Norwood selectmen respond to resident complaints by boosting police oversight for South Norwood bars, announcing 1974 school schedules, and celebrating a successful muscular dystrophy skate-a-thon.
Committee Prepares to Honor Outstanding Disabled Workers and Inclusive Employers-August 22, 1974
The Greater Norwood National Employ the Handicapped Week Committee is planning its annual awards dinner, while Legion Field hosts a successful charity carnival raising $456 for muscular dystrophy.
Norwood Approves Final Draft of Buckmaster Pond Agreement With Westwood-August 21, 1974
The Norwood Board of Selectmen approved a final pact draft for Buckmaster Pond, retaining water rights dating to the 1880s while allowing Westwood recreational easements in exchange for full property maintenance.
Norwood Selectmen Fight State Over Iron Horse Outdoor Liquor License-August 21, 1974
Norwood selectmen resist a state ABCC mandate to grant an outdoor liquor license to the Iron Horse's Mida Piazza Garden.
State Appeals Court Ruling Grants Permit for Final 224 Units of Norwood Gardens-August 20, 1974
Following a decade of litigation, the Norwood Appeal Board is set to officially grant building permits for the final 224 units of the Hampden and Plymouth Drives apartment complex.
Proposed Land Swap Between Norwood Civic Center and Hospital Expansion Site Generates Mixed Reactions-August 17, 1974
Candidate Francis J. Keady proposed trading the Norwood Civic Center for the hospital's 24-acre Walpole expansion site, drawing skepticism from town manager John P. Mogan and selectman Joseph W. Wall.
Citizens Group Compiling Candidates’ Stances on Airport Expansion-August 16, 1974
Anti-expansionist group SNAG is compiling candidate questionnaire responses on Norwood Airport growth,
Fourth Annual Norwood Women’s Invitational Fast Pitch Softball Tournament Scheduled at Civic Center-August 16, 1974
The Norwood Civic Center will host the fourth annual Women's Invitational Fast Pitch Softball Tournament, featuring top Massachusetts teams and local standout Kathy Smelstor.
Youth Enriched at Summer School-August 13, 1974
Directing over 600 local students, Norwood's public summer school program completed its 30-day session, highlighting strong popularity for enrichment classes in arts and trades alongside vital remedial and special education tutoring.
Political Rift Between Norwood Selectmen and Finance Commission-August 10, 1974
New FinCom members Allan D. Howard and William C. Phipps clashed with veteran selectman William F. Butters over budget cuts, a garbage contract probe, and a recall petition.