OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor
Norwood Planning Board Debates Controversial Condominium Rezoning-July 17, 1973
Residents and local officials clashed over the Valleyview Park project, citing concerns over traffic, infrastructure, and the need for high-density housing.
Norwood Voters To Consider Lighting Funds-June 26, 1968
The Finance Commission backs the utility expansion alongside a $163,000 sewer construction article, while the town master plan is deferred.
Norwood Planners To Postpone Article On Master Plan-June 25, 1968
Planners vote unanimously to defy a Finance Commission veto, taking an eight-thousand-dollar intersection study request straight to town meeting.
Polaroid to Hold Special Public Meeting on Proposed $9 Million Film Processing Complex-August 31, 1965
Representatives of the Polaroid Corporation met with town officials on Tuesday night, agreeing to host a special public informational meeting to outline their ambitious plans for a potential $9 million … Continue reading Polaroid to Hold Special Public Meeting on Proposed $9 Million Film Processing Complex-August 31, 1965
Oldham Building Committee Awaits Construction Deadlines as Planning Board Weighs Town Map Revisions-August 31, 1964
As summer drew to a close in 1964, tensions mounted on two municipal fronts in Norwood: the Oldham Building Committee prepared to weigh potential legal action against a lagging prime … Continue reading Oldham Building Committee Awaits Construction Deadlines as Planning Board Weighs Town Map Revisions-August 31, 1964
Norwood Looks Forward-March 29, 1964
Norwood, until 1872 a part of Dedham, today appears a town that was built-and divided-by a railroad. But unlike many New England towns that boomed early in the Industrial Revolution … Continue reading Norwood Looks Forward-March 29, 1964
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.
Petition For Swimming Pool At Fr McAleer’s- March 13, 1959
Last Minute Effort May Get Approval For some 18 years there has been talk of a swimming pool at Fr. McAleer Playground, but for one reason or another it never … Continue reading Petition For Swimming Pool At Fr McAleer’s- March 13, 1959