John Carroll, shown during an MWRA board meeting, is "the quintessential public servant - the antithesis of the no-show hack." says Robert Thornton. Norwood's former town clerk and accountant. SUZANNE … Continue reading At 87, John Carroll remains an incredible public servant-This Day in Norwood History-February 21, 2015
Norwood Selectmen Authorize Teen Roller Hockey Games at Norwood Depot Parking Lot-August 11, 1994
Following a request by resident Joseph Fitzgerald and support from the MBTA, Norwood selectmen unanimously voted to allow teenagers to play weekend roller hockey in the lighted parking lot behind Norwood Depot.
MBTA Adding Long-Awaited Wheelchair Accessibility to Norwood Central-August 24, 1989
Following years of advocacy and a dramatic protest by Robert Haskell, the MBTA signed a $1.4 million contract to build a wheelchair ramp and renovate the Norwood Central commuter rail station.
Norwood Selectmen Approve New Measures to Alleviate Downtown Parking Crunch-August 21, 1985
Norwood selectmen slash parking limits to one hour on Washington Street and plan a parking commission to aid downtown merchants.
South Norwood Committee Seeks Private Funding to Clean Landmark Railroad Bridges-June 26, 1981
Faced with tight Proposition 2½ limits, South Norwood look to private donors to clean soot and graffiti off historic stone railroad spans.
Norwood Commuting Hearing Requested-June 26, 1968
Planners present data showing a two-dollar weekly savings per rider, while state lawmakers scramble to pass emergency MBTA subsidy extensions.
George Willett Proposed Greater Boston Terminal Zone-This Day In Norwood History-February 2, 1915
Would Remedy Long Routing of Freight for Nearby Places. All Transportation to Be Under One Company. October 29, 1915 map of the proposed Eastern Terminal Railway, which would have connected … Continue reading George Willett Proposed Greater Boston Terminal Zone-This Day In Norwood History-February 2, 1915