwood High School marching band won the Class A division at the Massachusetts state competition in Lowell for the fourth consecutive year.
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Norwood Defeats Defending Super Bowl Champion Walpole-October 24, 1977
Paced by Chris Collins’ touchdown, two-point conversion, and 32-yard field goal, alongside a sixth consecutive shutout defense, Norwood blanked Walpole 11-0.
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South Norwood Residents Express Frustration Over Proposed Central Business District Study-October 24, 1977
South Norwood residents and town meeting members alleged municipal neglect after officials proposed a $12,000 central business district study that excludes the southern neighborhood.
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Norwood Visiting Nurses Association Champions Home Care and Expands Community Services-October 24, 1977
Celebrating a legacy dating back to 1906, the Norwood Visiting Nurses Association provides comprehensive home healthcare, medical equipment loans, and free monthly wellness clinics.
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Balch School Welcomes First Full-Time Bilingual Teacher for Growing Portuguese Student Community-October 24, 1975
Driven by parent advocacy led by Manuel DaCosta, the Balch School welcomed its first full-time bilingual teacher, Mrs. Diane Lawrence Callahan, to support Norwood’s growing Portuguese student population.
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Norwood Hospital to Combat Suburban Drinking Crisis-October 24, 1973
As Norwood Hospital’s new alcoholism coordinator, Joan Gallagher partners with local police and employers to address the hidden crisis of suburban alcoholism across the 11-town region.
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Developer Alan G. Zuker Consolidates Control Over Norwood Arena Site on Route 1-October 24, 1972
Brookline developer Alan G. Zuker acquired a controlling interest in the Norwood Arena Corporation for $900,000, paving the way for future commercial or residential zoning petitions.
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Seventeen High School Students Selected to Train on Norwood Municipal Building Carillon-October 24, 1972
Reviving a 1928 Musical Tradition Since its installation in 1928, Norwood’s unique carillon housed within the municipal building tower has been mastered and regularly played by only two musicians. However, a sweeping new initiative launched by town officials and school leaders is set to expand the town’s supply of carillonneurs by 17. The revival was…
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Norwood High School Principal John F. Monbouquette Selected for Prestigious European and Soviet Educational Study Tour-October 24, 1968
Norwood High School Principal John F. Monbouquette was chosen from 1,200 New England educators to participate in a three-man study group visiting schools across Europe and the Soviet Union. Categories: Norwood Public Schools,
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