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.
Drop-In Center Study Committee Finalizes Summer Youth Report-June 14, 1974
A former local milkman prepares to take command of a major metropolitan law enforcement agency following a high-profile State House controversy.
$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
Developer Awarded $24,000 in Damages in Lawsuit Against ’67 Norwood Selectmen-August 31, 1972
1967 Board of Selectmen A Norfolk Superior Court judge has awarded developer George H. Clark of Southboro $24,000 in damages plus interest in a civil lawsuit brought against members of … Continue reading Developer Awarded $24,000 in Damages in Lawsuit Against ’67 Norwood Selectmen-August 31, 1972
Attorney Responds to Charges Regarding Norwest Woods Development-August 31, 1971
Attorney John J. Mulvehill appeared before the Planning Board to vigorously contest statements made by planner Thomas F. Cavanaugh regarding the ongoing cleanup and unfinished conditions at the Norwest Woods … Continue reading Attorney Responds to Charges Regarding Norwest Woods Development-August 31, 1971
Norwood Town Business and Planning Updates-July 8, 1971
At a meeting held on July 7, 1971, the Norwood Housing Authority received positive news regarding the proposed expansion of local housing for the elderly. Executive Director Lawrence J. O'Brien … Continue reading Norwood Town Business and Planning Updates-July 8, 1971
Low-Income Housing Site Search Continues-June 21, 1971
While Pellana Road plans are dropped after resident protests, the town advances an 80-unit Nahatan Street senior complex.
Old Fire Station Considered For Registry Office-June 23, 1970
Selectmen review conversion estimates to transform the historic Central and Nahatan street property into an RMV branch.