A marathon Selectmen session brings high-profile legal standoffs over Norwood Arena noise limits alongside a $350,000 real estate deadlock.
Racing Enterprise Threatens Legal Action Over Easement and Drag‑Racing Ban-June 12, 1969
A token $1 deal turned into a high-stakes legal battle. In June 1969, the owners of the iconic Norwood Arena threatened to sue the town, claiming a new drag racing ban and a massive power line easement were designed to force them out of business.
District 9 Betterment Association Discusses Phasing Out Norwood Arena and Local Development Issues-October 24, 1968
Meeting with local officials and legislative candidates, the District 9 Betterment Association explored phasing out the Norwood Arena, curbing noise, and managing town airport and zoning growth.
Board of Selectmen Denies Texaco Gas Station Permit at Nahatan Street and Broadway-October 30, 1963
Citing traffic hazards and esthetic concerns, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-1 to deny Texaco's permit for a gas station at Nahatan Street and Broadway, while firefighters pressed for a 48-hour work week.