Norwood Planning Board releases $50,000 in performance bonding for the Park Place industrial park on Route 1 as roadway and building construction progresses.
Plans Unveiled to Revitalize Norwood Central Business District with Traffic Improvements-September 12, 1978
Consultants unveil a revitalization plan for Norwood's central business district featuring traffic modifications, pedestrian amenities, and parking optimization.
Roller Skaters Roll Up $3,200 in 24-Hour Skate-A-Thon for Muscular Dystrophy-August 31, 1977
Endurance, enthusiasm, and a whole lot of wheels came together at Roll-Land as approximately 30 dedicated skaters successfully completed a grueling 24-hour skate-a-thon, raising at least $3,200 for the Jerry … Continue reading Roller Skaters Roll Up $3,200 in 24-Hour Skate-A-Thon for Muscular Dystrophy-August 31, 1977
Polaroid Temporarily Shelves Nahatan Street Access Road Plan-ThisDayInNorwoodHistory-July1, 1977
Polaroid temporarily shelved its plan for an access road to Nahatan Street following significant neighborhood concerns about traffic and safety.
Burger King Proposal Revived for Route 1 Site of Art Johnson’s Food Stand-July 29, 1976
A revived Burger King proposal for the Route 1 and Everett Street site of Art Johnson's food stand faced review by the Norwood planning board.
Barbering Ain’t What It Used To Be-September 22, 1975
Celebrating 50 years in South Norwood, barber Sal Antonico reflects on changing hairstyles, his musical passions, and a lifetime of serving loyal local customers.
Swampland Transformed Into Norwood Country Club Golf Course-August 29, 1975
Following a massive, self-directed engineering and construction effort, the new Norwood Country Club is scheduled to open for play today. Located on land adjacent to Route 1 and the Norwood … Continue reading Swampland Transformed Into Norwood Country Club Golf Course-August 29, 1975
Factory Mutual Research Corp. Pioneers Advanced Scientific Fire Research and Prevention from Norwood Headquarters-August 10, 1974
Factory Mutual Research Corp. on Route 1 in Norwood leads the nation in scientific fire research, investigating combustion toxics, high-rise safety, and home sprinkler systems for federal agencies.
Town May Take Historic Plimpton Press After Tax Foreclosure-September 25, 1973
Citing severe financial troubles, the 76-year-old Plimpton Press announces its permanent closure for October 5, leaving Norwood to pursue foreclosure over $238,000 in unpaid taxes.
Clark’s Pharmacy Owner Blames Police Inaction for $3,000 in Vandalism; Selectmen Demand Action-August 30, 1972
Frustrated by mounting property damage and a lack of law enforcement response, Clark's Pharmacy co-owner Robert E. Adelson brought a scathing complaint before the Board of Selectmen last night. Adelson … Continue reading Clark’s Pharmacy Owner Blames Police Inaction for $3,000 in Vandalism; Selectmen Demand Action-August 30, 1972