Carla Foley submits the sole bid to lease Norwood's historic old fire station for a new Italian restaurant, sparking debate among selectmen over municipal needs.
Building Inspector Takes Blame for Permit Snafu as Restaurant Expansion and Solar Home Plans Come Before Board—September 23, 1981
Norwood building inspector takes blame for a restaurant remodeling permit oversight, while the zoning board reviews expansions for The Nicholas and a novel solar home.
Historic Village Inn at Central and Guild Streets Transitions to New Management as “TK’s Meeting House”-August 15, 1981
Local entrepreneurs George Thomas and David Kelley have taken over management of the landmark Village Inn at Central and Guild streets, renaming it TK’s Meeting House.
South Norwood Tavernkeeper Maria A. Gil Fights Town Hall Citations While Recovering in Hospital-November 14, 1980
Hospitalized tavernkeeper Maria A. Gil defends her charitable work for disabled lodgers at Dundulis Lunch and 20 Austin Street while facing municipal license suspensions and upcoming district court trials.
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.
Liquor License Revoked for Former Country Corner Restaurant-July 11, 1979
Liquor License Revocation and Restaurant Changes On July 11, 1979, the Norwood Board of Selectmen officially revoked the liquor license for The Country Corner restaurant, located at the intersection of … Continue reading Liquor License Revoked for Former Country Corner Restaurant-July 11, 1979
Selectmen Continue Public Hearing on Proposed Ground Round Restaurant at Former Harp & Bard Site on Route 1-October 26, 1977
Norwood selectmen continue public hearings on a proposed 585-seat Ground Round restaurant at the former Harp & Bard site on Route 1 amid complex legal and licensing debates.
Village Inn Shifts Musical Format After Weekend Disturbance-August 27, 1977
The Village Inn changes its music policy following a weekend disturbance.
Late-Night Disturbance Outside Village Inn in Four Arrests-August 22, 1977
Following a massive brawl outside the Village Inn on Guild Street involving hundreds of patrons, Norwood police arrested four individuals after deploying eight officers to break up fights and clear the area.
Norwood’s “Combat Zone”?-September 21, 1976
Norwood selectmen vote 3-1 to freeze all new liquor licenses in response to community protests over South Norwood barroom disturbances and public drinking.