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Talk of the Town-June 6, 1978

The Norwood Planning Board moves to claim an $18,000 construction loan from builder Richard Saccone for unfinished roads at Grandview Estates, while also endorsing a major zoning shift at the old Norwood Arena site on Route 1.

Record Field of Twelve Candidates File Nomination Papers for Selectman Special Election-September 1, 1976

An unprecedented field of 12 candidates officially submitted nomination papers by the 5:00 p.m. filing deadline, setting the stage for a crowded October 5 special election to fill the Board … Continue reading Record Field of Twelve Candidates File Nomination Papers for Selectman Special Election-September 1, 1976

Selectman Race Grows-August 27, 1976

The race to fill the vacant Board of Selectmen seat left by Charles "Lopey" Rich draws multiple veteran and newcomer candidates ahead of the October 5 special town election.

Fast-Paced Selectman Campaign Takes Shape Following Death of Charles “Lopey” Rich-August 16, 1976

Following the death of veteran Norwood Selectman Charles 'Lopey' Rich, candidates face a tight August 31 filing deadline for the October 5 special town election.

Norwood Planning Board Discusses Proposed Lot Size Increase, Sumner Street Subdivision, West Border Road Ownership Change-July 30, 1975

â € Planning board member Thomas F. Cavanaugh's proposal to increase the required lot size for all new residential construction met opposition from builders and a fellow board member at a … Continue reading Norwood Planning Board Discusses Proposed Lot Size Increase, Sumner Street Subdivision, West Border Road Ownership Change-July 30, 1975

Norwood Fights Plan For Housing Complex At Arena Site-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-June 7, 1974

Planning Board Endorses Norwood Arena Rezoning for Major Apartment Complex-September 11, 1973

The Planning Board votes 3-1 to recommend rezoning the rear of the Norwood Arena property to multi-family residential, sparking a dramatic walkout by a dissenting planner.

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Norwood Planning Board Debates Controversial Condominium Rezoning-July 17, 1973

Residents and local officials clashed over the Valleyview Park project, citing concerns over traffic, infrastructure, and the need for high-density housing.

Attorney Responds to Charges Regarding Norwest Woods Development-August 31, 1971

Attorney John J. Mulvehill appeared before the Planning Board to vigorously contest statements made by planner Thomas F. Cavanaugh regarding the ongoing cleanup and unfinished conditions at the Norwest Woods … Continue reading Attorney Responds to Charges Regarding Norwest Woods Development-August 31, 1971