Prompted by committeeman Joseph M. Pentowski, the Norwood School Committee agreed to review four student injury insurance claims totaling at least $3,000, including dental and surgical expenses stemming from school athletic and playground accidents.
Norwood Hospital Proposes Purchasing Civic Center as Expansion Alternative, Other Selectmen’s Notes-August 6, 1975
Facing severe space constraints and rising relocation estimates to Walpole, Norwood Hospital officials proposed acquiring the Civic Center as a viable local expansion alternative during a selectmen's meeting.â €
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
Finance Commissioner Allan D. Howard Criticizes Selectman William F. Butters-July 12, 1974
The public feud erupted over a $228,000 waste management contract, highlighting deep-seated political divisions within Norwood municipal government.
Selectmen Initiate Monthly Security Briefings with Police Chief James M. Murphy Amid Local Vandalism-August 22, 1973
Norwood Selectmen and Police Chief James M. Murphy have instituted monthly security meetings to address rising vandalism and youth crime, beginning with an executive session regarding public safety.
Norwood Selectmen Mandate Uniform Meter Rates for Local Taxi Companies-August 8, 1973
Ending a two-month debate, Norwood selectmen voted to establish uniform meter rates for Bob's Taxi Co. and Norwood Taxi Co., setting fares at 60 cents for the first sixth-mile and 10 cents thereafter.
Attorneys Seek Guidance on Norwood’s First Major Apartment-to-Condominium Conversion-August 30, 1972
Representing the ownership of Nassau Gardens Inc. and Eaton Village Development Corp.—firms backed by Dedham developer Peter Kanavos—Boston attorney Daniel Needham appeared before the Zoning Board of Appeals last night … Continue reading Attorneys Seek Guidance on Norwood’s First Major Apartment-to-Condominium Conversion-August 30, 1972
Master Allows Testimony In Norwood Arena Hearing-June 25, 1971
Abutters from Norton Drive and Deerfield Road testify that Saturday night stock car racing volumes make normal domestic conversation impossible.
No Dedication Ceremonies for New Cemetery Garage-August 12, 1967
Citing a lack of public interest, Norwood officials led by Walter J. Dempsey voted to skip dedication ceremonies for the new $47,000 fieldstone cemetery garage.
Ground Broken for $1.23 Million George F. Willett Elementary School-August 11, 1967
Following a $1.04 million contract award and emergency state borrowing approval, Rocheford Construction Co. broke ground on the 16-classroom George F. Willett Elementary School.