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
Airport Commission Faces Difficult Choice Between FAA Noise Study Funding and Night Flight Ban-September 4, 1986
Norwood airport commissioners are grappling with an ultimatum delivered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): the town must either accept a multi-year delay on its voter-mandated night flight ban or … Continue reading Airport Commission Faces Difficult Choice Between FAA Noise Study Funding and Night Flight Ban-September 4, 1986
Airport Commission Deadlocks on FAA Visual Clearance Proposal as Runway Repairs Loom-September 3, 1981
Tension ran high at the municipal airport commission meeting as members deadlocked in a 3-3 tie vote over a Federal Aviation Administration proposal to reduce minimum visual clearance requirements at … Continue reading Airport Commission Deadlocks on FAA Visual Clearance Proposal as Runway Repairs Loom-September 3, 1981
School Committee Smokers Voluntarily Adopt Hallway Smoke Breaks to Protect Health of Colleague Charles Saraca-August 21, 1980
Eschewing a formal indoor smoking ban, Norwood School Committee members Rudith Berkowitz, Richard Joseph, Joan Cuff, and William Egan voluntarily chose to take hallway smoke breaks to safeguard Charles Saraca's health.
Selectman Dempsey Promotes Full Town Subsidy for Household Smoke Detectors-September 9, 1977
Norwood Selectman Walter J. Dempsey proposes a town-funded program to install smoke detectors in every local household, backed by residents recovering from a major house fire.
Norwood Hospital Study Committee Begins Gathering Information on Civic Center Purchase Proposal-September 9, 1975
The Norwood Hospital Study Committee begins evaluating hospital proposals to purchase the Norwood Civic Center for expansion while exploring alternative recreation sites.
Planning Board Delays Decision on Norwood Arena Subdivision Plan-September 9, 1975
The Planning Board grants a two-week extension on Alan G. Zuker's 37-lot subdivision proposal for the front portion of the Norwood Arena property.