Polaroid Corp Granted Trailer Permit by Norwood Zoning Board-August 17, 1977

The Norwood Zoning Board of Appeals has granted a special permit to Polaroid Corp for temporary trailers despite opposition from local neighbors.

Norwood Aged Housing Project Gets Approvals-July 19, 1977

Stonebridge Apartments The zoning board of appeals made a pivotal decision on the evening of July 19, 1977, unanimously granting a special exception and two variances to permit the construction … Continue reading Norwood Aged Housing Project Gets Approvals-July 19, 1977

St. George’s Syrian Orthodox Church Unveils $240,000 Rebuilding Plan Before Zoning Appeals Board-August 19, 1976

St. George's Syrian Orthodox Church presented plans to demolish its 1930s brick building and construct a $240,000 Byzantine-style structure at its Atwood Avenue location in South Norwood.

Appeals Board Grants Variances for New St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church Building-September 1, 1976

The Board of Appeals unanimously granted two crucial building variances to St. George's Greek Orthodox Church on Atwood Avenue, paving the way for the demolition of the aging existing structure … Continue reading Appeals Board Grants Variances for New St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church Building-September 1, 1976

State Appeals Court Ruling Grants Permit for Final 224 Units of Norwood Gardens-August 20, 1974

Following a decade of litigation, the Norwood Appeal Board is set to officially grant building permits for the final 224 units of the Hampden and Plymouth Drives apartment complex.

Attorneys Seek Guidance on Norwood’s First Major Apartment-to-Condominium Conversion-August 30, 1972

Representing the ownership of Nassau Gardens Inc. and Eaton Village Development Corp.—firms backed by Dedham developer Peter Kanavos—Boston attorney Daniel Needham appeared before the Zoning Board of Appeals last night … Continue reading Attorneys Seek Guidance on Norwood’s First Major Apartment-to-Condominium Conversion-August 30, 1972

Attorney Responds to Charges Regarding Norwest Woods Development-August 31, 1971

Attorney John J. Mulvehill appeared before the Planning Board to vigorously contest statements made by planner Thomas F. Cavanaugh regarding the ongoing cleanup and unfinished conditions at the Norwest Woods … Continue reading Attorney Responds to Charges Regarding Norwest Woods Development-August 31, 1971

Norwood Gas Company sign with propane tanks and office building

DPU Schedules Public Hearing On Firm’s Gas Request-July 8, 1970

Discover the 1970 legislative and municipal challenges in Norwood, from a critical gas supply expansion off Dean Street to a building code dispute on Neponset Street.