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The George H. Morse House: A Piece of Norwood History-This Day in Norwood History-September 10, 2012
Before Norwood was Norwood, the George H. Morse House was here. It s the oldest house in the community, and the family that lived there helped shape the town during its early years. “(The Morse House) is part of the Morse family,” said Morse House Restoration Committee historian Bill Pudsey. “Without the Morse family, you…
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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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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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Local Police Officer Slated as New Prospect for Norwood Police Chief After New York Captain Withraws-September 10, 1981
Town Manager John J. Carroll turns to a regional police officer as his new top prospect for Norwood police chief after housing hurdles and controversy derail Captain Arthur V. Deutsch.
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