The Norwood Appeals Board rejected a nine-acre duplex development by Hobbs Realty Trust due to severe flooding risks, drainage issues, and emergency vehicle access concerns.
Norwood Fights Plan For Housing Complex At Arena Site-June 7, 1974
Norwood fights plan for housing complex at arena site Norwood Arena (colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) For decades, the roar at the Norwood Arena had been the sound of … Continue reading Norwood Fights Plan For Housing Complex At Arena Site-June 7, 1974
Housing Authority Forced to Abandon Two Sites for Low-Income Family Housing-August 7, 1970
acing strict rezoning hurdles on Pellana Road and prohibitive development costs in the Sumner-Union Street wetlands, the Norwood Housing Authority dropped two prospective sites for its 20-unit family housing initiative.⠀
Two Public Housing Complexes Planned to Meet Growing Local Need-May 29, 1970
In 1970, the Norwood Housing Authority advanced two major projects—80 elderly units on Nahatan Street and 20 family units at a new site—while state bond delays and zoning changes shaped the timeline.
Norwood Board Presses Developers for Missing Engineering Data-June 11, 1968
Town Officials Question Legality of Norwood Gardens Permits Developers of the Norwood Gardens apartment complex were granted a one‑week continuance after failing to provide required engineering data at a public … Continue reading Norwood Board Presses Developers for Missing Engineering Data-June 11, 1968
Would Build 37 Apartments At Page’s Field-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964
Proposed construction 37 town house apartments in Norwood was discussed informally before the Board of Appeals Tuesday night by builder Michael Stiveletta. Stiveletta is considering construction of five multiple dwelling … Continue reading Would Build 37 Apartments At Page’s Field-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964
New Type of Apartment Living at Windsor Gardens-his Day in Norwood History-June 26, 1963
This Day in Norwood History-June 26, 1963-New Type of Apartment Living at Windsor Gardens
First Residents Move Into Windsor Gardens-This Day in Norwood History-February 7, 1963
BRITISH COUPLE FIRST RESIDENTS OF WINDSOR GARDENS — Mr. William B. Saunders of Windsor Gardens presents key to Mr. and Mrs. David P. McQuire, the first residents of the new … Continue reading First Residents Move Into Windsor Gardens-This Day in Norwood History-February 7, 1963
Windsor Gardens to Open Model Apartment Saturday-September 6, 1962
Windsor Gardens to Open Model Apartment Saturday-This Day In Norwood History-September 6, 1962
Progress Report On Playground At Ellis Garden-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1962
Reporting on the latest developments regarding the proposed playground In the Ellis Gardens area, Kevin P. Barry, chairman of the Ellis Gardens Playground Committee, stated, that he had received a … Continue reading Progress Report On Playground At Ellis Garden-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1962