Norwood will absorb a $450,000 New England Power rate hike without raising local electric bills, while zoning officials back a new downtown restaurant and Masoneilan declines closure talks.
Norwood Selectmen Vow to Fight Potential Closure of Masoneilan International Plants and Loss of 750 Local Jobs-August 10, 1983
Norwood selectmen vowed to meet with Masoneilan International officials to prevent the potential closure of Massachusetts plants in Norwood, Canton, and Avon, which employ 750 workers.
Data Processing Budget Deficit and Special Town Meeting Headed to Norwood Warrant-September 10, 1980
Town Manager John J. Carroll reports a $54,700 data processing budget deficit, and assessors seek $16,000 for revaluation upkeep ahead of a planned special town meeting.
Selectmen Target $82,500 for Gymnasium Repairs While Uncovering Wider $750,000 School Roof Crisis-September 9, 1982
Facing extensive water damage at Norwood High School, selectmen tentatively agreed to recommend an $82,500 appropriation at the September 20 special town meeting—while a broader engineering survey revealed an estimated … Continue reading Selectmen Target $82,500 for Gymnasium Repairs While Uncovering Wider $750,000 School Roof Crisis-September 9, 1982
Ground Broken for University Avenue Industrial Road Extension-August 30, 1982
State and local officials break ground on a $1 million University Avenue extension project designed to unlock prime industrial development in Norwood.
Football Field Lights Approved-August 26, 1981
Despite funding concerns and opposition from two selectmen, the board approved moving Civic Center lights to Murray Field for high school night football games, while also scheduling a September 28 town meeting for water main upgrades.
FinCom and Selectmen Remain Opposed to Converting Aaron Guild School into Civic Center-August 20, 1981
Despite a jump in free cash to $2.5 million, town leaders remain opposed to spending $2.2 million to convert the Aaron Guild School into a civic center, setting up a September 15 referendum.
End of an Era: Norwood Civic Center Demolition Complete-July 11, 1981
Norwood Civic Center Demolition ⠀ On July 11, 1981, the Norwood Civic Recreation Center—a fixture of the town's social and recreational life for decades—was leveled as demolition reached its final … Continue reading End of an Era: Norwood Civic Center Demolition Complete-July 11, 1981
Norwood‘s Bills Back Under Cover-June 24, 1981
Citing consumer privacy complaints and potential legal risks raised by Town Counsel Justin C. Barton, officials forfeit a $9,564 annual postcard efficiency savings.
Norwood Awards CATV; Service In Year-June 24, 1981
Following a extensive year-long review by the CATV advisory panel, developers map out a 100-mile infrastructure network to deliver over 50 channels to local homes.