A prominent municipal landmark faces a structural conversion choice as state automotive administrators eye downtown space.
In Memoriam – Walter Blasenak
Former Norwood Town Manager, Dead At 71 Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the United Church of Norwood for Walter A. Blasenak, who was Norwood town … Continue reading In Memoriam – Walter Blasenak
Eminent Domain Pond Taking Considered-This Day In Norwood History-June 16, 1971
A marathon Selectmen session brings high-profile legal standoffs over Norwood Arena noise limits alongside a $350,000 real estate deadlock.
School Committee Reverses Votes-This Day In Norwood History-June 3, 1971
In 1970, the Norwood School Committee reversed two earlier decisions after strong parent turnout, restoring Shattuck School students to Junior High North and adopting a mid‑year “flip‑flop” double‑session schedule while addressing civic center polling and a hospital parking dispute.
Old Fire Station Considered For Registry Office-This Day In Norwood History-June 23, 1970
Selectmen review conversion estimates to transform the historic Central and Nahatan street property into an RMV branch.
Late July Completion Date Hoped For Portion Of Electrical Project-This Day In Norwood History-June 23, 1970
A massive local utility overhaul transitions the town's power grid to save thousands in wholesale electricity costs.
Dedication Ceremony For The Junior High North-This Day In Norwood History-April 29, 1970
DEDICATE NEW SCHOOL — The raising of the Town of Norwood Flag kicked off the dedicatory exercises on Sunday at the new Junior High North in the presence of these … Continue reading Dedication Ceremony For The Junior High North-This Day In Norwood History-April 29, 1970
Industrial Commission Welcomes Star Service Hub-This Day In Norwood History-June 30, 1967
Following 50 intensive town meetings to resolve department regulations, developers project the new multi-million square foot industrial hub will lower Norwood's local tax rate.
Star Market Breaks Ground For Norwood Distribution Center-This Day In Norwood History-June 14, 1967
A grocery powerhouse selects a prime 55-acre parcel near Route 1 and the railroad, launching a massive development project that required 50 town meetings to approve.
Space Age Display Tour In Visit At Nortronics-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965
This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965-Space Age Display Tour In Visit At Nortronics