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Norwood Hospital Demolition-Draper Building Then and Now-September 14, 2022
Below you will find links to all our posts about the ongoing demolition at Norwood Hospital. Do you have photos or videos of the demolition work at Norwood Hospital you would like to share? Please send them to us! Include your name and the date they were taken and you will receive credit in the…
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Star warehouse to close-September 14, 1999
In a major post-merger integration move, Shaw’s parent company J Sainsbury Plc announces the impending closure of the Star Market distribution warehouse in Norwood, triggering a high-stakes standoff with Teamsters Local 25.
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Norwood High Football Opens Season with Thrilling 21-19 Victory Over Newton North-September 14, 1992
Aaron Walkins experienced a dramatic swing from potential goat to hero within the span of 12 plays, ultimately holding his breath alongside the rest of the Norwood High School football team as a last-second field goal attempt sailed wide. Newton North kicker Jon McMillan missed a 31-yard field goal to the right as time expired…
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Phyllis Boucher Succeeds Longtime Director Bartley J. King as Health Director-September 14, 1983
Phyllis Boucher is hired as Norwood’s new public health director, succeeding longtime administrator Bartley J. King as a civil service dispute heads toward a Sept. 26 hearing.
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Proposed Washington Street Rezoning Divides Norwood Hospital Area Residents Ahead of Special Town Meeting-September 14, 1982
A special town meeting rezoning proposal to allow professional offices on Washington Street near Norwood Hospital draws sharp debate from neighboring property owners.
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Voters Head to Polls Tomorrow in High-Stakes Referendum Over $2.2 Million Guild School Civic Center Conversion-September 14, 1981
Norwood voters prepare for tomorrow’s high-stakes referendum on spending $2.2 million to convert the former Aaron Guild School into a municipal civic and recreation center.
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Unarmed Man Robs McDonald’s Restaurant on Route 1 of Cash Bag-September 14, 1981
An unarmed robber enters a Route 1 McDonald’s through a rear service door and escapes with a cash bag after threatening the assistant manager.
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Prescott School Security Roadway Proposal Sparks Opposition from Residents &PTA-September 14, 1979
Prescott School neighbors and the PTA oppose a security committee proposal to pave a perimeter roadway for police patrols, citing student safety and vandalism concerns.
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David W. Wall Enters Oct. 24 Special Election Race for Father’s Late Seat on Board of Selectmen-September 14, 1978
David W. Wall announces his candidacy for his late father Joseph W. Wall’s seat on the Board of Selectmen in the Oct. 24 special election.
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School Supplies Budget Maintained at Prior Year Level Amid Spending Pressures and Utility Shortfall Concerns-September 14, 1978
Superintendent Louis J. Taris reports that Norwood’s school instructional supplies budget maintains prior-year per-pupil rates despite tight spending constraints.
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