This Day In Norwood History-September 7

This Day In Norwood History-September 7

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Selectmen Grant Carla’s Restaurant 10-Year Lease on Former Town Fire Station-September 7, 1989

Overriding explicit objections from Town Counsel Justin Barton, the Board of Selectmen voted last night to award Carla’s Restaurant a fresh 10-year lease for its home inside the former municipal fire station located in Norwood Center. “While I have to respect the town counsel’s opinion, I’m totally comfortable with this,” said Selectman Joseph Curran. “One…
Newcomers Learn to Take Middle School in Their Stride-September 7, 1989

Transitioning from elementary school to middle school can be an intimidating milestone for any young student, but as classes officially got underway this week, Norwood’s newest middle schoolers quickly learned to take the change in stride. Navigating larger hallways, adjusting to rotating class schedules, and meeting new teachers mark a major rite of passage for…
Norwood Ousts 3 Who Fought School Budget Cut-September 7, 1978

Three Norwood School Committee members who refused to agree to a $600,000 budget cut were voted out of office in a recall election Tuesday. The election, the second in Norwood this century, came just one day before schools opened, but officials said the opening of the town’s 12 schools went smoothly. The election was the…
Youth Electrocuted On Utility Pole-September 7, 1976

Seventeen-year-old William Pezwick, a 1976 Norwood High graduate and Boy Scout, is fatally electrocuted while climbing a utility pole near the Raytheon plant on Sumner Street.
Hostage Taken in Robbery, Officer Shot, 2 Arrested-This Day in Norwood History- September 7, 1974

This Day in Norwood History- September 7, 1974-Hostage Taken in Robbery, Officer Shot, 2 Arrested
Andy Scafati Recalls 40 Seasons in Athletics Ahead of Norwood Retirement-September 7, 1972

Longtime Norwood High School athletic director Andy Scafati reflects on 40 years in sports and the remarkable expansion of the town’s athletic programs as he prepares to step down.
Smoky Apartment Fire Routs Scores at Windsor Gardens-September 7, 1967

Quick-thinking youths alert residents as a smoky fire causes $20,000 in damage at a 150 Engamore Lane apartment building in Windsor Gardens, displacing 50 people.
Uptown Shoppers Mall Suggested in Norwood-September 7, 1966

Norwood selectmen and parking commissioners discuss urban renewal and the possibility of creating a pedestrian shoppers mall to combat downtown retail vacancies.
Ask Town Meeting on Industrial Park-September 7, 1966

Representatives of the development firm Cabot, Cabot & Forbes (CC&F) urged the Board of Selectmen last night to place an article before an early October special town meeting to pave the way for major infrastructure development at the Norwood Industrial Park. C. Brooks Dodge, representing CC&F, asked the board to initiate town meeting action and…