Reflecting positive neighborhood sentiment, local residents near Fulton and Nahatan streets voiced strong support for converting the phased-out Shattuck School into senior housing.
Vandalism and Thefts Plague Route 1 Auto Dealers Amid Rising Security and Insurance Concerns-August 16, 1975
Facing persistent vandalism and vehicle thefts along Route 1, Norwood auto dealers grapple with stretched police resources, security hurdles, and soaring insurance costs.
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.
Zimble Co. Owners Address Noise and Air Pollution Complaints at Planning Board Meeting-August 16, 1972
Responding to resident complaints at a planning board meeting, Mitchell Zimble announced that the J. Zimble Co. scrap metal plant is implementing machinery adjustments to reduce noise.
Norwood Sets $38 Tax Rate on Court-Ordered 100% Property Valuation for 1972-August 16, 1972
Announcing a 1972 tax rate of $38 per $1,000 under a court-ordered 100 percent property valuation, Assessor Chairman James J. Drummey concluded a major reassessment by Cole, Layer and Trumble.
Selectmen Vote to Oppose County Purchase of Wollaston Golf Course-August 16, 1972
Unanimously opposing a $3.5 million county acquisition of Wollaston Golf Course, Norwood selectmen jokingly suggested commissioners buy nine holes of Walpole Country Club for $500,000 instead.
Father Miszkin, Pastor of St. Peter’s Polish Church, Passes Away Unexpectedly-August 16, 1971
The Rev. Ferdinand V. Miszkin, longtime pastor of St. Peter's Polish Church on St. Joseph Avenue in Norwood, passed away unexpectedly at Norwood Hospital at age 62.
Selectmen Schedule Special Town Meeting to Consider Utilities for Windsor Gardens Expansion-August 16, 1967
Facing a municipal light department funding shortfall, Norwood selectmen weighed overhead versus underground electrical installation costs for the 232-apartment Windsor Gardens expansion.
Probate Court Approves Petition to Use Veterans Memorial Fund for Civic Recreation Center Addition-August 16, 1967
Probate Judge Joseph Ford approved Town Counsel Walter J. Gotovich's petition allowing Norwood to use the 22-year-old Veterans Memorial Fund toward a $390,000 Civic Recreation Center addition.