Former Norwood Milkman Appointed Superintendent of Metropolitan Law Enforcement Agency Nelson E. "Sonny" Barner, a former milkman who worked his way up through the ranks of the Metropolitan Police, has … Continue reading Nelson E. “Sonny” Barner Named Head of MDC Police-June 14, 1985
Planning Board Proposes Water Resources Protection District to Safeguard Ellis Well Field-August 14, 1984
Norwood's planning board voted to place a water resources protection district zoning bylaw on the September 24 special town meeting warrant to protect the Ellis Avenue well field.
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.
Norwood Implements Mandatory Water Conservation Amid Severe Drought and Infrastructure Pressures-July 23, 1980
Town Manager John J. Carroll has been granted emergency authority to impose a water ban as a dry summer strains Norwood's water infrastructure.
Norwood Approves Final Draft of Buckmaster Pond Agreement With Westwood-August 21, 1974
The Norwood Board of Selectmen approved a final pact draft for Buckmaster Pond, retaining water rights dating to the 1880s while allowing Westwood recreational easements in exchange for full property maintenance.
Tie Vote Blocks Elimination of Town Water Restrictions in Norwood-September 8, 1971
A 2-2 tie vote by Norwood selectmen keeps lawn-sprinkling and car-washing water bans in place, pending formal guidance from the Metropolitan District Commission.
State Health Officials Back Norwood Board of Health in Drive to Curb Neponset River Industrial Pollution-August 11, 1966
The State Department of Public Health backed Norwood Health Director Bartley J. King in organizing talks with Bird & Son and Hollingsworth & Vose to curb industrial paper pulp waste polluting the Neponset River.
Selectmen Consider Abandoning Willett Parkway Amid Discussions on Gravel Removal, Industry, and Conservation-July 29, 1965
Norwood selectmen discussed abandoning Willett Parkway to clear access roads, while Barcolene Inc. proposed a new Lennox Street plant amid local zoning debates.
Joint Board Asks 12-Mile Neponset River Dredging-This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1955
This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1955-Joint Board Asks 12-Mile Neponset River Dredging