Severe Thunderstorm Brings Hail, Floods Streets-August 15, 2024

Videos of flooding from today's torrential rain storm.

1000 Year Storm Hits Norwood, Massive Flooding, Hospital Evacuated-June 28, 2020

A historic "back building" thunderstorm on June 28, 2020, dropped over four inches of rain on Norwood in ninety minutes, causing catastrophic flooding that completely knocked out power at Norwood Hospital and forced an emergency evacuation.

Comic illustration showing Boston MBTA green and orange trains at Government Center and North Station with crowds

Norwood Committee Faults T Study-July 9, 1987

Discover the 1987 conflict between the Norwood Parking Committee and the MBTA regarding station parking statistics and the pushback against multi-level parking deck plans at the Norwood Depot.

Zoning Board of Appeals Set to Review Norwood Hospital Expansion Plans Following Purchase Agreement-August 17, 1979

Building Inspector John E. Grover confirmed that Norwood Hospital must secure zoning board special permits for its Civic Center expansion as officials prepare for an August 23 groundbreaking.

Conservation Commission Faces Angry Residents Over Proposed Washington Street Auto Body Shop-August 8, 1979

Amid fierce opposition from South Norwood homeowners concerned over Hawes Brook flooding and pollution hazards, the Norwood Conservation Commission reviewed safety plans for a proposed auto body shop on Washington Street.

Norwood Hospital Outlines Traffic Solutions for Linden Street-July 11, 1977

Norwood Hospital Expansion and Linden Street Traffic ⠀ On July 11, 1977, Norwood Hospital administration addressed growing concerns among Linden Street residents regarding how future hospital expansion might disrupt local … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Outlines Traffic Solutions for Linden Street-July 11, 1977