Facing a resubmitted federal funding application and revised plans from developer Franklin Simon for a 150-unit apartment complex on Walpole and Wilson streets, Norwood officials consulted special counsel Charles Donahue about reopening their 1974 housing appeal.
Norwood Tennis Program Set to Train 1,000 New Players-August 7, 1972
Surging in popularity under Recreation Superintendent Kevin Dixon and instructor Anne Turchan, Norwood's free summer tennis program is on track to train over 1,000 new players.
State Trooper Robert J. McDougall Killed in Truck Crash-August 7, 1971
Norwood State Trooper Killed in Route 20 Crash
Housing Authority Forced to Abandon Two Sites for Low-Income Family Housing-August 7, 1970
acing strict rezoning hurdles on Pellana Road and prohibitive development costs in the Sumner-Union Street wetlands, the Norwood Housing Authority dropped two prospective sites for its 20-unit family housing initiative.â €
Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Considered for State Commissioner of Public Safety-August 7, 1969
Following an introduction by Rep. Alan P. Danovitch, Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy met with Governor Francis W. Sargent as one of 15 candidates under consideration to succeed retiring Public Safety Commissioner Leo L. Laughlin.
Oldham School Building Committee Grapples with Defective Tile Work and Construction Delays-August 7, 1963
At a special meeting addressing 22 construction issues, the Oldham School Building Committee and architect George H. Stoner rejected 1,100 square feet of improperly installed exterior tile.â €
Fill Memorial Hall To Capacity In Battle Over Zoning Change-August 7, 1957
A large group of residents from the Neponset street, as well as interested residents from other sections of Town, converged on the Town Hall to make known their oppositions at … Continue reading Fill Memorial Hall To Capacity In Battle Over Zoning Change-August 7, 1957
Callahan Window Display Winner In N.E. Contest-August 7, 1957
The genial Callahan Brothers, James and Daniel, of Callahan’s Norwood Furniture Company, were among the three top award winners for the most outstanding window display In all New England. The … Continue reading Callahan Window Display Winner In N.E. Contest-August 7, 1957
Norwood Shows Strongly In State Planning Board Report-This Day In Norwood History-August 7, 1947
Local Population Triples 1900 Figure; Town Now Has 8130 Registered Voters The State Planning Board has just published a table showing essential facts regarding each of the 100 cases and … Continue reading Norwood Shows Strongly In State Planning Board Report-This Day In Norwood History-August 7, 1947
The Decorator Has Fine Stock Of Antiques-This Day In Norwood History-August 7, 1947
This scene is part of the smart display room of the Decorator, 522 Washington Street, Norwood. A new interior furnishing shop featuring antiques, glassware, china, and modern dramatic accessories. (Photo … Continue reading The Decorator Has Fine Stock Of Antiques-This Day In Norwood History-August 7, 1947