On this day in the local record books, major changes were in motion. Looking at the archives, plenty of focus on some back-to-school updates along with some snippets of daily town life. Here is a look at the historical layout:
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Norwood Vigil Draws Over 70 Residents for Homeless Animals Day-September 2, 1995
Rescued Cats Ringo and Reba Symbolize Standish Humane Society’s Spay-Neuter Mission Following an abandoned-pet call from a South Shore motel manager who discovered two cats left behind by evicted guests, the Standish Humane Society stepped in to rescue the animals, naming them Ringo and Reba. Transported to Holmes House—the humane society’s cat shelter in Duxbury—a…
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Norwood Elementary Grades Drive Enrollment Increase-September 2, 1993
School System Reaches 3,565 Total Students Norwood public schools have experienced an overall enrollment increase of 136 students compared to the previous academic year, bringing total district enrollment to 3,565 students, according to an announcement made by Assistant Superintendent Roderick Smith during a school committee meeting. Enrollment Breakdown by Grade Level The surge is heavily…
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Neighbors Ask Zoning Board to Approve Variances for Winter Street Condominium Project-September 2, 1987
In an unusual display of consensus, residents from the Winter Street area appeared before the Zoning Board of Appeal to urge approval of zoning variances allowing developer James Brolly to construct a 22-unit residential condominium complex just three feet from adjacent property lines, well short of the normally required 25-foot buffer zone. Neighborhood Compromise Over…
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McDonald’s Requests Special Permit for Broadway Drive-Through Window-September 2, 1987
An attorney representing the McDonald’s restaurant located at 32 Broadway in Norwood Center appeared before the Zoning Board of Appeal to request a special permit for the installation of a drive-through window. If approved, it would become the fourth drive-through facility established at local fast-food establishments following a contentious town meeting vote in May that…
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Town Meeting Member Proposes Charter Amendment Requiring Incumbent Nominations-September 2, 1982
In an effort to foster greater accountability and civic engagement among local legislators, a Norwood town meeting member is spearheading a proposed amendment to the town charter. Thomas C. Coen of District 4 announced plans to present an article at the upcoming September 20 special town meeting requiring incumbent town meeting members to gather ten…
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Norwood Public School Students Score Strongly on State Basic-Skills Exams-September 2, 1982
Students across Norwood public schools have demonstrated exceptional academic performance, scoring remarkably well on state-mandated basic-skills tests for the second consecutive year. Released recently following examinations administered last spring, the district data reveals that only a very small handful of students across grades three, five, and eight failed to achieve minimum passing standards in reading,…
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South Norwood Flats Celebrated as a “Vandalism Oasis”-September 2, 1977
Strong Community Pride and Family Ties While public property vandalism costs Norwood nearly $100,000 annually and has driven town officials to consider drastic security measures like alarms, guard dogs, and high-intensity lighting, one neighborhood stands in stark contrast. In South Norwood—frequently called “The Flats” due to its dense concentration of three-family homes—police officials report that…
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Kline’s Announces Major Expansion into Woolworth’s Space-September 2, 1977
The uptown shopping district is slated for a major retail transformation by the Christmas holiday season as Kline’s Department Store, located at 678 Washington Street, undertakes a comprehensive expansion and renovation project absorbing the adjacent former Woolworth’s building. Retail Expansion and Renovation Timeline According to Kline’s manager Norman Treckman, F.W. Woolworth Co. will close its…
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Hospital Officials Detail the Daily Drama of Hospital Surgery-September 2, 1967
For most people, an encounter with a hospital operating room happens while flat on their back. However, hospital officials at Norwood Hospital shed light on the upright reality behind the surgical suites, revealing the complex daily drama, intricate equipment, and rigorous protocols that support nearly 4,200 operations each year. Anatomy of the Operating Suites Popular…
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Obituary: Francis C. Foley, Former Norwood Town Counsel and Moderator-September 2, 1965
Francis C. Foley, 58, a prominent legal and civic figure in Norwood residing at 16 Shattuck Park Road, passed away yesterday at Norwood Hospital following a long illness. Distinguished Civic and Legal Career Mr. Foley dedicated decades of public service to the Town of Norwood, notably serving concurrently as town counsel and town moderator for…
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