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Record $500M Cocaine Seizure in Federal Drug Sting-September 4, 1991
Federal authorities utilized Norwood as the staging ground for a massive undercover drug sting that yielded the largest cocaine seizure in New England history, netting a staggering 4,822 pounds of cocaine valued at over $500 million. According to a federal affidavit filed in U.S. District Court in Boston, alleged Colombian drug lord Marcos Garzon met…
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Airport Commission Faces Difficult Choice Between FAA Noise Study Funding and Night Flight Ban-September 4, 1986
Norwood airport commissioners are grappling with an ultimatum delivered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): the town must either accept a multi-year delay on its voter-mandated night flight ban or forfeit a federally funded $127,800 noise study critical to defending the curfew against anticipated airline legal challenges. The FAA offered to finance the comprehensive noise…
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Norwood Public Schools Open Academic Year with Lower-Than-Projected Enrollment-September 4, 1986
As classes officially resumed yesterday across Norwood public schools, district administrators reported that overall student enrollment came in slightly below budget projections established during the spring, though high school numbers bucked the trend. School Committee Chairman Roger Pelletier noted that opening day figures fell below anticipated targets, though not to an alarming degree. Overall district…
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Selectmen Deny Apollo Restaurant Liquor License on Split Vote-September 4, 1986
The owners of the Apollo Restaurant suffered a setback when their bid for a liquor license—intended for a planned function hall in the former Orent Bros. store on Washington Street in Norwood Center—failed on a 2-2 tie vote by the Board of Selectmen. Owners argued that the license would only be utilized during active functions.…
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Richard P. “Butch” Barrett, 78, WWII Marine Veteran and Former Owner of Barrett Ice Co., Dies-September 4, 1984
Richard P. “Butch” Barrett, a lifelong Norwood resident, decorated World War II Marine Corps veteran, and longtime local businessman who operated the Barrett Ice Co. for 35 years, passed away at his home on Thursday at the age of 78. Military Service and Barrett Ice Co. Mr. Barrett answered the nation’s call during World War…
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Neighbors Demand McDonald’s Shutdown Following Brutal Assault-September 4, 1981
The vicious late-night beating of a local resident by three youths has ignited fierce outrage among homeowners in a residential development off Union Street, prompting an organized neighborhood campaign to demand that selectmen revoke the operating license of the neighboring McDonald’s restaurant located at the corner of Route 1 and Union Street. Arthur Sansone of…
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Superintendent Taris Seeks to Curb Rising Costs of After-Hours School Building Use-September 4, 1981
Superintendent of Schools Louis J. Taris is pushing to rein in the surging volume of outside organizations utilizing school facilities during evening and weekend hours, citing mounting financial burdens on the school department. Dr. Taris informed the school committee that dozens of local organizations currently utilize school buildings after hours, frequently without paying any rental…
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Civic Center Referendum Triggers Joint Meeting Between Selectmen and Building Committee-September 4, 1981
The contentious debate surrounding Norwood’s proposed civic center will take center stage next Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. during a joint public session between the Permanent Building Construction Committee and the Board of Selectmen. Permanent Building Construction Committee Chairman William A. Ward announced the scheduled gathering during the committee’s meeting last night, reading an official request…
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Norwood High School Raises Honor Roll Academic Standards-September 4, 1980
High school students will need to hit the books considerably harder this academic year to earn a spot on the honor roll. During last night’s meeting, the school committee voted to implement stricter academic standards as part of a broader district initiative to elevate overall academic performance. Under the revised criteria, district projections indicate that…
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Edward H. “Butch” Thompson, Former Norwood Town Official and Veteran, Dies at 74-September 4, 1970
Edward H. “Butch” Thompson, a lifelong Norwood resident, decorated World War I veteran, and prominent municipal figure who dedicated decades of service to local civic boards, passed away yesterday at Norwood Hospital at the age of 74. Residing at 9 Gardner Road, Mr. Thompson left a lasting mark on the community through his extensive involvement…
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