League Watchdogs and District Attorney Block Closed Maintenance Interviews A sweeping attempt to accelerate administrative appointments inside the local municipal infrastructure collapsed under legal scrutiny last night. The Norwood Housing … Continue reading Housing Authority Candidate Screening Halted-June 16, 1978
Norwood Housing Authority Ponders Response To State Restitution Demand-July 26, 1977
Norwood Housing Authority officials weigh state demands for $18,000 in restitution following a critical audit report detailing questionable expenses.
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.
Norwood Hospital Expansion Likely to Target Civic Center Site-July 13, 1976
The expansion aims to address the critical need for increased bed capacity, support services, and advanced medical units, as outlined by consulting firm Medicus Planning, Inc.
Dormant Nahatan Street Land Primed for Major Public and Private Housing Construction-August 22, 1975
Vacant land near Nahatan Street and West Border Road is set for a construction surge, featuring a 104-unit elderly housing expansion and a 138-unit private apartment complex by Franchi Brothers.
Norwood Planning Board Discusses Proposed Lot Size Increase, Sumner Street Subdivision, West Border Road Ownership Change-July 30, 1975
⠀ Planning board member Thomas F. Cavanaugh's proposal to increase the required lot size for all new residential construction met opposition from builders and a fellow board member at a … Continue reading Norwood Planning Board Discusses Proposed Lot Size Increase, Sumner Street Subdivision, West Border Road Ownership Change-July 30, 1975
Norwood Housing Authority Still Pursues 10-Acre Parcel Off West Border Road For Elderly Housing-November 7, 1973
Executive Director Lawrence J. O'Brien confirmed the Norwood Housing Authority is seeking a 10-acre West Border Road site for 120-150 elderly housing units despite site work by new private developers.
Possible Low-Income Housing Protested-June 19, 1970
A highly contentious public hearing surfaces neighbor complaints regarding neighborhood property values and tax rates.
Norwood Housing Authority Proposes $1 Million, 75-Unit Elderly Housing Facility on Prospect Street-October 27, 1965
Executive Secretary Lawrence O’Brien unveiled plans for a $1 million, 75-unit senior housing development on Prospect Street opposite the Oldham School to meet growing demand.
200 Attend First Social For Norwood’s Senior Set-September 21, 1961
200 Attend First Social For Norwood’s Senior Set-This Day In Norwood History-September 21, 1961