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Tag: municipal infrastructure

August 24, 1989August 20, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Transportation

MBTA Adding Long-Awaited Wheelchair Accessibility to Norwood Central-August 24, 1989

Following years of advocacy and a dramatic protest by Robert Haskell, the MBTA signed a $1.4 million contract to build a wheelchair ramp and renovate the Norwood Central commuter rail station.

September 1, 1972August 31, 2026 georgenhs Infrastrcture, This Day In Norwood History

$1.8 Million in Major Traffic and Safety Improvements Recommended-September 1, 1972

Comprehensive Traffic and Safety Overhaul Recommended for Norwood in Final Federal TOPICS Report A comprehensive and exhaustive final engineering report, recently delivered to local town selectmen, has outlined a sweeping, … Continue reading $1.8 Million in Major Traffic and Safety Improvements Recommended-September 1, 1972

June 21, 1968July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

FinCom Recommends $2.5-Million Expenditure-June 21, 1968

A massive infrastructure recommendation heading to a special town meeting could alter Norwood's utility footprint and spark eminent domain protests.

August 15, 1947August 15, 2026 georgenhs Airport, This Day In Norwood History

Airport Authorities Will Be Requested To Reconsider Norwood-August 15, 1947

Following a state funding rejection, Town Engineer Albert W. Thompson will petition the Massachusetts Airport Commission to reconsider matching funds for paving the impassable Metropolitan Airport access road off Neponset Street.

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