Village Automotive Buys Norwood’s Saab Dealership-July 29, 2008
Village Automotive owner Ray Ciccolo announces the purchase of Central Auto Group's Saab dealership, renaming it Saab of Norwood
Ernie Boch Dies at 76-July 15, 2003
Ernie Boch, an icon of Greater Boston auto sales who transformed the Route 1 Auto Mile, passed away at his Martha's Vineyard home.
Auto Baron Ernie Boch Buys Historic 33-Acre Simoni’s Flowers Property on Route 1 for $4.48M-November 5, 1993
Auto baron Ernie Boch acquired the 33-acre Simoni's Flowers nursery site on Route 1 for $4.48 million, marking the end of a 70-year landmark business.
AutoMile Dealers Seek Satellite Partnership After Registry Office Shutdown-June 22, 1991
State budget cuts trigger the loss of a major downtown automotive service, launching a unique privatization battle at the Civic Center.
Norwood Heads to Court with Auto Dealer Ernie Boch-October 17, 1990
Dealership Dispute Headed to Norfolk Superior Court After five weeks of stalled negotiations and failed attempts to reach an out-of-court compromise, the town of Norwood is officially preparing to face … Continue reading Norwood Heads to Court with Auto Dealer Ernie Boch-October 17, 1990
Remembering Peter A. Wilson: Founder of Norwood’s A & B Auto School-July 4, 1984
Peter A. Wilson, a staple of Norwood business and driver education for over 30 years, passed away in 1984, leaving a legacy of community service through A & B Auto School.
Norwood RMV Branch Slated to Reopen Following Public Outcry Over Sudden Closure-August 20, 1981
Responding to fierce public backlash over Gov. Edward J. King's cost-cutting closures, state officials announced that the Norwood RMV branch in the National Guard Armory could reopen after Labor Day.
Norwood Registry of Motor Vehicles Branch Slated for Closure Under State Budget Cuts-July 24, 1981
On July 24, 1981, The Patriot Ledger reported that despite previous plans to expand its operating hours for the summer, the local branch office of the Registry of Motor Vehicles … Continue reading Norwood Registry of Motor Vehicles Branch Slated for Closure Under State Budget Cuts-July 24, 1981
Planning Board Reviews Zoning Proposal for Route 1 Dealership-July 15, 1981
The Norwood Zoning Board of Appeals heard a controversial proposal for a DeLorian sports car dealership on Route 1, facing opposition from local residents.