The Norwood appeals board postponed a decision on developer Frank R. Simoni's proposed 97-acre golf course near Access Road, requesting a certified site plan.
Norwood Voters To Act On 12‑Article Warrant-July 25, 1967
Norwood residents debated parking, schools, cemetery expansion, and land transfers at a 1967 town meeting.
Norwood Restaurant Spotlight: Sean Lyons of Conrad’s-July 25, 2014
On July 25, 2014, Sean Lyons shared his journey from server to manager at Conrad’s Restaurant and Bar in Norwood, highlighting steak tips, customer service, and community ties.
Former Norwood Resident Robert J. Carnes Appointed District Attorney for Berkshire County-August 9, 1990
Former Norwood resident Robert J. Carnes was appointed district attorney for Berkshire County by Governor Michael S. Dukakis, becoming the state's youngest DA.
Norwood Student Lauren Healey Wins Grand Prize in WCVB-TV “Great Expectations” Poster Contest-August 1, 1989
Norwood Junior High School eighth grader Lauren Healey won the grand prize in WCVB-TV's 'Great Expectations' poster contest, securing the cover of the 1990 calendar and a $1,000 savings bond.
Hazardous-Waste Site Ranking Perturbs Norwood-July 17, 1987
Norwood ranked highest in Massachusetts for hazardous waste sites in 1987, sparking urgent local action.
Norwood Prepares for Airport Takeover-July 28, 1986
Town officials in Norwood weighed the possibility of taking over Norwood Airport from Boston Metropolitan Airport amid growing financial concerns and transparency issues.
State, FAA May Put Airport Noise Bill in Holding Pattern-July 24, 1986
On July 22, 1978, Rep. Gregory Sullivan and Sen. William Keating sponsored a bill to ban night flights at Norwood Airport, sparking opposition from the FAA and state officials.
Norwood Residents Request Neighborhood Cancer Studies Following PCB Discovery-August 1, 1983
Following the discovery of PCB-contaminated soil off Dean Street, Norwood residents petitioned local and state health officials to investigate neighborhood cancer rates.
Norwood to Comply with Order on Sewers-July 30, 1983
Norwood town officials and Attorney General Francis X. Bellotti reached a 1983 agreement to reduce illegal sewer connections and protect Boston Harbor.