Tensions flared between local pilots and the Norwood Airport Commission over board representation, runway repairs, and airport parking regulations.
Norwood Fire Chief Seeks Legislation to Create New Call Firefighter Force-July 29, 1981
Fire Chief Thomas J. Barry Jr. asked state Rep. Gregory Sullivan to file legislation establishing a 12-to-15 member call firefighter force in Norwood.
State DEQE Confirms Seepage is Harmless-July 29, 1981
The state DEQE confirmed that orange-colored seepage at Norwood Park South is harmless iron leachate originating from decades of former waste disposal by Bird and Son Co.
Norwood School Committee Seeks Field Trip Funds and Awards Bus Transportation Contracts-July 29, 1976
Facing budget cuts that eliminated student field trips, the Norwood School Committee voted to appeal to the Finance Commission and special town meeting for restoration funds.
Burger King Proposal Revived for Route 1 Site of Art Johnson’s Food Stand-July 29, 1976
A revived Burger King proposal for the Route 1 and Everett Street site of Art Johnson's food stand faced review by the Norwood planning board.
Norwood Board Rejects Blue Hills Collaborative-July 29, 1976
The summer of 1976 was a time of great change and uncertainty for the town of Norwood, Massachusetts. As the nation celebrated its bicentennial, local residents were grappling with issues … Continue reading Norwood Board Rejects Blue Hills Collaborative-July 29, 1976
Waldo Nason Is Retired, But Not Really-July 29, 1975
At 67, retired Raytheon engineer Waldo H. Nason volunteers his time driving Norwood's senior citizen mini-bus while remaining active in local politics.
New Norwood Dump Rules Bring In $1,000 Weekly-July 29, 1972
Norwood's new dump regulations, spearheaded by Olga A. Abdallah, introduced permit requirements and commercial fees that generated $1,000 weekly.
Norwood School Committee Discusses Satellite School Ovens and Bird and Son Air Pollution Compliance-July 29, 1971
The Patriot Ledger reported on Norwood School Committee discussions regarding $10,000 in satellite school oven upgrades to improve the federal Type A lunch program.
Representative David Ahearn Opposes Boston Edison Company Electricity Rate Hike-July 29, 1970
Representative David Ahearn led opposition against a Boston Edison Company rate hike that threatened Norwood residents with $300,000 in added costs.