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.
St. Catherine of Siena Church Completes Historic Organ Restoration-July 26, 1977
Parishioners and teenagers at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Norwood successfully restored an 1874 Simmonds pipe organ through a cooperative community effort.
Lithuanian Club Closed After Ceiling Collapses-July 12, 1977
Three men narrowly escaped injury when the ceiling of the historic 75-year-old building crashed to the floor, forcing an immediate safety closure.
Norwood Animal Officer Says He’s ‘Burned Out’-July 27, 1984
Norwood Animal Control Officer Rodak announced his retirement after five years, citing facility challenges on Everett Street and the emotional toll of euthanasia.
New Teachers Association President Richard T. King Focuses on Students and Educational Priorities Over Dollars-September 25, 1977
Newly elected Norwood Teachers Association President Richard T. King outlines a cooperative agenda focused on educational issues, special needs training under Chapter 766, and student scholarship programs.
Mother and Two Children Escape $30,000 Fire at 250 Dean Street-September 21, 1977
Margaret Ross and her children escape a smoky $30,000 fire at their 250 Dean Street home sparked by an air conditioner.
Dublin Day Revelers Recall Roots and Celebrate Norwood’s Historic Neighborhood-September 19, 1977
Nearly 600 former residents gather for Norwood's first "Dublin Day" reunion, celebrating the century-old neighborhood's rich heritage, music, and shared memories.
Health Board Records Reveal Half of Norwood Food Establishments Uninspected-September 15, 1977
Health board records show over half of Norwood's food establishments went uninspected since 1975, sparking friction between members and a possible resignation threat from Health Director Bartley J. King.
Planning Board Recommends Dropping Route 1 to I-95 Connecting Road for Norwood Arena “Park Place” Industrial Park-September 13, 1977
Norwood Planning Board votes to drop a proposed Route 1 to I-95 connecting road for the Norwood Arena "Park Place" industrial park following state DPW feedback.
Board of Health Reverses Decision and Agrees to Release Food Service Establishment Inspection Reports-September 13, 1977
Norwood Board of Health votes unanimously to release food service establishment inspection reports to the press following a ruling by state public records officials.