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Tag: Vanderbilt Avenue

July 17, 2015July 19, 2026 georgenhs Business, Local Business History, This Day In Norwood History

Hurley’s Beer & Wine Relocates to Vanderbilt Avenue-July 17, 2015

After 16 years in South Norwood, Hurley is navigating increased competition by emphasizing community involvement and quality customer service.

June 23, 2005July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Us Funds Would Help Create Trails, Recreation Areas On 90 Acres Along The Neponset-June 23, 2005

Turning a wasteland into parkland The neglected patch of grass and weeds in front of the woods and marsh at the end of Vanderbilt Avenue in Norwood hardly looks like … Continue reading Us Funds Would Help Create Trails, Recreation Areas On 90 Acres Along The Neponset-June 23, 2005

August 8, 1994August 6, 2026 georgenhs Nature, This Day In Norwood History

National Guard Cleans Abandoned Cars Out of Neponset River in Norwood-August 8, 1994

Teaming up with the Canton Rotary Club's Adopt-A-Stream Program, a 10-member National Guard engineering unit used heavy equipment and chainsaws to pull six rusted vehicles out of the Neponset River off Route 1.

June 15, 1991July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Video Store Accused of Obscenity-June 15, 1991

A retail standoff over adult films brings First Amendment debates and divided reactions from local selectmen directly into Dedham District Court.

October 16, 1986October 15, 2026 georgenhs Bars & Restaurants, This Day In Norwood History

Selectmen Vote to Ban “Brown-Bagging” of Alcohol in All Local Restaurants-October 16, 1986

Patrons accustomed to bringing their own wine or beer to local dining establishments will soon have to change their habits. The Board of Selectmen voted last night to institute a … Continue reading Selectmen Vote to Ban “Brown-Bagging” of Alcohol in All Local Restaurants-October 16, 1986

October 15, 1983October 14, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Selectmen Approve High School as Site for New Local Cable Television Studio-October 15, 1983

Overcoming earlier anxieties regarding municipal oversight and public accessibility, the Board of Selectmen voted 4 to 1 on Wednesday night to authorize the construction of a new local cable television … Continue reading Selectmen Approve High School as Site for New Local Cable Television Studio-October 15, 1983

July 30, 1980October 15, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980

A zoning board hearing for the proposed $3 million Caldor shopping center on Route 1 was continued to August 19 as developers Bronson & Hutensky worked to finalize safe traffic access through Park Place Industrial Park.

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