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.
Zoning Board Approves Phase II of Norwood Hospital Expansion-June 24, 1981
A heated dispute erupts between board members and Building Inspector John E. Grover over a lack of formal advisory feedback on preliminary plans.
Developer Frank Simoni to Build 150-Unit Low-Income Housing Project-August 26, 1977
Developer Frank Simoni is proceeding with 150 low-income housing units on Walpole and Wilson streets, while state officials pledge priority for a Route 1 median strip and confirm John Shea's firefighter appointment.
James H. Shane Wins Public Auction Bid to Purchase Historic Norwood Arena Property-August 11, 1976
Following a mortgage default by Norwood Arena, Inc., developer James H. Shane purchased the 72.5-acre Route 1 landmark for $395,751 at a public auction initiated by Baybank Norfolk County Trust Company.
Attorneys Seek Guidance on Norwood’s First Major Apartment-to-Condominium Conversion-August 30, 1972
Representing the ownership of Nassau Gardens Inc. and Eaton Village Development Corp.—firms backed by Dedham developer Peter Kanavos—Boston attorney Daniel Needham appeared before the Zoning Board of Appeals last night … Continue reading Attorneys Seek Guidance on Norwood’s First Major Apartment-to-Condominium Conversion-August 30, 1972
Attorney Responds to Charges Regarding Norwest Woods Development-August 31, 1971
Attorney John J. Mulvehill appeared before the Planning Board to vigorously contest statements made by planner Thomas F. Cavanaugh regarding the ongoing cleanup and unfinished conditions at the Norwest Woods … Continue reading Attorney Responds to Charges Regarding Norwest Woods Development-August 31, 1971
Junior High Alternate Estimates Sought-June 25, 1971
A sharp debate divides Town Manager Walter Blasenak and finance officials over mounting unappropriated architectural fees for Boston design firms.
Planners Interpret Space Needs Of Proposed Apartment Complex-June 25, 1968
The zoning interpretation backs neighborhood abutters as Appeals Board Chairman James J. Drummey reviews demands to revoke the project's permits.
Planning Board Launch Master Plan Study for 200-Acre “Meadows” Tract-August 23, 1965
Backed by a $10,000 town appropriation, the Norwood Planning Board is launching a master plan study to guide industrial development across the 200-acre Route 1 Meadows tract.
New Shopping Center Proposed on Walpole Street-August 28, 1963
Developers propose a 75,000-square-foot shopping center featuring a First National supermarket and W. T. Grant on Walpole Street, drawing debate over traffic and zoning.