The conservation commission and the developer of the Park Place industrial park on Route 1 last night reached agreement on a key flood control issue under conditions outlined by the commission. As agreed, the large area on the eastern part of the site the developer plans to fill for industrial lot development will be offset by an equal amount of water storage area.
Commission Chairman Bettina S. Cottrell said the amount of fill and the compensating water storage area the developer will provide amounts to 56,000 cubic yards apiece. The Wetlands Protection Act review of the industrial park planned for the old Norwood Arena site had been extended one week until developer James H. Shane revised engineering designs to show replacement of the water storage areas. According to the commission, the developer’s plan now meets all conditions the commission wanted.
Also provided will be open shallow drainage ditches and the lining of deeper drainage ditches with trap-rock, both to keep future maintenance to a minimum. Also, the two points where the site drainage ditches meet with the Neponset River will be lined with heavy stone to protect the river banks. Chairman Bettina S. Cottrell said the commission reserves the right to review building plans as each of the 37 lots is developed. This condition is imposed, she added, because a substantial part of the 73-acre park involves wetland areas. A prime occupant of the new park will be the Shane family firm, Appendagez Inc., the makers of Faded Glory leisure-ware.
Archival Note: This article has been dynamically reconstructed from the original public record print archives of the Patriot Ledger
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National Guard Cleans Abandoned Cars Out of Neponset River in Norwood-August 8, 1994
Teaming up with the Canton Rotary Club’s Adopt-A-Stream Program, a 10-member National Guard engineering unit used heavy equipment and chainsaws to pull six rusted vehicles out of the Neponset River off Route 1.
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Norwood Selectmen Meet on Bird Land Purchase-July 14, 1988
On July 14, 1988, Norwood’s long‑term effort to acquire nearly 300 acres of open space reached a critical moment as selectmen convened an emergency evening meeting at town hall. The immediate focus was the proposed purchase of the 23‑acre Bird farm property off Mylod Street — land considered essential to expanding and protecting the town’s…
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Norwood Conservation Commission Approves Father McAleer Playground Soccer Fields-July 17, 1985
With $110,000 in Town Meeting funding secured, the Recreation Department plans to complete the project within a year while creating new wetlands.
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Conservation Commission Approves Proposed Auto Body Shop Near Hawes Brook-August 22, 1979
Despite angry protests from South Norwood residents over flooding and pollution risks near Hawes Brook, the Conservation Commission approved strict environmental conditions for a new auto body shop.
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Conservation Commission Faces Angry Residents Over Proposed Washington Street Auto Body Shop-August 8, 1979
Amid fierce opposition from South Norwood homeowners concerned over Hawes Brook flooding and pollution hazards, the Norwood Conservation Commission reviewed safety plans for a proposed auto body shop on Washington Street.
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Charles Strumski Retains Norwood Conservation Seat-August 17, 1977
Despite being denied reappointment by the town manager, veteran official Charles Strumski continues to serve the Norwood Conservation Commission.
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Norwood Conservation Commission Approves Park Place Industrial Site-August 17, 1977
Developer James H. Shane and the Norwood Conservation Commission have agreed on a 56,000 cubic yard flood mitigation plan for Park Place on Route 1.
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Conservation Commission Reaches Flood Control Agreement with Park Place Developer-August 17, 1977
Reaching a compromise under the Wetlands Protection Act, Norwood’s conservation commission approved flood control plans for the Park Place industrial park on Route 1.
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Route 1 Wildlife Sanctuary Established by Owner Andrew Simoni to Protect Local Fauna-August 25, 1975
For 15 years, property owner Andrew Simoni has maintained a private 32-acre wildlife sanctuary along Route 1 in Norwood to protect local animals from hunters.
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Norwood Conservation Commission Seeks Expert Associates-July 31, 1975
The Norwood Conservation Commission, led by Chairman Bettina Cottrell, launched a community search for scientific and legal associates to assist with open space and wetlands management.
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