Residents and selectmen are working to revitalize South Norwood's "The Flats" Washington Street commercial strip while exploring legal options to revoke inactive bar licenses.
Norwood School Officials Weigh Alternatives as Renovation Delays Threaten High School Opening-August 8, 1985
Norwood school officials discussed seven alternatives for opening day if $5 million high school renovations are not finished, while firmly rejecting double sessions.
Norwood Selectmen Blast Fire Department Over Malfunctioning Hydrants-August 7, 1985
Following three malfunctioning hydrants that severely hampered firefighting efforts at a Walnut Avenue garage blaze, selectmen demanded answers from Fire Chief Thomas Barry and public works officials.
New Jet Fuel Tax Proposed for Norwood Airport-July 24, 1985
Norwood selectmen explored implementing a local jet fuel tax to prevent aircraft diversion following Boston's regional financial bailout plan.
Owner of Norwood Site Says He Was Unaware of Gravel Removal-July 24, 1985
The Norwood Zoning Board of Appeals clashed with property owner Paul C. Balboni over unpermitted gravel excavation at a University Avenue site flagged by Building Inspector John Grover.
Town Meeting Approves Neponset Street Traffic Lights and Additional Municipal Appropriations-September 25, 1984
Town Meeting approves $75,000 for traffic lights at the Wedgewood Drive intersection on Neponset Street, alongside funding for municipal vehicles, sidewalk adjustments, and civic center completion.
Dispute Over Tax Records Ends Amicably-September 6, 1984
Former town official Thomas DiFrancia receives requested airport tax assessment records from Town Counsel Justin C. Barton during a selectmen's meeting, ending a bitter access dispute.
Selectmen Order Removal of Underground Gas Tanks at Fire-Damaged Station-August 28, 1984
Norwood selectmen order the property owner to remove underground fuel tanks from the fire-destroyed South Norwood Exxon station on Washington Street.
SOfficials Tour Ellis Pond Dam and Meadow Brook Sites-August 22, 1984
State Waterways Director John J. Hannon joined Norwood officials to inspect Ellis Pond Dam and the Meadow Brook watershed, targeting $850,000 in state funds toward critical flood mitigation.
Selectmen Vote Unanimously to Support State Ban On “Happy Hours”-August 22, 1984
Citing concerns over drunk driving, Norwood selectmen voted 4-0 to support the ABCC's statewide initiative to eliminate discounted bar "happy hours" and promotional drink pricing.