With competing applications from O'Toole's on Carnegie Row and The Great American Pub off Route 1, Norwood selectmen voted 3-1 to proceed with hearings despite legal threats from rival attorneys over zoning technicalities.
Norwood Selectmen Approve New Measures to Alleviate Downtown Parking Crunch-August 21, 1985
Norwood selectmen slash parking limits to one hour on Washington Street and plan a parking commission to aid downtown merchants.
Monroe Street Residents Oppose Group Home Proposal-July 24, 1985
The summer of 1985 was a time of great change and growth in the town of Norwood, Massachusetts. The residents of Monroe Street were abuzz with news of a proposed … Continue reading Monroe Street Residents Oppose Group Home Proposal-July 24, 1985
Selectmen Move Meeting to First Floor Following Accessibility Complaint-July 23, 1985
On July 23, 1985, the Norwood Board of Selectmen relocated their scheduled evening session from the third-floor chambers to a first-floor room in Memorial Hall. The venue change was instituted … Continue reading Selectmen Move Meeting to First Floor Following Accessibility Complaint-July 23, 1985
Selectmen Grant Cost-Of-Living Pay Raises For Non-Union Town Staff-June 24, 1983
Town Clerk Robert M. Thornton notes that independent municipal boards plan to implement the matching salary adjustments via a $1.1 million town meeting fund.
Norwood Awards CATV; Service In Year-June 24, 1981
Following a extensive year-long review by the CATV advisory panel, developers map out a 100-mile infrastructure network to deliver over 50 channels to local homes.
Selectmen Split Over Amusement Game Permits at Sport Center and Local Restaurants-August 6, 1980
In a close 3–2 vote, Norwood selectmen approved 10 electronic game machines at Norwood Sport Center after concerns about creating a “penny arcade” atmosphere. A similar request from Papa Gino’s for a single Space Invader machine was denied, with officials distinguishing between recreation‑based and dining‑based establishments.
Norwood Selectmen Set Public Hearings for South Norwood Liquor Licenses and Review Town Business-August 8, 1979
Norwood selectmen scheduled September 4 public hearings to address potential liquor license revocations for Epicurean Delights and review police incident reports at Headquarters Cafe in South Norwood.
Political Rift Between Norwood Selectmen and Finance Commission-August 10, 1974
New FinCom members Allan D. Howard and William C. Phipps clashed with veteran selectman William F. Butters over budget cuts, a garbage contract probe, and a recall petition.
Selectmen Deny Multiple Liquor Expansion Requests and Face Teen Hangout Issues-June 26, 1974
South Norwood church leaders successfully block a 'liquor row' expansion as police chiefs reveal severe staffing shortages facing local businesses.