Olde Colonial Café Closes Its Doors After 56 Years-December 26, 2025

After 56 years of serving the Norwood community, iconic family restaurant Olde Colonial Café closes its doors as owner Paul Angelo retires.

Winsmith Mill Transformed into Eclectic Shopping Center and Creative Hub (CBS-4)-September 22, 2022

The historic 200-year-old Winsmith Mill in Norwood is successfully transformed into a bustling shopping marketplace, artist lofts, and music venue.

Boston’s Baddest Burger-August 10, 2012

Kevin Tortorella’s "Boston’s Baddest Burger" is now serving fresh, locally sourced breakfast and lunch options in Norwood and Boston, marking the town's first fully licensed food truck.

Free Alcohol Awareness Seminars for Local Liquor Licensees-August 29, 1994

The Board of Health and police department team up to offer free autumn alcohol awareness seminars for Norwood barkeepers, focusing on fake IDs and responsible beverage service

Raytheon Seeks Buyer for Route 1 Site-August 27, 1993

Defense contractor Raytheon Co. puts its historic 20-acre Route 1 manufacturing and warehouse site on the market for $18 million, drawing early interest from commercial developers.

Norwood Trophy Assets Sold-July 28, 1990

Following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, Norwood Trophy & Engraving Co. Inc. sold its assets to Providence-based Emblem & Badge Inc. in July 1990.

Selectmen Grant Carla’s Restaurant 10-Year Lease on Former Town Fire Station-September 7, 1989

Overriding explicit objections from Town Counsel Justin Barton, the Board of Selectmen voted last night to award Carla's Restaurant a fresh 10-year lease for its home inside the former municipal … Continue reading Selectmen Grant Carla’s Restaurant 10-Year Lease on Former Town Fire Station-September 7, 1989

Dedham Medical Associates and Harvard Community Health Plan Open 23,000-Square-Foot Medical Facility on Route 1 at River Ridge Complex-September 13, 1988

Dedham Medical Associates and Harvard Community Health Plan open a 23,000-square-foot medical facility on Route 1 at River Ridge, staffed initially by five doctors.

Puritan Furniture Draws Smaller Crowd and Steady Bargain Hunters-September 8, 1988

The second day of the federal bankruptcy court-ordered liquidation auction at Puritan Furniture on Lenox Street brings smaller crowds, heavy bargain hunting, and minor shopper disputes.

McDonald’s Requests Special Permit for Broadway Drive-Through Window-September 2, 1987

An attorney representing the McDonald's restaurant located at 32 Broadway in Norwood Center appeared before the Zoning Board of Appeal to request a special permit for the installation of a … Continue reading McDonald’s Requests Special Permit for Broadway Drive-Through Window-September 2, 1987