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.
Roller Skaters Roll Up $3,200 in 24-Hour Skate-A-Thon for Muscular Dystrophy-August 31, 1977
Endurance, enthusiasm, and a whole lot of wheels came together at Roll-Land as approximately 30 dedicated skaters successfully completed a grueling 24-hour skate-a-thon, raising at least $3,200 for the Jerry … Continue reading Roller Skaters Roll Up $3,200 in 24-Hour Skate-A-Thon for Muscular Dystrophy-August 31, 1977
Town Requests Bids for Audio-Activated Alarm System Trial at George F. Willett School-August 31, 1977
Seeking proactive solutions to combat recurring vandalism, the town manager's office has officially requested bids for furnishing and installing an advanced audio-activated alarm system at the George F. Willett School … Continue reading Town Requests Bids for Audio-Activated Alarm System Trial at George F. Willett School-August 31, 1977
Public Schools Announce 1977-78 Opening Schedules and Projected Enrollment of 5,842 Students-August 31, 1977
Superintendent of Schools Philip O. Coakley has officially announced that all Norwood public schools-covering grades 1 through 12, alongside special education classes-will open for the 1977–78 academic year on Wednesday, … Continue reading Public Schools Announce 1977-78 Opening Schedules and Projected Enrollment of 5,842 Students-August 31, 1977
Housing Authority and State Near Resolution Over Audit-August 30, 1977
Norwood housing authority officials near an agreement with the state over a critical audit, a new security committee tours town vandalism sites, and local pastor resigns.
Norwood High Senior Champions Student Rights on State Advisory Council-August 29, 1977
As a new academic year approaches, Norwood High School senior Brian Burt, 17, of 15 Field Brook Drive, is working to ensure that local students are aware of their legal … Continue reading Norwood High Senior Champions Student Rights on State Advisory Council-August 29, 1977
School Enrollment Drop Projected-August 27, 1977
Norwood schools prepare for an enrollment decline of 319 students