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Norwood Commerce Center, Winsmith Mill, Shut Down Due To Code Violations-October 29, 2020
Norwood Commerce Center, Winsmith Mill, Shut Down Due To Code Violations-This Day In Norwood History-October 29, 2020
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Norwood Hospital Welcomes America’s Favorite TV Mom, Florence Henderson-October 29, 2016
Following her keynote at Gillette Stadium’s Best Years Expo, Florence Henderson surprised Norwood Hospital patients and staff with a heartwarming bedside visit.
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Officials Seek Roof Replacement at Junior High School South Before 1984 Warranty Expiration-October 29, 1982
Citing chronic leaks and a 1984 warranty expiration, school committee member Roger M. Pelletier urged selectmen to press the bonding company for a full roof replacement at Junior High School South.
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SNARC Files Court Action Over Willett School Lease Dispute-October 29, 1982
Facing zoning roadblocks from town officials, SNCARC Director William F. Abel announced the agency filed a Superior Court lawsuit to secure a lease for the closed Willett School.
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School Department Returns Nearly $330,000 in Unspent Funds to Town-October 29, 1981
Presenting an annual administration report, the Norwood School Committee revealed nearly $330,000 in unspent salary and maintenance funds was returned to the town from the 1980-81 budget.
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Norwood Cinema Manager Voluntarily Alters “So Fine” Movie Poster Following Selectmen Inquiries-October 29, 1981
Theater Manager Ron Hier Modifies R-Rated Poster After Public Taste Concerns Raised Management at the Norwood Cinema has taken matters into their own hands to address community concerns regarding provocative advertising. Theater manager Ron Hier voluntarily modified the promotional poster for the R-rated comedy film “So Fine” by placing two narrow banners advertising cut-rate ticket…
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Norwood Tests New Traffic Pattern at Subway Hill Intersection in South Norwood-October 29, 1980
Following recommendations from the South Norwood study committee, selectmen approved a temporary traffic island experiment at Subway Hill to improve safety at Washington and Chapel streets.
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Norwood Linebacker Paul Dyer Earns Defensive Player Honors After Shutout Over Walpole-October 29, 1980
Senior tri-captain Paul Dyer won Patriot Ledger Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording eight tackles and a sack in Norwood’s 6-0 shutout over Walpole.
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24-Year-Old David Coccia Takes Over Baton as Conductor of the Parkway Concert Orchestra-October 29, 1979
South Norwood native David Coccia, 24, has assumed leadership of the Parkway Concert Orchestra, succeeding his late mentor Robert A. Shreve and upholding a 34-year community musical tradition.
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Norwood High Sophomore Steven Wong Organizes Town-Wide Scout Blood Drive for Eagle Project-October 29, 1976
15-year-old Norwood High sophomore Steven Wong has united all local Boy Scout troops to organize a community-wide American Red Cross blood drive for his Eagle Scout project.
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