Italian university students Lucia Rovigo and Marcello Mascellaro are spending a month in Norwood as guests of local families through the Interstudy program.
Star Market Withdraws Storage Permit Request Following Major Cardboard Warehouse Fire-July 29, 1981
Following a massive fire that took firefighters over 12 hours to extinguish, Star Market withdrew its permit request to store recycled cardboard at University Avenue.
Selectmen Split Over Amusement Game Permits at Sport Center and Local Restaurants-August 6, 1980
In a close 3–2 vote, Norwood selectmen approved 10 electronic game machines at Norwood Sport Center after concerns about creating a “penny arcade” atmosphere. A similar request from Papa Gino’s for a single Space Invader machine was denied, with officials distinguishing between recreation‑based and dining‑based establishments.
Shattuck School Housing Project Nears Bidding Stage-July 3, 1978
In July 1978, the Norwood Housing Authority announced that the long-planned conversion of the historic Shattuck School into elderly housing was finally heading to bid.
Star Market: The Warehouse Miracle Prices Built-This Day in Norwood History-September 11, 1968
Star Market: The Warehouse Miracle Prices Built This Day in Norwood History-September 11, 1968
Industrial Commission Welcomes Star Service Hub-June 30, 1967
Following 50 intensive town meetings to resolve department regulations, developers project the new multi-million square foot industrial hub will lower Norwood's local tax rate.
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.
Ask Town Meeting on Industrial Park-September 7, 1966
Representatives of the development firm Cabot, Cabot & Forbes (CC&F) urged the Board of Selectmen last night to place an article before an early October special town meeting to pave … Continue reading Ask Town Meeting on Industrial Park-September 7, 1966
Class of 1961 Summer Roundup-This Day in Norwood History-July 20, 1961
This Day in Norwood History-July 20, 1961-Class of 1961 Summer Roundup
Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial For the first time since the establishment of the Servicemens’ Fund Committee here fifteen years ago, total agreement on the disposition of the $90,000 … Continue reading Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961