A two-year DEQE study reveals that industrial chemicals and leaky sewer pipes threaten drinking water wells serving Canton, Norwood, Dedham, and Westwood.
Hazardous-Waste Site Ranking Perturbs Norwood-July 17, 1987
Norwood ranked highest in Massachusetts for hazardous waste sites in 1987, sparking urgent local action.
State Identifies Seven New Hazardous Waste Sites in Norwood, Bringing Total to Eight-September 25, 1986
State DEQE list identifies seven new hazardous waste and petroleum release sites in Norwood, including DDT contamination at the former Winslow Tannery on Endicott Street.
Developer Proposes Modifications to Park Place South Industrial Park-July 17, 1985
The commission postponed a ruling until August 6, 1985, to study the revised plans for the office and warehouse complex on Route 1.
Norwood Hospital Warned About Incinerator Standards – July 14, 1983
Norwood was abuzz with news of a local institution facing scrutiny from state and local authorities regarding its incinerator standards. Norwood Hospital, a stalwart presence in the community for decades, … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Warned About Incinerator Standards – July 14, 1983
State DEQE Confirms Seepage is Harmless-July 29, 1981
The state DEQE confirmed that orange-colored seepage at Norwood Park South is harmless iron leachate originating from decades of former waste disposal by Bird and Son Co.
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.