Norwood dedicates its new seven-acre Union and Sumner streets playground to Alfred H. Doherty in a surprise ceremony recognizing his six years of advocacy.
Two Residential Housing Subdivisions Draw Questions but No Objections at Planning Board Hearings-August 17, 1983
Planning board hearings for a 24-lot subdivision off Nahatan Street and a seven-lot project off Nichols Street drew drainage questions but no opposition from residents.
Unarmed Man Robs McDonald’s Restaurant on Route 1 of Cash Bag-September 14, 1981
An unarmed robber enters a Route 1 McDonald's through a rear service door and escapes with a cash bag after threatening the assistant manager.
Norwood Selectmen Set Public Hearings for South Norwood Liquor Licenses and Review Town Business-August 8, 1979
Norwood selectmen scheduled September 4 public hearings to address potential liquor license revocations for Epicurean Delights and review police incident reports at Headquarters Cafe in South Norwood.
Zoppo Realty Trust Petitions for Rezoning at Route 1 and Union Street-July 17, 1979
The planning board heard initial plans for a potential small industrial park, though a final decision was deferred to allow for feedback from Walpole residents.
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.
Norwood Mall Location Back On Market-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1977
The 25-acre property at Route 1 and Union Street in Norwood is back on the market after the Lanning Corp. allowed its development option to lapse. The site, once intended for an innovative specialty mall, is now open for new commercial or industrial proposals.
Local Builder Proposes Greenfield Estates II Subdivision on Sumner and Union Streets-September 9, 1976
Developer Robert L. Rizzo submits plans to the Norwood Planning Board for Greenfield Estates II, a 22-lot single-family home subdivision at Sumner and Union streets.
Norwood “Meals on Wheels” Program Seeks Volunteers Amid Summer Shortage-August 4, 1976
Facing a summer volunteer shortage, Norwood's Meals on Wheels program coordinated by Janet Ruboy issued a call for drivers and packers to support local residents.
Traphole Brook Protection Association and Developer Meet to Discuss Proposed Union Street and Route 1 Shopping Center Project-September 11, 1973
Lanning Corp. meets with the Traphole Brook Protection Association to discuss stormwater runoff and environmental safeguards for a proposed Route 1 shopping center.