The impending closure of the Norwood Registry of Motor Vehicles sparked swift backlash from local lawmakers, while town boards debated industrial park funding and hotel expansions.
Polaroid Corp Granted Trailer Permit by Norwood Zoning Board-August 17, 1977
The Norwood Zoning Board of Appeals has granted a special permit to Polaroid Corp for temporary trailers despite opposition from local neighbors.
Burger King Proposal Revived for Route 1 Site of Art Johnson’s Food Stand-July 29, 1976
A revived Burger King proposal for the Route 1 and Everett Street site of Art Johnson's food stand faced review by the Norwood planning board.
Planning Board Delays Decision on Norwood Arena Subdivision Plan-September 9, 1975
The Planning Board grants a two-week extension on Alan G. Zuker's 37-lot subdivision proposal for the front portion of the Norwood Arena property.
Norwood Hospital’s Proposed Parking Lot at Washington and Winter Streets Draws Heavy Fire-August 13, 1975
Norwood Hospital's request for a zoning variance to build a 44-car parking lot at Washington and Winter Streets drew sharp opposition from planning board representative Francis Wisgirda and neighborhood residents over zoning, traffic, and safety concerns.
Housing Zone Plan Up In Air-July 30, 1974
In July 1974, Norwood's housing authority and planning board clashed over a proposed housing zone plan for Nahatan Village aimed at senior and low-income housing.
Zimble Co. Owners Address Noise and Air Pollution Complaints at Planning Board Meeting-August 16, 1972
Responding to resident complaints at a planning board meeting, Mitchell Zimble announced that the J. Zimble Co. scrap metal plant is implementing machinery adjustments to reduce noise.
Edward H. “Butch” Thompson, Former Norwood Town Official and Veteran, Dies at 74-September 4, 1970
Edward H. "Butch" Thompson, a lifelong Norwood resident, decorated World War I veteran, and prominent municipal figure who dedicated decades of service to local civic boards, passed away yesterday at … Continue reading Edward H. “Butch” Thompson, Former Norwood Town Official and Veteran, Dies at 74-September 4, 1970
Norwood Voters To Consider Lighting Funds-June 26, 1968
The Finance Commission backs the utility expansion alongside a $163,000 sewer construction article, while the town master plan is deferred.
Norwood Planners To Postpone Article On Master Plan-June 25, 1968
Planners vote unanimously to defy a Finance Commission veto, taking an eight-thousand-dollar intersection study request straight to town meeting.