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Bernice Wenstrom Wins 2011 Anne Lydon Volunteer of the Year Award-September 17, 2011
Amid a crowd of Norwood High School students and booths offering local food specialties, Norwood’s Superintendent of Recreation, Jerry Miller, invited Bernice Wenstrom to join him on the Walter Dempsey gazebo on to receive the prestigious Anne Lydon Volunteer of the Year Award. “There are so many people in town who will raise their hands…
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Dr. John Chessare Takes Helm as President of Caritas Norwood Hospital-September 17, 2005
Dr. John Chessare takes over as president of Caritas Norwood Hospital, planning to apply manufacturing variability management to slash elective surgery delays.
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Norwood Stuns English 3-0 on Last-Second Field Goal-September 17, 1984
John Nee kicks a 28-yard field goal with five seconds left to give Norwood a dramatic 3-0 victory over English following a controversial no-call.
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Fate of Winslow School Property Uncertain as Selectmen Reject All Bids-September 17, 1980
Norwood selectmen reject all four development bids for the former Winslow School property, leaving the site’s future uncertain.
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Selectmen Reject All Development Bids for Winslow School, Leaving Future Uncertain-September 17, 1980
Norwood selectmen reject all four development bids for the former Winslow School property on Chapel Street, leaving the four-acre site’s future uncertain.
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Retired Detective Sergeant Arthur J. Groh Honored at Walpole Testimonial-September 17, 1979
Retired Norwood Detective Sergeant Arthur J. Groh is honored for 29 years of police service during a testimonial dinner at the Boylston Verein Club.
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Norwood Selectmen Discuss Public Smoking and Health Hazards-September 17, 1979
Norwood selectmen Martin Lydon and Walter Dempsey discuss public smoking and personal health battles against tobacco use.
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Ambrose Kelly Renews Criticism Over Norwood Hospital Civic Center Purchase-September 17, 1979
Former Finance Commissioner Ambrose J. Kelly revives opposition to Norwood Hospital’s purchase of the Civic Center, arguing promised replacement facilities have not materialized
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Norwood Hospital Weighs Civic Center Expansion, Light Meter Tampering Under Investigation, MDC Wastewater Plant Sites Debated-September 17, 1976
Norwood Hospital trustees prepare for an October 27 decision on acquiring the Civic Center site for expansion, while town officials investigate light meter tampering and review MDC wastewater plant sites.
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Selectmen Reaffirm Objections to MBTA Plan, Address Local Zoning, Public Works, and Community Affairs-September 17, 1975
Norwood selectmen oppose the MBTA’s Midlands Branch acquisition, address zoning appeals for trucking and ice cream shops, and honor former airport commissioners.
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