Proposed University Avenue Extension Stalls Over Clash Between Industrial Growth and Water Protection-August 30, 1976

The fate of the proposed University Avenue extension remains hanging in the balance as local officials wrestle with a high-stakes dilemma: balancing lucrative industrial expansion against the protection of Norwood’s … Continue reading Proposed University Avenue Extension Stalls Over Clash Between Industrial Growth and Water Protection-August 30, 1976

James H. Shane Wins Public Auction Bid to Purchase Historic Norwood Arena Property-August 11, 1976

Following a mortgage default by Norwood Arena, Inc., developer James H. Shane purchased the 72.5-acre Route 1 landmark for $395,751 at a public auction initiated by Baybank Norfolk County Trust Company.

Engineers Estimate $532,000 Cost for University Avenue Extension-September 4, 1970

A four-month overdue engineering study prepared by Boston-based consultants Fay, Spofford & Thorndike Inc. at a cost of $8,000 has placed an estimated price tag of $532,000 on the proposed … Continue reading Engineers Estimate $532,000 Cost for University Avenue Extension-September 4, 1970