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Tag: Ellis Well Field

August 24, 1988August 21, 2026 georgenhs Public Safety, This Day In Norwood History

Study Warns Chemicals and Leaking Sewers Threaten Drinking Water Wells-August 24, 1988

A two-year DEQE study reveals that industrial chemicals and leaky sewer pipes threaten drinking water wells serving Canton, Norwood, Dedham, and Westwood.

July 11, 1979July 19, 2026 georgenhs Airport, This Day In Norwood History

Town Scraps Plan to Extend University Avenue-July 11, 1979

University Avenue Extension Plan Scrapped ⠀ On July 11, 1979, Norwood selectmen officially abandoned the long-debated plan to extend University Avenue through the Ellis Well Field area to Route 1. … Continue reading Town Scraps Plan to Extend University Avenue-July 11, 1979

September 4, 1970September 3, 2026 georgenhs Infrastrcture, This Day In Norwood History

Engineers Estimate $532,000 Cost for University Avenue Extension-September 4, 1970

A four-month overdue engineering study prepared by Boston-based consultants Fay, Spofford & Thorndike Inc. at a cost of $8,000 has placed an estimated price tag of $532,000 on the proposed … Continue reading Engineers Estimate $532,000 Cost for University Avenue Extension-September 4, 1970

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