Norwood was abuzz with controversy in the sweltering summer of 1977. At the epicenter of this maelstrom was Kenneth E. Webber, a stalwart employee of the Department of Public Works … Continue reading Webber, Mogan See No Conflict In Holding Dump Job, Board Post-July 18, 1977
Norwood Town Dump Recycling Program Generates Modest Revenues-July 25, 1974
Norwood's fledgling municipal recycling operation at the town dump generated just $1,915 in 1973 from the resale of salvaged materials such as glass bottles, newspapers, tin cans, tires, and old … Continue reading Norwood Town Dump Recycling Program Generates Modest Revenues-July 25, 1974
New Norwood Dump Rules Bring In $1,000 Weekly-July 29, 1972
Norwood's new dump regulations, spearheaded by Olga A. Abdallah, introduced permit requirements and commercial fees that generated $1,000 weekly.
The Incinerator & Dump Debate-May 17, 1962
On this day, Norwood officials prepared to revisit one of the town’s most persistent civic challenges: how to responsibly and sustainably manage its waste. The renewed debate over an incinerator versus continued reliance on the town dump reflected the pressures of growth, modernization, and public expectation. While no immediate decision was expected, the discussions signaled that Norwood could no longer postpone confronting the issue.
Town Congratulated For Improvements At Dump-September 8, 1955
Town Congratulated For Improvements At Dump-This Day In Norwood History-September 8, 1955