Voters Approve New Norwood High School-April 12, 2009

Norwood High School Project Faces Delay Despite Overwhelming Voter Support On April 12, 2009, Norwood found itself at a dramatic crossroads — one defined by overwhelming civic unity on the … Continue reading Voters Approve New Norwood High School-April 12, 2009

Republican Lee Says He’ll Challenge Romney-July 9, 2005

Discover the 2005 campaign launch of Norwood’s own Gary M. Lee, who aimed to bring his 17 years of municipal experience to the Massachusetts State House.

Officers to Begin Patrols on Bicycles in Norwood-June 3, 1993

A political turnaround and a tie-breaking vote officially put Norwood Police on wheels. Despite sharp skepticism from some town leaders who joked about "bicycles built for two," Chief George DiBlasi's innovative mountain bike patrol was approved to bring a fresh, accessible approach to community policing in local commercial hubs and housing complexes.

Employees and Customers Lament Closing of Norwood RMV-April 12, 1991

On April 12, 1991, the usually brisk pace inside Norwood’s Registry of Motor Vehicles slowed to a crawl - not because of inefficiency, but because no one wanted the day … Continue reading Employees and Customers Lament Closing of Norwood RMV-April 12, 1991

Norwood Sets $38 Tax Rate on Court-Ordered 100% Property Valuation for 1972-August 16, 1972

Announcing a 1972 tax rate of $38 per $1,000 under a court-ordered 100 percent property valuation, Assessor Chairman James J. Drummey concluded a major reassessment by Cole, Layer and Trumble.