Article 9 of tonight’s Special Town Meeting is to see if the town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8C, which authorizes the town to establish a Conservation Commission for the promotion and development of the natural resources and for the protection of watershed resources of the town. … Continue reading What a Conservation Commission Would Mean-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1962
Marion Curran Boch Points To Needs Of Community-This Day In Norwood History-January 16, 1959
To the Citizens of Norwood, Our town like our home has certain basic needs: initial sound planning, constant attention to maintenance and repair, and alertness to future needs. Both home and town are continually confronted with problems some of great magnitude, others of lesser, but all requiring constant attention and proper solution. In the town … Continue reading Marion Curran Boch Points To Needs Of Community-This Day In Norwood History-January 16, 1959
Norwood Star Market Opens-This Day In Norwood History-April 9, 1958
The Norwood Star Market opened it's doors on April 9th, 1958. The building has been expanded several times and is now Shaw's supermarket. Hiring for the Norwood Star Market began shortly before the April 9th opening date. This ad appeared in the Boston Globe on April 6th 1958. The opening was a major event for … Continue reading Norwood Star Market Opens-This Day In Norwood History-April 9, 1958
No Fix Ruling On Parking In Effect-This Day in Norwood History-February 16, 1945
Effective last night, the Norwood Police is enforcing the law against all-night parking of automobiles on the streets of the town. The action instructing the police to start the use of the “three-way, no-fix” parking ticket was taken at the Selectmen's meeting on Tuesday of last week. The move was recommended by Town Manager Smith … Continue reading No Fix Ruling On Parking In Effect-This Day in Norwood History-February 16, 1945
Selectmen Urge Municipal Parking Lot-This Day In Norwood History-January 30, 1943
Voters To Act On Article Thursday Leaders Recommend Acquisition Of Land The Municipal Lot can be seen on the right side of this Google Earth photo. The location of the lot put it in close proximity to the Town Hall, Recreation (Civic) Center, Norwood Town Common, and dozens of Norwood businesses. A special town meeting … Continue reading Selectmen Urge Municipal Parking Lot-This Day In Norwood History-January 30, 1943
Offer Made For Beacon School-This Day in Norwood History-October 22, 1942
Offer Made For Beacon School-This Day in Norwood History-October 22, 1942
Wilson Street Improvement Association Ask For Playground-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1939
Seventeen Members Present Their Case For Appropriations Seventeen members of the Wilson Street Improvement Association appeared before the Norwood Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night to request that a playground for their district be included in this year’s recreation budget. With Edson Eckhardt, president of the association, Mrs. Anthony Sansone, and Paul Bernier as spokesmen, … Continue reading Wilson Street Improvement Association Ask For Playground-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1939
Full Exoneration For Town Manager Kendrick-This Day in Norwood History-October 27, 1938
No One at Norwood to Press Charges NORWOOD, Oct 27, 1938 —Town Manager William C. Kendrick’s exoneration was complete and final tonight when no one appeared before the Board of Selectmen at a public hearing in Town Hall to press charges on which he was suspended from office two months ago. The suspension had resulted … Continue reading Full Exoneration For Town Manager Kendrick-This Day in Norwood History-October 27, 1938
Norwood Selectmen Ousted, Town Manager Kendrick Vindicated-This Day in Norwood History-October 11, 1938
Norwood Selectemen Ousted, Town Manager Kendrick Vindicated-This Day in Norwood History-October 11, 1938