Polaroid Corporation announced plans for a $9 million film processing complex on the Forbes Estate, contingent on a Norwood town meeting zoning change.
Selectmen Call for Up-to-Date Delinquent Debt Listing-August 26, 1965
Norwood selectmen called for updated listings of delinquent town service accounts and authorized Dr. Norton Fishman to construct an access road along George Willett Parkway at his own expense.
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.
Norwood Planning Board Seeks Four Zoning Changes for Upcoming Special Town Meeting-August 9, 1965
The Norwood Planning Board submitted four zoning amendments for town meeting, covering residential rezonings, plastic footwear manufacturing for Consolidated Shoe, Route 1 uniformity, and apartment permits.
Selectmen Consider Abandoning Willett Parkway Amid Discussions on Gravel Removal, Industry, and Conservation-July 29, 1965
Norwood selectmen discussed abandoning Willett Parkway to clear access roads, while Barcolene Inc. proposed a new Lennox Street plant amid local zoning debates.
Eight Norwood Police Officers Take Civil Service Examination for Lieutenant-July 29, 1965
Two police sergeants and six patrolmen took the Civil Service examination for lieutenant, competing for a starting salary of $7,103.25.
Norwood Minister Supervises Intensive Clinical Pastoral Training Program-July 23, 1965
Back in July 1965, Norwood's associate minister, Rev. Daniel M. Young, was taking on a unique and demanding summer role as a supervisor for the Clinical Pastoral Training Program at Andover Newton Theological School.
Converted World War II Bomber Prepares for Transatlantic Flight to Athens from Norwood Airport-July 23, 1965
A converted World War II Grumman torpedo bomber is departing Norwood Airport for a 26-hour transatlantic flight to Athens, Greece.
Use of Police Dogs in Norwood Questioned-July 15, 1965
In July 1965, Norwood officials debated whether the police department should begin using trained police dogs. Police Chief James Murphy described the idea as “a progressive move,” but questioned whether … Continue reading Use of Police Dogs in Norwood Questioned-July 15, 1965
Norwood Tennis Courts Recreation-July 10, 1965
On July 10, 1965, Norwood officials were actively working to resolve the placement of a proposed six-court tennis facility at the Prescott School. Recreation Superintendent Richard Ready noted that while … Continue reading Norwood Tennis Courts Recreation-July 10, 1965