Mob hits, civic wins, murder mystery, new library, marshland battles & hometown heroes—Norwood never sleeps on August 18. 🕵️📚🎺
St. George’s Syrian Orthodox Church Unveils $240,000 Rebuilding Plan Before Zoning Appeals Board-August 19, 1976
St. George’s Syrian Orthodox Church presented plans to demolish its 1930s brick building and construct a $240,000 Byzantine-style structure at its Atwood Avenue location in South Norwood.
Local Boys Join Regular Army-August 18, 1965
Nine local boys are being sworn in at the Boston Army Base for a three-year hitch in the Regular Army by Captain Lawrence Welding on extreme right. From left to … Continue reading Local Boys Join Regular Army-August 18, 1965
Police Probing New Attempt On Life Of ‘Punchy’ McLaughlin-August 18, 1965
This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1965-Police Probing New Attempt On Life Of ‘Punchy’ McLaughlin
“Behind-Scenes” Move Would Grab Neponset Marshes-August 18, 1955
All of a sudden, a bill was dropped into the legislative hopper by Sen. John H. Parker (R) of Taunton seeking to direct the Metropolitan District Commission to sell … Continue reading “Behind-Scenes” Move Would Grab Neponset Marshes-August 18,…
New England Civil Defense Champions-August 18, 1955
This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1955-New England Civil Defense Champions The Norwood Auxiliary Police pistol team further distinguished Itself ….
Dean Street Elderly Housing Project Refiled Under Chapter 40B as Board Seeks Attorney General Zoning Ruling-August 23, 1977
Developer Richard Vazza refiles his $2 million Dean Street elderly housing complex under Massachusetts Chapter 40B anti-snob zoning laws. The Norwood Appeals Board seeks an emergency ruling from the state attorney general to clarify conflicting zoning use variance powers.
Norwood Scrapbook-August 3
A comprehensive daily compilation of historical news from Norwood, Massachusetts on August 3. Featuring stories of town planning, public safety efforts, regional transportation, local achievements, and community concert traditions.
Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980
A zoning board hearing for the proposed $3 million Caldor shopping center on Route 1 was continued to August 19 as developers Bronson & Hutensky worked to finalize safe traffic access through Park Place Industrial Park.
Library Throws Book at Woman in Norwood-July 27, 1984
Susan Andrews became the first person arrested in Norwood for failing to return overdue books to the Morrill Memorial Library.
Appeals Board Postpones Decision On Norwood Golf Course Proposal-July 26, 1973
The Norwood appeals board postponed a decision on developer Frank R. Simoni’s proposed 97-acre golf course near Access Road, requesting a certified site plan.
Dean Street Elderly Housing Project Refiled Under Chapter 40B as Board Seeks Attorney General Zoning Ruling-August 23, 1977
Developer Richard Vazza refiles his $2 million Dean Street elderly housing complex under Massachusetts Chapter 40B anti-snob zoning laws. The Norwood Appeals Board seeks an emergency ruling from the state attorney general to clarify conflicting zoning use variance powers.
Norwood Scrapbook-August 3
A comprehensive daily compilation of historical news from Norwood, Massachusetts on August 3. Featuring stories of town planning, public safety efforts, regional transportation, local achievements, and community concert traditions.
Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980
A zoning board hearing for the proposed $3 million Caldor shopping center on Route 1 was continued to August 19 as developers Bronson & Hutensky worked to finalize safe traffic access through Park Place Industrial Park.
Library Throws Book at Woman in Norwood-July 27, 1984
Susan Andrews became the first person arrested in Norwood for failing to return overdue books to the Morrill Memorial Library.
Appeals Board Postpones Decision On Norwood Golf Course Proposal-July 26, 1973
The Norwood appeals board postponed a decision on developer Frank R. Simoni’s proposed 97-acre golf course near Access Road, requesting a certified site plan.
Discover more from Norwood Historical Society
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.