Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980

A zoning board hearing for the proposed $3 million Caldor shopping center on Route 1 was continued to August 19 as developers Bronson & Hutensky worked to finalize safe traffic access through Park Place Industrial Park.

Savers Thrift Store Grand Opening In Norwood-July 30, 2013

On July 30, 2013, Savers Thrift Store opened at 560 Boston Providence Highway in Norwood, providing affordable goods, jobs, and charitable support.

Our Town: Steve Rudolph has a few tricks up his sleeve-July 30, 2010

Steve Rudolph, a magician and illusionist from Norwood , brought his magic show to the United Church in Norwood on July 10. The show was part of the church's summer … Continue reading Our Town: Steve Rudolph has a few tricks up his sleeve-July 30, 2010

Norwood Legion Awakens-July 30, 1990

Norwood was abuzz with excitement as the local American Legion baseball team, the Norwood Legion, finally awakened from its slumber. After a disappointing loss to Andover in the second game … Continue reading Norwood Legion Awakens-July 30, 1990

Norwood to Comply with Order on Sewers-July 30, 1983

Norwood town officials and Attorney General Francis X. Bellotti reached a 1983 agreement to reduce illegal sewer connections and protect Boston Harbor.

Norwood School Committee Votes Eliminate Youth Hangout-July 31, 1981

Following rampant vandalism, late-night drinking, and brush fires near Callahan Elementary School, the Norwood School Committee voted to fund a $6,000 clearing project to eliminate a notorious youth hangout.

Norwood Navigates Budget Pressures-July 30, 1981

In July 1981, Norwood faced mounting financial pressures as state aid formulas, school lunch subsidies, and municipal infrastructure demands collided with Proposition 2½ cutbacks. Norwood’s School Committee grappled with rising … Continue reading Norwood Navigates Budget Pressures-July 30, 1981

Norwood Public Drinking Bylaw Pushes Problem to Outskirts of Town, Says Police Chief James F. Curran-July 30, 1976

Police Chief James F. Curran reported that Norwood's four-month-old public drinking bylaw successfully cleared the town square but pushed drinking to the outskirts.

Norwood Conservation Commission Seeks Expert Associates-July 31, 1975

The Norwood Conservation Commission, led by Chairman Bettina Cottrell, launched a community search for scientific and legal associates to assist with open space and wetlands management.

Norwood Planning Board Discusses Proposed Lot Size Increase, Sumner Street Subdivision, West Border Road Ownership Change-July 30, 1975

â € Planning board member Thomas F. Cavanaugh's proposal to increase the required lot size for all new residential construction met opposition from builders and a fellow board member at a … Continue reading Norwood Planning Board Discusses Proposed Lot Size Increase, Sumner Street Subdivision, West Border Road Ownership Change-July 30, 1975