Quick-thinking bystanders and reporters rescue two motorists from sinking cars trapped in nearly six feet of flash floodwater under the Nahatan Street railroad bridge.
Proposed Papa Gino’s to be Dry-August 21, 1979
Facing a neighborhood petition and skeptical selectmen led by Joseph F. Curran and Mary J. Fox, Papa Gino's application for a beer and wine license on Nahatan Street appears unlikely to pass.
Norwood Selectmen Consider One-Way Traffic, Business District Upgrades-August 8, 1979
Building on the Washington Street revitalization project, Town Manager John J. Carroll proposed working with local merchants to secure a second Urban Systems grant for Nahatan Street improvements.
Young Norwood Couple Purchase and Restore Historic “Winslow” Estate-August 9, 1978
Following years of running a local rooming house, 31-year-old telephone installer Robert Pegurri and his wife Barbara purchased and began restoring the historic 21-room French Victorian mansion at 289 Walpole Street.
Selectmen To Decide On Registry Use For Old Fire Station-June 22, 1978
A prominent municipal landmark faces a structural conversion choice as state automotive administrators eye downtown space.
Dean Street Elderly Housing Project Refiled Under Chapter 40B as Board Seeks Attorney General Zoning Ruling-August 23, 1977
Developer Richard Vazza refiles his $2 million Dean Street elderly housing complex under Massachusetts Chapter 40B anti-snob zoning laws. The Norwood Appeals Board seeks an emergency ruling from the state attorney general to clarify conflicting zoning use variance powers.
Polaroid Corp Granted Trailer Permit by Norwood Zoning Board-August 17, 1977
The Norwood Zoning Board of Appeals has granted a special permit to Polaroid Corp for temporary trailers despite opposition from local neighbors.
Neighborhood Residents Favor Using Phased-Out Shattuck School for Elderly Housing-August 16, 1976
Reflecting positive neighborhood sentiment, local residents near Fulton and Nahatan streets voiced strong support for converting the phased-out Shattuck School into senior housing.
School Drop-In Centers Possible In Fall-June 24, 1974
Citing summer custodial constraints and a lack of air conditioning, town officials vote to survey local youths during the summer to prepare for a fall launch.
Thirteen Playground Programs Start Monday In Norwood-June 22, 1974
A major municipal recreation push brings youth sports, gymnastics, and special community camp pilots to a dozen neighborhood sites.