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
Two Norwood Restaurants Lock Legal Horns Over Town’s Final Available Liquor License-August 8, 1990
With competing applications from O'Toole's on Carnegie Row and The Great American Pub off Route 1, Norwood selectmen voted 3-1 to proceed with hearings despite legal threats from rival attorneys over zoning technicalities.
Selectmen Deny Apollo Restaurant Liquor License on Split Vote-September 4, 1986
The owners of the Apollo Restaurant suffered a setback when their bid for a liquor license—intended for a planned function hall in the former Orent Bros. store on Washington Street … Continue reading Selectmen Deny Apollo Restaurant Liquor License on Split Vote-September 4, 1986
Town Officials Anticipate Signing MCAD Affirmative Action Agreement-August 16, 1979
Following closed-door negotiations with the MCAD, Norwood selectmen and housing officials plan to sign an affirmative action agreement on September 4 to protect federal funding and ensure fair housing.
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.
Planning Board Considers Elderly Housing Zones, Trailer Ban, and Rizzo Duplex Development-September 10, 1974
Norwood Planning Board reviews housing authority plans for 104 elderly housing units, Building Inspector Grover's trailer ban, and Robert L. Rizzo's Dean Street duplex project.
Norwood Planning Board Favors Rezoning of Norwood Arena Site-July 17, 1973
Officials deferred a decision on the remaining 40 acres, which were proposed for a 600-unit apartment complex, pending further information.
School Board Reverses Vote, Keeps NorWest Woods Pupils at Oldham-August 29, 1972
In a reversal of a previous decision, the School Committee has voted to keep 46 elementary school children from the Nor-West Woods apartment complex at the Oldham School, rescinding a … Continue reading School Board Reverses Vote, Keeps NorWest Woods Pupils at Oldham-August 29, 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
Eminent Domain Pond Taking Considered-June 16, 1971
A marathon Selectmen session brings high-profile legal standoffs over Norwood Arena noise limits alongside a $350,000 real estate deadlock.