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Tag: Philip W. Riley

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980

A zoning board hearing for the proposed $3 million Caldor shopping center on Route 1 was continued to August 19 as developers Bronson & Hutensky worked to finalize safe traffic access through Park Place Industrial Park.

July 29, 1981July 29, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Star Market Withdraws Storage Permit Request Following Major Cardboard Warehouse Fire-July 29, 1981

Following a massive fire that took firefighters over 12 hours to extinguish, Star Market withdrew its permit request to store recycled cardboard at University Avenue.

June 24, 1981July 19, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Hospital, Real Estate Development, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Zoning Board Approves Phase II of Norwood Hospital Expansion-June 24, 1981

A heated dispute erupts between board members and Building Inspector John E. Grover over a lack of formal advisory feedback on preliminary plans.

September 10, 1980September 8, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Proposed $3 Million Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1 Clears Zoning Board of Appeals-September 10, 1980

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approves the proposed $3 million Caldor shopping center on Route 1, subject to strict traffic safety conditions and state DPW review.

August 20, 1980August 17, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Zoning Board Stalls Decision on Proposed $3 Million Caldor Shopping Center-August 20, 1980

The zoning board delayed its decision on a proposed $3 million Caldor shopping center on Route 1 after discovering developers omitted a crucial traffic permit for Carnegie Road amid fierce local opposition.

June 22, 1978July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Tight-Fisted Town Meeting Holds Firm On School Department Budget Cuts-June 22, 1978

A deadlocked floor fight over a massive school funding reduction brings threats of lawsuits, board recalls, and a complete municipal showdown.

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