Ambrose J. Kelly threatened to contact the district attorney regarding Winter Street unless selectmen closed the road or repealed its town-voted abandonment.
Petition Expected For Recall Of Norwood FinCom Member-June 21, 1974
Colleagues blast an absent official as a rubber stamp while residents prepare a charter ouster petition.
Selectmen Move to Quell Bar Disturbances and Address Comprehensive Town Business at Fall Meeting-September 26, 1973
Norwood selectmen invoke new ABCC powers to crack down on late-night bar brawls, reject a University Avenue golf range proposal, and review airport master plan findings.
Selectmen Initiate Monthly Security Briefings with Police Chief James M. Murphy Amid Local Vandalism-August 22, 1973
Norwood Selectmen and Police Chief James M. Murphy have instituted monthly security meetings to address rising vandalism and youth crime, beginning with an executive session regarding public safety.
Meeting Ignores School Pleas, Cuts Budget By $126,558-June 15, 1971
A fierce debate over encumbered funds and municipal parity dominates a marathon Norwood Town Meeting session over the town budget.
Old Fire Station Considered For Registry Office-June 23, 1970
Selectmen review conversion estimates to transform the historic Central and Nahatan street property into an RMV branch.
Late July Completion Date Hoped For Portion Of Electrical Project-June 23, 1970
A massive local utility overhaul transitions the town's power grid to save thousands in wholesale electricity costs.
Star Market Breaks Ground For Norwood Distribution Center-June 14, 1967
A grocery powerhouse selects a prime 55-acre parcel near Route 1 and the railroad, launching a massive development project that required 50 town meetings to approve.
Nichols Street Reconstruction Set-June 24, 1964
Selectmen debate whether to delay the vital thoroughfare repairs until full county and state funds are secured or use town monies to complete the work.
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.