Developer Frank R. Simoni has petitioned the Norwood Planning Board for a zoning change on Walpole Street to construct a shopping center, prompting a public hearing set for September 9.
Oldham Building Committee Demands Immediate Action Over Construction Delays and Poor Workmanship-August 20, 1963
Citing roof leaks, unground floors, and poor workmanship, the Oldham School Building Committee confronted general contractor Edward Goverman and called in bonding company representatives.
Eight-Room Addition to Cleveland School Recommended Over New Construction-August 16, 1963
Voting 3 to 2, the Elementary School Building Committee recommended an eight-room addition to the Cleveland School over building a new facility, setting a joint meeting with Superintendent Philip O. Coakley.
School Building Committee Votes to Recommend Addition to Cleveland School-August 16, 1963
By a 3-2 vote, Norwood's Elementary School Building Committee recommended an eight-room addition to the Cleveland School rather than constructing a new facility on Wilson Street.
Oldham School Building Committee Grapples with Defective Tile Work and Construction Delays-August 7, 1963
At a special meeting addressing 22 construction issues, the Oldham School Building Committee and architect George H. Stoner rejected 1,100 square feet of improperly installed exterior tile.â €
Norwood and Canton Pitched for $50 Million NASA Research Center-August 1, 1963
Led by Albert P. Nelson and Roe P. Hendrick, the Neponset Valley Committee for Industrial Development presented a 50-page brochure pitching Norwood and Canton to NASA for a $50 million electronic research center.
Norwood Youth Injured in Pool Accident-July 31, 1963
On this day in July 1963, a harrowing incident unfolded at Father McAleer Pool, situated at the end of Vernon Street in Norwood. A 15-year-old youth, William Treeful, was swimming … Continue reading Norwood Youth Injured in Pool Accident-July 31, 1963
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
100th Birthday Unlikely for Norwood’s Historic Village Hall-July 23, 1963
Norwood's historic former village hall on Broad Street is slated for demolition after being condemned by the Board of Selectmen.
Norwood Board of Selectmen Condemns Historic Broadway Building-July 17, 1963
The Norwood Board of Selectmen officially condemned the historic former Village Hall at 16 Broadway following safety and fire hazard reports.