Tensions flared between local pilots and the Norwood Airport Commission over board representation, runway repairs, and airport parking regulations.
Emergency Taxiway Repairs Scheduled to Begin-August 21, 1980
Norwood Airport Commission Chairman Walter J. Grady secures $3,000 for emergency taxiway repairs ordered by the state after a bookkeeping mix-up.
Airport Plan Dealt Major Setback by Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission-July 12, 1979
A 1979 decision by state regulators to block noise limits has suspended essential runway and taxiway improvements at the Norwood Airport.
Simoni Denied Permission to Build Motel Near Norwood Airport-August 3, 1978
Citing airport safety concerns and protected runway approach zones, the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission unanimously denied developer Frank R. Simoni's request to build a 63-foot-tall motel near Norwood Airport.
Vandalism Poses Constant Safety and Operational Concerns for Airport-August 21, 1976
Managing Norwood Airport comes with the persistent worry of vandalism, as Airport Manager Arnold Stymest contends with damaged runway lights, tampered navigational aids, and federal security risks.
Norwood Plane Limits Debated-July 22, 1976
The debate over plane limits at Norwood Airport was a contentious issue that garnered significant attention in the summer of 1976. On this day, July 22nd, the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission … Continue reading Norwood Plane Limits Debated-July 22, 1976
Norwood Hospital Administrator David Buchmueller Eyes High-Rise Expansion as Best Alternative-October 4, 1975
Norwood Hospital Administrator David P. Buchmueller explores a high-rise addition and acquisition of the adjacent Civic Center as the preferred expansion path.
Citizens Group Compiling Candidates’ Stances on Airport Expansion-August 16, 1974
Anti-expansionist group SNAG is compiling candidate questionnaire responses on Norwood Airport growth,