Citing low local ridership, equipment shortages, and parking constraints at Norwood Airport, HubExpress Airlines suspended its popular Norwood-to-Logan helicopter shuttle service.
Norwood Commuters Don’t Cut Train-June 24, 1981
Transit officials lay out a proposal reducing the Norwood line to six daily runs each way while pushing one-way ticket prices up to $1.75.
Railroad Tracks Through Norwood Center Become a “No-Man’s Land” of Vandalism and Frustration-October 8, 1979
Railroad tracks running through Norwood center become a magnet for vandals, costing local businesses thousands in property damage and prompting police intervention.
Project Together Opens to Serve Socially Isolated Seniors-October 18, 1977
Designed to combat isolation and provide vital community support, Project Together officially opened its doors yesterday at the I and A building in East Dedham Square. Serving socially isolated senior … Continue reading Project Together Opens to Serve Socially Isolated Seniors-October 18, 1977
Norwood Selectmen Mandate Uniform Meter Rates for Local Taxi Companies-August 8, 1973
Ending a two-month debate, Norwood selectmen voted to establish uniform meter rates for Bob's Taxi Co. and Norwood Taxi Co., setting fares at 60 cents for the first sixth-mile and 10 cents thereafter.
State Trooper Robert J. McDougall Killed in Truck Crash-August 7, 1971
Norwood State Trooper Killed in Route 20 Crash
Norwood Commuting Hearing Requested-June 26, 1968
Planners present data showing a two-dollar weekly savings per rider, while state lawmakers scramble to pass emergency MBTA subsidy extensions.
They Like Trains-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
Joseph Trudeau set up his Lionel electric train In his bicycle shop on Washington street South Norwood, and let the children of the neighborhood take turns running set. The group … Continue reading They Like Trains-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
Winslow Train Station Abolished, Leading to Construction of Subway Hill-This Day In Norwood History- July 17, 1891
This Day In Norwood History- July 17, 1891-Winslow Train Station Abolished, Leading to Construction of Subway Hill