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.
Ask Town Meeting on Industrial Park-September 7, 1966
Representatives of the development firm Cabot, Cabot & Forbes (CC&F) urged the Board of Selectmen last night to place an article before an early October special town meeting to pave … Continue reading Ask Town Meeting on Industrial Park-September 7, 1966
Preliminary Plans Filed for 82-Lot Subdivision Near Callahan School-October 3, 1962
Preliminary plans for an 82-lot subdivision near Callaham School are filed with the Planning Board, alongside zoning petitions and infrastructure reviews.
Norwood and Walpole Join Forces on Interceptor Sewer Project to Solve Traphole Brook Pollution and Unlock 150 Acres for Development-September 17, 1962
Norwood and Walpole partner on a $211,800 federal-backed interceptor sewer project to clean up Traphole Brook pollution and unlock 150 idle acres for development.