Despite previous failures, new vote likely in Norwood Dean Raymond, identification specialist with the Norwood Police Department, looked over ruins of the station’s roil call room on June 14. About … Continue reading Flood Revives Push For New Police StationThis Day in Norwood History-August 9, 1998
Great Debate Looms Over Civic Center Replacement at Aaron Guild School-This Day In Norwood History-June 16, 1981
FinCom blocks new appropriations while selectmen eye regional YMCA talks with Walpole.
University Avenue Extension Approved After Resolving Environmental Wellfield Concerns-This Day In Norwood History-June 16, 1981
Town Manager John Carroll details a new inter-town water protection district formed with Westwood.
Special Town Meeting Votes to Bypass Civil Service for Call Firefighters and School Staff-This Day In Norwood History-June 16, 1981
Fire Chief Barry calls the state Civil Service system chaotic during a high-stakes local governance debate.
Delayed Computer Billing Receipts Spark Optimistic Tax Forecasts-This Day In Norwood History-June 18, 1974
Selectmen and assessors leverage delayed electric receipts and cherry sheet funds to keep tax rates at 39.
Norwood Fights Plan For Housing Complex At Arena Site-This Day In Norwood History-June 7, 1974
Norwood fights plan for housing complex at arena site Norwood Arena (colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) For decades, the roar at the Norwood Arena had been the sound of … Continue reading Norwood Fights Plan For Housing Complex At Arena Site-This Day In Norwood History-June 7, 1974
Comprehensive Route 1 Zoning Overhaul Proposed Following Impact Study-This Day In Norwood History-June 11, 1971
Massive commercial shifts are coming to Route 1. The Planning Board prepares to unveil a sweeping zoning plan designed to regulate growth near the new stadium.
Town Infrastructure Plans Outlined-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1969
A special town meeting article requests $3,500 to fund site exploration and engineering designs for a heated rink.
Saraca Defends School Salary Request-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1969
A contentious public hearing surfaces underlying frustrations over closed-door collective bargaining laws.
Polaroid Seeking To Work With Neighbors-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1965
Polaroid Seeking To Work With Neighbors-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1965