Responding to neighborhood traffic protests, Polaroid is studying a Route 1A access artery to clear the path for manufacturing expansions that could increase local employment to 5,000.
Neighbors Demand McDonald’s Shutdown Following Brutal Assault-September 4, 1981
The vicious late-night beating of a local resident by three youths has ignited fierce outrage among homeowners in a residential development off Union Street, prompting an organized neighborhood campaign to … Continue reading Neighbors Demand McDonald’s Shutdown Following Brutal Assault-September 4, 1981
Sidewalk Sale in Norwood-July 24, 1981
Dozens of Downtown Norwood Businesses took part on a sidewalk sale.
Jet Spray Begins $6.8M Norwood Headquarters Construction-September 3, 1980
Major commercial construction is officially underway as the Jet Spray Corporation breaks ground on its sprawling $6.8 million world headquarters situated on a prime tract at the terminus of University … Continue reading Jet Spray Begins $6.8M Norwood Headquarters Construction-September 3, 1980
Grant Gear Works and Computer Identics Corp. to Relocate and Expand in Norwood-August 21, 1979
Backed by the Industrial Development Financing Authority, Norwood is set to welcome Grant Gear Works and Computer Identics Corp., bringing over 160 jobs and nearly $3.3 million in industrial bonds.
Regal Press Revives Historic Plimpton Press Site on Lenox Street-September 25, 1978
The Regal Press Inc. breathes new life into the historic Plimpton Press building on Lenox Street, bringing specialized printing operations and hundreds of projected jobs to Norwood.
Norwood Park Place Industrial Park Advances-September 12, 1978
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.
Polaroid Studies Route 1A Access Road to Resolve Expansion and Traffic Concerns-November 2, 1977
Responding to resident protests over Nahatan Street traffic, Polaroid is studying a Route 1A access artery to clear the way for plant expansions that could grow employment to 5,000.
Kline’s Manager Norm Treckman Predicts Trend Back to Downtown Shopping-October 25, 1977
Led by manager Norm Treckman, Kline's department store is doubling its retail footprint on Washington Street by expanding into the former Woolworth's building, betting on a downtown retail revival.