State and local officials outline a $1.5 million Washington Street reconstruction project at a public hearing, targeting spring 1982 construction for traffic and street improvements.
Referendum Drive Seen Well Underway-June 23, 1981
A rapid grassroots signature campaign aims to stall a major town development project through a public ballot referendum.
Special Town Meeting for Civic Replacement Pushed to January ’81-September 11, 1980
Permanent building construction committee reviews architectural proposals for a new Civic Recreation Center and Olympic-size pool, delaying town meeting funding to January 1981.
Guild School Recreation Center Project & Eliot Field Renovation-August 26, 1980
The Norwood Permanent Building Committee selected six architectural firms to interview for the Guild School renovation project, while Norwood Engineering secured the Eliot Field design contract.
Developer Frank Simoni to Build 150-Unit Low-Income Housing Project-August 26, 1977
Developer Frank Simoni is proceeding with 150 low-income housing units on Walpole and Wilson streets, while state officials pledge priority for a Route 1 median strip and confirm John Shea's firefighter appointment.
Proposed University Avenue Extension Stalls Over Clash Between Industrial Growth and Water Protection-August 30, 1976
The fate of the proposed University Avenue extension remains hanging in the balance as local officials wrestle with a high-stakes dilemma: balancing lucrative industrial expansion against the protection of Norwood’s … Continue reading Proposed University Avenue Extension Stalls Over Clash Between Industrial Growth and Water Protection-August 30, 1976
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.
Norwood Skating Rink in Two to Three Years-August 1, 1971
Backed by thousands of residents and local organizations, the Norwood Skating Rink Committee is pushing for a DNR-built municipal ice arena to support the town's booming youth and school hockey programs.
Building Permits Double Over Previous Year as Construction Rebounds from 1966 Low-August 14, 1967
Bolstered by available mortgage money and a major Star Market warehouse permit, Norwood building valuation reached $2.25 million for the first half of 1967, outpacing the previous year.
Uptown Shoppers Mall Suggested in Norwood-September 7, 1966
Norwood selectmen and parking commissioners discuss urban renewal and the possibility of creating a pedestrian shoppers mall to combat downtown retail vacancies.