(Photo: Town Meeting Information Session) Town Meeting members approced a major infrastructure project to replace its two aging water storage tanks, located between Highland Cemetery and Norwood High School. These … Continue reading Town Meeting Votes to Replace Both Water Towers-November 1, 2023
In Memoriam-John J. Carroll
Norwood General Manager John J. Carroll (photo: Boston Globe) John J. Carroll 1928-2023 Born to Irish immigrant parents in Boston, John J. Carroll graduated with a civil engineering degree from … Continue reading In Memoriam-John J. Carroll
State Approves Traffic Barrier to Block East Cross Street Access from Route 1-August 12, 1988
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.
DPW Head Blasted for Bartering Surplus Vehicles for Services-September 24, 1980
Norwood selectmen publicly reprimand Public Works Superintendent Paul E. Wollenhaupt for trading a surplus town dump truck for vehicle paint jobs without proper authorization.
Prison Work Program Explained In Norwood-July 28, 1971
Norwood selectmen reviewed a proposed MCI work-release program aimed at integrating nonviolent offenders into local jobs by October 1, 1971.
Norwood Area Residents Doubtfully Eye Planner’s Alternate Interstate 95 Route-May 28, 1962
Norwood Area Residents Doubtfully Eye Planner’s Alternate Interstate 95 Route
Condition of Nichols Street Prompts Complaints-August 3, 1961
Pictured: "SPEAKS FOR ITSELF—Nichols street awaits completion of heavy construction work in Westover before the Town will resurface. The auto at the center is parked on the median strip. Although it is an accepted Town Way, Norwood has posted Nichols street...." (McLean)
New Road to Norwood Dump-August 11, 1955
NEW ROAD INTO DUMP Workmen are shown building a new road Info the Norwood dump off Winter Street which will facilitate the entrance of trucks Into the dumping area. A … Continue reading New Road to Norwood Dump-August 11, 1955
Consider Land Purchase For New Public Works Yard-This Day In Norwood History-October 6, 1944
Town Likely To Act Soon If It Wants Property Some immediate action on securing of a new location for a Public Works Yard for the town of Norwood may be … Continue reading Consider Land Purchase For New Public Works Yard-This Day In Norwood History-October 6, 1944
Chicago Company Is Approved For Water Tank Project-This Day In Norwood History-December 2, 1938
Low Bidders of Two To Get Contract For Project To Start Soon The Norwood selectmen approved a resolution awarding the contract for the water tank and tower P. W. A. … Continue reading Chicago Company Is Approved For Water Tank Project-This Day In Norwood History-December 2, 1938