This Day In Norwood History-September 27, 2016-Sinkhole on Nahatan St
John Carroll, shown during an MWRA board meeting, is "the quintessential public servant - the antithesis of the no-show hack." says Robert Thornton. Norwood's former town clerk and accountant. SUZANNE … Continue reading At 87, John Carroll remains an incredible public servant-This Day in Norwood History-February 21, 2015
Following a resident petition led by Joseph Burke and Rep. Gregory Sullivan after a child's injury, the state approved a barrier blocking Route 1 access to East Cross Street.
Following three malfunctioning hydrants that severely hampered firefighting efforts at a Walnut Avenue garage blaze, selectmen demanded answers from Fire Chief Thomas Barry and public works officials.
Appearing before selectmen, Codman Road resident Joseph Thibault reported ongoing issues with underage drinking and parking violations near Ellis Playground.
Following a town survey, Town Manager John J. Carroll announces that right-on-red turns will be permitted at only two Norwood intersections when the state law takes effect.
Facing budget cuts that eliminated student field trips, the Norwood School Committee voted to appeal to the Finance Commission and special town meeting for restoration funds.
The Norwood Appeals Board rejected a nine-acre duplex development by Hobbs Realty Trust due to severe flooding risks, drainage issues, and emergency vehicle access concerns.
Norwood's new dump regulations, spearheaded by Olga A. Abdallah, introduced permit requirements and commercial fees that generated $1,000 weekly.
Local frustration over municipal traffic safety measures came to a head when town officials addressed long-standing delays regarding state approval for stop signs at key intersections. Commenting on the sluggish … Continue reading State Traffic Engineers Investigate Missing Stop Sign Reports in Norwood-August 31, 1966
