Building Inspector John E. Grover confirmed that Norwood Hospital must secure zoning board special permits for its Civic Center expansion as officials prepare for an August 23 groundbreaking.
School Committee Votes to Modify Kindergarten Scheduling-August 17, 1978
Responding to parental requests, Norwood's school committee voted to replace monthly kindergarten session rotations with a mid-year schedule starting in September.
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.
Polaroid Corp Granted Trailer Permit by Norwood Zoning Board-August 17, 1977
The Norwood Zoning Board of Appeals has granted a special permit to Polaroid Corp for temporary trailers despite opposition from local neighbors.
Hospital Study Committee Recommends Four Alternate Sites for Recreation Complex-August 17, 1976
If Norwood Hospital expands onto the Civic Center site, a study committee recommended four alternate locations for a new recreation complex, prioritizing an Olympic pool and comprehensive athletic facilities.
Norwood Selectmen to Appoint Successor to Late Library Trustee O. Hunt Bowman Following Legal Ruling-August 17, 1976
Acting town counsel Charles L. Donahue ruled that state law requires selectmen to appoint a successor to late library trustee O. Hunt Bowman rather than holding a special election.
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.