Norwood Implements Mandatory Water Conservation Amid Severe Drought and Infrastructure Pressures-July 23, 1980

Town Manager John J. Carroll has been granted emergency authority to impose a water ban as a dry summer strains Norwood's water infrastructure.

Chemical Concerns at Buckmaster Pond; Selectmen Tighten Fuel Storage Rules-September 12, 1979

Town Manager John J. Carroll reports a borderline concentration of tetrachloroethylene in the Buckmaster Pond well in Westwood, prompting caution on upcoming water infrastructure investments.

Town Manager Explores Underground Lines to Resolve Buckmaster Pond Dispute-September 5, 1979

A long-standing inter-municipal dispute between Norwood and Westwood over control of Buckmaster Pond may be moving toward a permanent resolution. Town Manager John J. Carroll informed selectmen last night that … Continue reading Town Manager Explores Underground Lines to Resolve Buckmaster Pond Dispute-September 5, 1979

Norwood Approves Final Draft of Buckmaster Pond Agreement With Westwood-August 21, 1974

The Norwood Board of Selectmen approved a final pact draft for Buckmaster Pond, retaining water rights dating to the 1880s while allowing Westwood recreational easements in exchange for full property maintenance.