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Category: Infrastrcture

Series of tall metal power transmission towers with electrical wires over fields and hills
June 26, 1968July 19, 2026 georgenhs DPW, Infrastrcture, Public Works, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Voters To Consider Lighting Funds-June 26, 1968

The Finance Commission backs the utility expansion alongside a $163,000 sewer construction article, while the town master plan is deferred.

June 24, 1967July 19, 2026 georgenhs Board of Selectmen, Infrastrcture, This Day In Norwood History

Industrial Commission Welcomes Star Service Hub-June 30, 1967

Following 50 intensive town meetings to resolve department regulations, developers project the new multi-million square foot industrial hub will lower Norwood's local tax rate.

September 7, 1966September 6, 2026 georgenhs Infrastrcture, This Day In Norwood History

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 … Continue reading Ask Town Meeting on Industrial Park-September 7, 1966

August 31, 1966August 30, 2026 georgenhs Infrastrcture, This Day In Norwood History

State Traffic Engineers Investigate Missing Stop Sign Reports in Norwood-August 31, 1966

Local frustration over municipal traffic safety measures came to a head when town officials addressed long-standing delays regarding state approval for stop signs at key intersections. Commenting on the sluggish … Continue reading State Traffic Engineers Investigate Missing Stop Sign Reports in Norwood-August 31, 1966

August 26, 1965August 25, 2026 georgenhs Infrastrcture, This Day In Norwood History

Selectmen Call for Up-to-Date Delinquent Debt Listing-August 26, 1965

Norwood selectmen called for updated listings of delinquent town service accounts and authorized Dr. Norton Fishman to construct an access road along George Willett Parkway at his own expense.

June 24, 1964July 19, 2026 georgenhs Infrastrcture, School Construction, This Day In Norwood History

Oldham School Drainage Repairs Scheduled For Completion-June 24, 1964

Corrective Measures Target Long-Standing Controversy At Elementary Site Corrective measures designed to resolve persisting drainage problems at the Oldham Elementary School are scheduled to be completed by the end of … Continue reading Oldham School Drainage Repairs Scheduled For Completion-June 24, 1964

July 31, 1963July 29, 2026 georgenhs Infrastrcture, This Day In Norwood History

Parking Proposals in Norwood-July 31, 1963

The Patriot Ledger's July 31, 1963 edition brought forth a plethora of news stories that captivated the residents of Norwood and surrounding areas. Among these was the Parking Commission's meeting … Continue reading Parking Proposals in Norwood-July 31, 1963

July 17, 1891July 17, 2026 georgenhs Infrastrcture, This Day In Norwood History, Trains, Transportation

Winslow Train Station Abolished, Leading to Construction of Subway Hill-This Day In Norwood History- July 17, 1891

This Day In Norwood History- July 17, 1891-Winslow Train Station Abolished, Leading to Construction of Subway Hill

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