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 Labor Negotiations Stalled Awaiting State Free Cash Certification-July 31, 1984
Contract negotiations between Norwood and its municipal and school labor unions remain on hold while town officials await state certification of available free cash to fund wage increases.
Norwood Animal Officer Says He’s ‘Burned Out’-July 27, 1984
Norwood Animal Control Officer Rodak announced his retirement after five years, citing facility challenges on Everett Street and the emotional toll of euthanasia.
Library Throws Book at Woman in Norwood-July 27, 1984
Susan Andrews became the first person arrested in Norwood for failing to return overdue books to the Morrill Memorial Library.
Closed for Years, Repaved Section of Bond Street Set to Reopen-September 21, 1983
Norwood selectmen order the reopening of a closed, repaved section of Bond Street and review upcoming town meeting warrant proposals for Route 1 reconstruction.
Board of Health Identifies Only One Qualified Candidate for Public Health Director-August 16, 1983
Out of 23 applicants, only one candidate met the Board of Health's criteria to succeed former director Bartley J. King, as the board moves to eliminate Civil Service status for the role.
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.
Selectmen Target $82,500 for Gymnasium Repairs While Uncovering Wider $750,000 School Roof Crisis-September 9, 1982
Facing extensive water damage at Norwood High School, selectmen tentatively agreed to recommend an $82,500 appropriation at the September 20 special town meeting—while a broader engineering survey revealed an estimated … Continue reading Selectmen Target $82,500 for Gymnasium Repairs While Uncovering Wider $750,000 School Roof Crisis-September 9, 1982
Town Meeting Member Proposes Charter Amendment Requiring Incumbent Nominations-September 2, 1982
In an effort to foster greater accountability and civic engagement among local legislators, a Norwood town meeting member is spearheading a proposed amendment to the town charter. Thomas C. Coen … Continue reading Town Meeting Member Proposes Charter Amendment Requiring Incumbent Nominations-September 2, 1982
Ground Broken for University Avenue Industrial Road Extension-August 30, 1982
State and local officials break ground on a $1 million University Avenue extension project designed to unlock prime industrial development in Norwood.