Norwood residents debated parking, schools, cemetery expansion, and land transfers at a 1967 town meeting.
Fortuneteller Miller Plans Lawsuit Against Norwood Following License Denial-July 13, 1989
Selectman Gary Lee led the opposition, citing concerns about the occult, while Miller argued the denial violated her civil rights.
Ethnic Diversity a Source of Pride as Norwood Prepares for Comprehensive Master Plan and Zoning Overhaul-August 18, 1988
As Norwood celebrates the harmonious ethnic diversity of South Norwood, town planner Sharon Wason leads a $135,000 master plan initiative to overhaul zoning and protect residential neighborhoods.
Residents and Selectmen Target South Norwood’s Bar Concentration-August 10, 1985
Residents and selectmen are working to revitalize South Norwood's "The Flats" Washington Street commercial strip while exploring legal options to revoke inactive bar licenses.
Gridlock Over $6-Million Junior High Rebuilding Plan and Norwood Arena Noise-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1971
A dual crisis hits Norwood in 1971 as a $6-million junior high deficit triggers political warfare and state experts condemn racetrack noise.
Junior High Alternate Estimates Sought-June 25, 1971
A sharp debate divides Town Manager Walter Blasenak and finance officials over mounting unappropriated architectural fees for Boston design firms.
Board Agrees on Postponement of School Renovation Article-June 8, 1971
A multi-million dollar architectural estimate nearly doubles expected costs for the burned-out Junior High South, prompting town leaders to delay action.
Norwood Board Presses Developers for Missing Engineering Data-June 11, 1968
Town Officials Question Legality of Norwood Gardens Permits Developers of the Norwood Gardens apartment complex were granted a one‑week continuance after failing to provide required engineering data at a public … Continue reading Norwood Board Presses Developers for Missing Engineering Data-June 11, 1968
Selectmen Call for Up-to-Date Delinquent Debt Listing-August 26, 1965
Norwood selectmen called for updated listings of delinquent town service accounts and authorized Dr. Norton Fishman to construct an access road along George Willett Parkway at his own expense.
Norwood Celebrates Independence Day With Massive Parade-July 4, 1963
PRIZES GALORE for winners of Norwood’s best-decorated tricycle contest were, from left to right, Andy Curran and Mike Notarangelo, who won first and second place respectively. On the evening of … Continue reading Norwood Celebrates Independence Day With Massive Parade-July 4, 1963