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Selectmen Authorize Water Main Connection and Space Transfers for Phased-Out Schools-June 26, 1974
Shaw Street Infrastructure Upgrades Approved While Winslow and Shattuck Buildings Repurposed for Town Services The Board of Selectmen enacted a series of municipal infrastructure and real estate management decisions during … Continue reading Selectmen Authorize Water Main Connection and Space Transfers for Phased-Out Schools-June 26, 1974
Norwood Selectmen Delay Walpole Sewer Tie-In Amid Flooding Concerns and Scrutinize Police Logs-August 2, 1972
The Norwood Board of Selectmen delayed a proposed Walpole sewer tie-in agreement over flooding concerns, while Selectman William F. Butters clashed with Police Chief James M. Murphy over police logs.
Norwood Selectmen Approve Infrastructure Improvements for Upland Road-July 12, 1971
Local leaders also enacted emergency measures for the town dump to comply with state sanitary regulations and adjusted the 1971 tax rate through light department fund transfers.
Selectmen Approve Upland Road and Clapboardtree Street Infrastructure Project-July 13, 1971
Local leaders also enacted emergency measures for the town dump to comply with state sanitary regulations and adjusted the 1971 tax rate through light department fund transfers.
Norwood Kills Funds For School Addition-June 26, 1969
Voters approve a $1,000 Endean Park drainage compromise and reverse a zoning rule to relocate Carl A. Johnson's Norwood Cadillac Co. along Route 1.
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.
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.
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
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