Norwood Couple Questions Legality of New Access Road Built Next to Their Sumner Street Home-August 8, 1978

Anita and Joseph Fraone questioned the legality of a new bulldozer-cleared access road beside their 99 Sumner St. home during a Norwood Planning Board meeting.

Medical Building Still Empty-July 8, 1977

Discover the story behind 480 Washington Street, once the town's premier medical hub in 1959, and the 1977 efforts to reconcile its high market price with local demand for office space.

Norwood Town Business and Planning Updates-July 8, 1971

At a meeting held on July 7, 1971, the Norwood Housing Authority received positive news regarding the proposed expansion of local housing for the elderly. Executive Director Lawrence J. O'Brien … Continue reading Norwood Town Business and Planning Updates-July 8, 1971

Norwood Planning Board Seeks Four Zoning Changes for Upcoming Special Town Meeting-August 9, 1965

The Norwood Planning Board submitted four zoning amendments for town meeting, covering residential rezonings, plastic footwear manufacturing for Consolidated Shoe, Route 1 uniformity, and apartment permits.

Norwood’s Living History-Study Town Planning

At the annual town meeting on March 1, 1909, a committee was formed to investigate the financial condition of the town. This committee consisted of George F. Willett, chairman, the … Continue reading Norwood’s Living History-Study Town Planning