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.
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
Skating Rink Proposal Going to Town Meeting-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1963
256 The Board of Selectmen Tuesday in a meeting with the Skating Rink Study Committee, initiated steps aimed at preparing an article for the next Special Town Meeting. It is … Continue reading Skating Rink Proposal Going to Town Meeting-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1963
What a Conservation Commission Would Mean-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1962
Article 9 of tonight’s Special Town Meeting is to see if the town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8C, which authorizes the … Continue reading What a Conservation Commission Would Mean-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1962