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The George H. Morse House: A Piece of Norwood History-September 10, 2012
Explore the 144-year history of the George H. Morse House in South Norwood, the oldest home in town, and the 12-year community-led effort to restore the Ezra Morse homestead.
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Norwood High Field Hockey Trio Ready to Lead Mustangs in Quest Past Postseason Hurdles-September 10, 1994
Senior veterans Jen Connor, Laura Sheehan, and Jen Gillis anchor a strong Norwood High field hockey squad seeking a deep postseason run under coach Sharon Steih.
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Retired 25-Year-Old Norwood Fire Ladder Truck Sold for $500-September 10, 1992
Norwood selectmen vote to sell a retired 25-year-old fire department ladder truck for $500 to Greenville, Maine, bolstering the rural town’s volunteer fire service.
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British Bird-Control Firm Ousts Pigeons from Norwood Town Hall Ledges-September 10, 1991
British firm Norwood Bird Master successfully installs stainless steel netting and high-tension wire on Town Hall ledges, ending a stubborn pigeon infestation for $1,750.
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First Day of School Brings Excitement and New Beginnings for Norwood’s Class of 1999-September 10, 1987
Norwood students return to class for the 1987-88 school year, marking the first day of school for the Balch Elementary first-graders who make up the graduating class of 1999.
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Balch and Norwood High Welcome Students on the First Day of School for the Class of 1999-September 10, 1987
Balch Elementary and Norwood High welcome students back for the 1987-88 academic year, marking the first day of school for the graduating Class of 1999.
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Norwood Selectmen Refuse to Renew Liquor Licenses for Two Closed South Norwood Bars-September 11, 1985
Selectmen move to revoke inactive liquor licenses for Dundulis’ Lunch and the fire-damaged Headquarters Cafe, reject a 4% hotel tax, and pursue cable litigation.
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Publishing Firm Loses Option to Buy Former Stop & Shop Supermarket Site-September 10, 1985
Dedham publishing firm Horizon House loses its purchase option on the former Stop & Shop supermarket in Norwood Center after failing to secure $3.8 million in state financing.
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School Officials Seek $62,700 from Town Meeting to Fund Classroom Computers-September 10, 1982
School officials plan to ask town meeting for $62,700 to purchase 16 computers for elementary, junior high, and high schools to introduce students to computer technology.
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Data Processing Budget Deficit and Special Town Meeting Headed to Norwood Warrant-September 10, 1980
Town Manager John J. Carroll reports a $54,700 data processing budget deficit, and assessors seek $16,000 for revaluation upkeep ahead of a planned special town meeting.
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