Average Water and Sewer Bill in Norwood to Increase by Three Dollars Monthly-August 12, 1993

Norwood water and sewer bills will rise 8.8 percent, adding $3 monthly to average bills due to Boston Harbor cleanup costs and lower consumption.

Firefighters spraying water on a smoking train tanker car near a fire truck

High-Stakes Chemical Scare on Pleasant Street-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1980

Firefighters race to Pleasant Street as a toxic chemical cloud escapes a rail tanker, igniting fears of a major regional disaster.

High-Stakes Overhaul for the Historical Village Inn-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1978

A 1978 town hall showdown unloads a $100,000 renovation plan for The Village Inn amidst a staggering $700,000 municipal energy deficit.

Tie Vote Blocks Elimination of Town Water Restrictions in Norwood-September 8, 1971

A 2-2 tie vote by Norwood selectmen keeps lawn-sprinkling and car-washing water bans in place, pending formal guidance from the Metropolitan District Commission.

Representative David Ahearn Opposes Boston Edison Company Electricity Rate Hike-July 29, 1970

Representative David Ahearn led opposition against a Boston Edison Company rate hike that threatened Norwood residents with $300,000 in added costs.

Residents Oppose Planned Electricity Lines-July 29, 1953

Norwood residents protested a $2.3-million high-voltage power line proposal at a selectmen's meeting, raising concerns over property values and eminent domain.