After 56 years of serving the Norwood community, iconic family restaurant Olde Colonial Café closes its doors as owner Paul Angelo retires.
1000 Year Storm Hits Norwood, Massive Flooding, Hospital Evacuated-June 28, 2020
A historic "back building" thunderstorm on June 28, 2020, dropped over four inches of rain on Norwood in ninety minutes, causing catastrophic flooding that completely knocked out power at Norwood Hospital and forced an emergency evacuation.
Gunmen Rob Nahatan Street Dunkin’ Donuts-August 26, 1993
Two masked gunmen tied up a baker and robbed a Nahatan Street Dunkin' Donuts shop located right next door to the Norwood police station early Thursday morning.
The Coasters Thrill Crowd of 4,000 on Norwood Town Common for Summer Music Series-August 13, 1992
Drawing 4,000 fans to the town common, legendary vocal group The Coasters headlined the Norwood Arts Council's Summerfest series with classic doo-wop hits.
Landmark Town Square Diner Heavily Damaged in Early Morning Kitchen Fire-October 25, 1989
A kitchen fire sparked by a faulty refrigerator motor heavily damaged the Town Square Diner on Nahatan Street, a downtown Norwood landmark owned by George Karafotias for 35 years.
Selectmen Grant Carla’s Restaurant 10-Year Lease on Former Town Fire Station-September 7, 1989
Overriding explicit objections from Town Counsel Justin Barton, the Board of Selectmen voted last night to award Carla's Restaurant a fresh 10-year lease for its home inside the former municipal … Continue reading Selectmen Grant Carla’s Restaurant 10-Year Lease on Former Town Fire Station-September 7, 1989
Planning Board Member Rudith Berkowitz Calls for Building Moratorium Amid Out-of-Control Growth Concerns-October 20, 1987
Berkowitz Urges Moratorium at Public Hearing on Nahatan Street Apartments Voicing sharp frustration over rapid development, Norwood Planning Board member Rudith Berkowitz called for a townwide building moratorium last night … Continue reading Planning Board Member Rudith Berkowitz Calls for Building Moratorium Amid Out-of-Control Growth Concerns-October 20, 1987
McDonald’s Requests Special Permit for Broadway Drive-Through Window-September 2, 1987
An attorney representing the McDonald's restaurant located at 32 Broadway in Norwood Center appeared before the Zoning Board of Appeal to request a special permit for the installation of a … Continue reading McDonald’s Requests Special Permit for Broadway Drive-Through Window-September 2, 1987
Building Permits Issued in September 1985: Commercial Expansions, Tech Firm Renovations, and Residential Upgrades-October 26, 1985
Town records reveal a busy month of construction in September 1985, featuring major office renovations for Telco Systems Fiber Optics, commercial upgrades along Route 1, and residential home improvements.
Norwood Seeking State Grant to Study Relocating DPW Garage from Town Center-September 26, 1985
Town Manager John J. Carroll announces Norwood is seeking up to $25,000 in state grants to study relocating the downtown DPW garage and opening the site for private commercial development.