This Day In Norwood History-September 15

Veterans Monument Dedicated-September 15, 1991

Thousands of residents gather in Norwood center to dedicate Frank Simoni’s $500,000 “Protectors of the American Way” veterans monument, featuring keynote speaker Brig. Gen. Richard I. Neal.
Health Board Records Reveal Half of Norwood Food Establishments Uninspected-September 15, 1977

Health board records show over half of Norwood’s food establishments went uninspected since 1975, sparking friction between members and a possible resignation threat from Health Director Bartley J. King.
Selectmen Consider Town Square Curfew and Crackdown on South Norwood Bar Violations-September 15, 1976

Norwood selectmen weigh a town square curfew and increased police enforcement around South Norwood bars following widespread complaints of vandalism and drinking violations.
Permanent School Building Construction Committee Votes to Proceed with Permanent Roof Plans for Burned-Out Junior High South and Aaron Guild School-September 15, 1972

School building construction committee votes to proceed with permanent roof plans for Junior High South and Aaron Guild School, while Endean Park junior high plans secure SBAB approval.
Norwood Community Center Opens Doors for Citizen Recreation Programs Under Director Kevin Dixon-September 15, 1969

The new Norwood Community Center at 820 Washington St. opens its doors under Recreation Director Kevin Dixon, offering slimnastics, dance, swimming, and youth basketball.
Ribbon Cutting For Anton’s Cleaners-September 15, 1965

RIBBON-CUTTING — The grand opening of Norwood’s newest cleaners, Anton’s in the Norwood Plaza, was held last Saturday morning before a large gathering. Taking part in the ribbon-cutting ceremonies were, left to right, John Alevizos, developer of the Plaza; Marshall Weiner, Anton plant manager; Arthur Anton, president of the company; Town Manager Walter Blasenak, cutting…
Puritan Furniture 25th Anniversary Sale-September 15, 1965

Puritan Furniture 25th Anniversary Sale-This Day In Norwood History-September 15, 1965
10 Flee Smoky Apartment Fire-September 15, 1965

A smoky fire in an apartment at 264 Dean street early last Monday morning caused injury to one firefighter, damage to the apartment estimated at $3500 and caused 10 persons to flee at 3:33 a.m. According to Fire Chief living Dobson and Fire Lt. Robert Stanton, the fire was believed to have been caused by…
Norwood Marine Completes Boot Training-September 15, 1957

Norwood Marine Completes Boot Training-This Day In Norwood History-September 15, 1957
Community News-September 15, 1955

Miss Dougherty’s dance studio prepares to open on Day Street, Norfolk County Extension sets fall workshops in Walpole, and Local 362 resumes its monthly meetings.