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.
Charlwell House Activities Program Promotes Active Engagement for Elderly Residents-August 22, 1977
Charlwell House residents enjoy active programming ranging from cooking and pottery clubs to fun bus trips
Late-Night Disturbance Outside Village Inn in Four Arrests-August 22, 1977
Following a massive brawl outside the Village Inn on Guild Street involving hundreds of patrons, Norwood police arrested four individuals after deploying eight officers to break up fights and clear the area.
Patrolman William Costello Steps Into Role as Norwood’s New Full-Time Safety Officer-August 20, 1977
Following in the footsteps of his lifelong friend Frank Walsh, 24-year veteran Patrolman William Costello has taken over as Norwood's full-time safety officer ahead of the school year.
French Victorian “Cenacle” Property Listed for Sale in Norwood-August 19, 1977
Listed for $135,000, the historic Cenacle property at Walpole and Fisher Streets faces uncertain prospects as single-family zoning and high development costs deter prospective buyers.
South Norwood Residents Oppose Pulse Hotline at 1285 Washington St.-August 18, 1977
Pulse Inc. faced resistance from about 20 South Norwood residents over a proposal to move its crisis hotline to 1285 Washington St., prompting attorney George M. Ruboy to draft a zoning amendment.
Charles Strumski Retains Norwood Conservation Seat-August 17, 1977
Despite being denied reappointment by the town manager, veteran official Charles Strumski continues to serve the Norwood Conservation Commission.
Norwood Security Committee Proposes Electronic Surveillance to Fight Vandalism-August 17, 1977
The Norwood security committee has proposed installing Sonitrol electronic listening devices at the Willett School and deploying CB radio patrols to curb local school vandalism.
Norwood Conservation Commission Approves Park Place Industrial Site-August 17, 1977
Developer James H. Shane and the Norwood Conservation Commission have agreed on a 56,000 cubic yard flood mitigation plan for Park Place on Route 1.
Conservation Commission Reaches Flood Control Agreement with Park Place Developer-August 17, 1977
Reaching a compromise under the Wetlands Protection Act, Norwood's conservation commission approved flood control plans for the Park Place industrial park on Route 1.