Skip to content
Norwood Historical Society

Norwood Historical Society

  • Home
  • Events
  • Explore
    • Archives
    • Norwood’s Neighborhoods
    • The F. Holland Day House
    • This Day In Norwood History
    • Wonderful Women of Norwood
  • Get Involved
    • Membership
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Shop
  • Contact

Tag: Frank R. Simoni

August 3, 1978August 2, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Simoni Denied Permission to Build Motel Near Norwood Airport-August 3, 1978

Citing airport safety concerns and protected runway approach zones, the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission unanimously denied developer Frank R. Simoni's request to build a 63-foot-tall motel near Norwood Airport.

August 30, 1977August 30, 2026 georgenhs Municipal Finance, This Day In Norwood History

Housing Authority and State Near Resolution Over Audit-August 30, 1977

Norwood housing authority officials near an agreement with the state over a critical audit, a new security committee tours town vandalism sites, and local pastor resigns.

August 26, 1977August 25, 2026 georgenhs Real Estate Development, This Day In Norwood History

Developer Frank Simoni to Build 150-Unit Low-Income Housing Project-August 26, 1977

Developer Frank Simoni is proceeding with 150 low-income housing units on Walpole and Wilson streets, while state officials pledge priority for a Route 1 median strip and confirm John Shea's firefighter appointment.

September 14, 1976September 11, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Planning Board to Confront Route 1 Zoning Mess=September 14, 1976

Norwood Planning Board tackles wide-open Route 1 trunk highway zoning designations, reviews the Norwood Arena "Park Place" industrial park proposal, and honors housing authority member August Petrovek Jr.

August 6, 1975August 4, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Norwood Hospital Proposes Purchasing Civic Center as Expansion Alternative, Other Selectmen’s Notes-August 6, 1975

Facing severe space constraints and rising relocation estimates to Walpole, Norwood Hospital officials proposed acquiring the Civic Center as a viable local expansion alternative during a selectmen's meeting.⠀

September 12, 1963July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Hold Hearing On Simoni’s Proposed Shopping Center-September 12, 1963

Hold Hearing On Simoni’s Proposed Shopping Center-This Day In Norwood History-September 12, 1963

August 28, 1963August 27, 2026 georgenhs Real Estate Development, This Day In Norwood History

New Shopping Center Proposed on Walpole Street-August 28, 1963

Developers propose a 75,000-square-foot shopping center featuring a First National supermarket and W. T. Grant on Walpole Street, drawing debate over traffic and zoning.

August 21, 1963August 19, 2026 georgenhs Local Business History, This Day In Norwood History

Developer Frank R. Simoni Seeks Zoning Change for New Shopping Center Project-August 21, 1963

Developer Frank R. Simoni has petitioned the Norwood Planning Board for a zoning change on Walpole Street to construct a shopping center, prompting a public hearing set for September 9.

Hours & Info

93 Day Street
Norwood, MA 02062
1-781 762 9197
info@norwoodhistoricalsociety.org
Contact us for an appointment
  • Facebook Icon
  • Instagram
  • Threads
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Mail
Our programs are supported in part by a grant from the Norwood Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

Powered by WordPress.com.
Loading Comments...