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Hospital Campaign-October 31, 1983
Boston arist Bob Guillemin, also known as Sidewalk Sam, drew this picture as part of an advertising campaign for Norwood Hospital. The theme is “combining human compassion with the latest in medical technology.” Guillemin is scheduled to appear at an open house in the hospital’s new building Nov. 20. The public is invited to tour…
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150 Norwood High Students Walk Out and March to Protest $5 Million Renovation Delays-October 31, 1985
Protesting ongoing delays in a $5 million renovation project that has kept them displaced at Junior High North, 150 Norwood High students staged a walkout and marched to the high school.
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Town Manager John Carroll Proposes Adding 5,600 Veterans’ Names to Norwood Memorial Hall-October 31, 1983
Town Manager John Carroll recommended adding 5,600 names of WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans to Norwood Memorial Hall using 70 new wall-mounted metal panels.
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Spooktacular Finale: F. Holland Day House Hosts Final Night of Halloween Haunted House-October 31, 1983
The F. Holland Day House opens its doors tonight for the final evening of Norwood’s weeklong Halloween Haunted House, featuring afternoon matinees and evening tours for local families.
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Norwood Center Undergoes $2 Million Downtown Revitalization to Counter Suburban Mall Competition-October 31, 1983
Supported by $2 million in federal funding and a Chamber of Commerce storefront initiative, Norwood Center is undergoing streetscape upgrades and storefront modernizations along Washington Street.
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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…
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Retiring Congressman James Burke Bids Farewell to Federal Retirees at Norwood VFW Hall-October 31, 1978
Retiring 11th District U.S. Rep. James Burke reflected on his 20-year career, Medicare battles, and advocacy for seniors during an emotional farewell address to federal retirees in Norwood.
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Norwood Residents Mobilize to Save Balch and Callahan Schools from Proposed Closure-October 31, 1978
More than 200 residents packed the Balch School cafeteria to protest a preliminary recommendation to close the Balch and Callahan elementary schools, organizing PTAs to lobby the School Committee.
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Dr. Karen Jaffe Goldstein Joins Norwood Hospital Staff as Speech Pathologist-October 31, 1977
Newly appointed Norwood Hospital speech pathologist Dr. Karen Jaffe Goldstein is helping stroke, neurological, and cleft palate patients recover their ability to communicate.
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Norwood Field Hockey Caps Perfect Defensive Season Behind Goaltender Julie O’Brien’s 18th Shutout-October 31, 1974
Goaltender Julie O’Brien earned her 18th shutout as unbeaten Norwood High field hockey capped a 17-0-1 regular season, outscoring opponents 110-0 without allowing a single goal.
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