The proposed 240-by-100-foot steel arena aims to serve youth hockey teams and the public, with an anticipated opening in November 1972.
Fatal Plane Crash Near Norwood Airport-This Day in Norwood History-June 4, 2007
Agnes E. Imregh's zest for life, her dedication to work, and her love for her family were paralleled by her passion for flying her single-engine Mooney airplane. Yesterday, a 57-year-old … Continue reading Fatal Plane Crash Near Norwood Airport-This Day in Norwood History-June 4, 2007
Plane Picking up Tom Brady Slides Off Norwood Runway-June 15, 2005
An aviation mishap at Norwood Memorial Airport leaves a twin-engine charter jet stuck in the mud 400 feet past the runway.
Record $500M Cocaine Seizure in Federal Drug Sting-September 4, 1991
Federal authorities utilized Norwood as the staging ground for a massive undercover drug sting that yielded the largest cocaine seizure in New England history, netting a staggering 4,822 pounds of … Continue reading Record $500M Cocaine Seizure in Federal Drug Sting-September 4, 1991
World War II Bombers to Land at Norwood Airport as Part of Airborne Museum Tour-August 15, 1991
The Collings Foundation will bring a rare, airworthy B-24 Liberator and a B-17 Flying Fortress to Norwood Airport for a public three-day exhibition from August 25–27.
HubExpress Suspends Norwood-to-Logan Helicopter Shuttle-August 7, 1990
Citing low local ridership, equipment shortages, and parking constraints at Norwood Airport, HubExpress Airlines suspended its popular Norwood-to-Logan helicopter shuttle service.
Airport Commission Faces Difficult Choice Between FAA Noise Study Funding and Night Flight Ban-September 4, 1986
Norwood airport commissioners are grappling with an ultimatum delivered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): the town must either accept a multi-year delay on its voter-mandated night flight ban or … Continue reading Airport Commission Faces Difficult Choice Between FAA Noise Study Funding and Night Flight Ban-September 4, 1986
Norwood Airport Raises Tie-Down Fees for Private Plane Owners Starting in October-August 16, 1986
Citing prime location demand, Norwood Airport commission chairman Edwin Page announced fee increases for premium aircraft tie-down spaces beginning in October.
FinCom Explores Landing Fees to Offset Airport Liability Insurance Costs-August 7, 1986
Following a new five-year lease requiring the town to cover $19,356 in airport liability insurance, the Norwood Finance Commission asked town counsel if landing fees can be legally charged to pilots.
Norwood Prepares for Airport Takeover-July 28, 1986
Town officials in Norwood weighed the possibility of taking over Norwood Airport from Boston Metropolitan Airport amid growing financial concerns and transparency issues.