Discover the 1981 effort to regulate commercial vehicle parking in Norwood, including the concerns of residents like Kathleen W. Mallet and the logistical challenges faced by local contractors.
Emergency Taxiway Repairs Scheduled to Begin-August 21, 1980
Norwood Airport Commission Chairman Walter J. Grady secures $3,000 for emergency taxiway repairs ordered by the state after a bookkeeping mix-up.
Norwood Citizens Overwhelmingly Back Cable TV-August 21, 1980
An informal poll by the Norwood CATV Committee reveals that 80 percent of surveyed residents strongly favor bringing cable television to town. Ten firms are vying for the contract, which will utilize municipal utility poles.
Town Manager John J. Carroll Celebrates Successful First Year, Dispelling Initial Controversy-November 2, 1979
One year after a fast-tracked appointment that drew initial criticism, Norwood Town Manager John J. Carroll has won over former skeptics with major funding wins and efficient town administration.
State DPW Commissioner John J. Carroll Appointed Norwood Town Manager-November 1, 1978
Leaving the outgoing Dukakis administration, State DPW Commissioner John J. Carroll was appointed Norwood's new town manager by a 4-1 vote of the Board of Selectmen.
Norwood Politics, School Battles & Election Recounts-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1978
A 1978 political firestorm hits Norwood as a tight selectman recount unseals ballots, school budgets trigger a massive lawsuit, and an assessor candidate alleges age bias.
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.
Norwood Approves Final Draft of Buckmaster Pond Agreement With Westwood-August 21, 1974
The Norwood Board of Selectmen approved a final pact draft for Buckmaster Pond, retaining water rights dating to the 1880s while allowing Westwood recreational easements in exchange for full property maintenance.
Selectmen Approve Upland Road and Clapboardtree Street Infrastructure Project-July 13, 1971
Local leaders also enacted emergency measures for the town dump to comply with state sanitary regulations and adjusted the 1971 tax rate through light department fund transfers.
Industrial Exodus: Plimpton Press Leaving Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1966
An industrial crisis hits Norwood as its largest employer unveils a $5-million piecemeal exit, taking 1,200 printing jobs out of town.