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August 9, 1989August 8, 2026 georgenhs Bars & Restaurants, Proposed, This Day In Norwood History

Selectmen Deadlock on License for Proposed Taco Bell-August 9, 1989

Norwood selectmen deadlocked 2-2 on a food license for a proposed $1 million Taco Bell showcase at Route 1 and Dean Street, pitting Chairman John Kinnaly against William Butters and Gary Lee.

August 17, 1988August 15, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Developer Says Route 1 Has Become a ‘Hot Location’ for Businesses Following Opening of Galleria Mall-August 17, 1988

Galleria Realty Trust president Robert Piso and local tenants praise the retail boom along Route 1 as the Galleria by the Green shopping center nears full occupancy in Norwood.

September 2, 1987September 1, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

McDonald’s Requests Special Permit for Broadway Drive-Through Window-September 2, 1987

An attorney representing the McDonald's restaurant located at 32 Broadway in Norwood Center appeared before the Zoning Board of Appeal to request a special permit for the installation of a … Continue reading McDonald’s Requests Special Permit for Broadway Drive-Through Window-September 2, 1987

August 14, 1982August 12, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Hospital, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Hospital to Lease Two Rooms in Former Aaron Guild School for Childbirth Education Program-August 14, 1982

Norwood Hospital reached an agreement with selectmen to rent two rooms in the former Aaron Guild School on Washington Street for a new childbirth education program.

July 30, 1980October 15, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980

A zoning board hearing for the proposed $3 million Caldor shopping center on Route 1 was continued to August 19 as developers Bronson & Hutensky worked to finalize safe traffic access through Park Place Industrial Park.

July 29, 1976July 29, 2026 georgenhs Bars & Restaurants, Local Business History, This Day In Norwood History

Burger King Proposal Revived for Route 1 Site of Art Johnson’s Food Stand-July 29, 1976

A revived Burger King proposal for the Route 1 and Everett Street site of Art Johnson's food stand faced review by the Norwood planning board.

July 17, 1973July 19, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Arena, This Day In Norwood History, Zoning

Norwood Planning Board Favors Rezoning of Norwood Arena Site-July 17, 1973

Officials deferred a decision on the remaining 40 acres, which were proposed for a 600-unit apartment complex, pending further information.

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