Residents clashed with State Police and airport officials at a Norwood hearing over allegations of low-flying "cowboy" helicopter pilots causing excessive noise.
Norwood Airport Raises Tie-Down Fees for Private Plane Owners Starting in October-August 16, 1986
Citing prime location demand, Norwood Airport commission chairman Edwin Page announced fee increases for premium aircraft tie-down spaces beginning in October.
New Jet Fuel Tax Proposed for Norwood Airport-July 24, 1985
Norwood selectmen explored implementing a local jet fuel tax to prevent aircraft diversion following Boston's regional financial bailout plan.
Chemical Concerns at Buckmaster Pond; Selectmen Tighten Fuel Storage Rules-September 12, 1979
Town Manager John J. Carroll reports a borderline concentration of tetrachloroethylene in the Buckmaster Pond well in Westwood, prompting caution on upcoming water infrastructure investments.
Airport Plan Dealt Major Setback by Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission-July 12, 1979
A 1979 decision by state regulators to block noise limits has suspended essential runway and taxiway improvements at the Norwood Airport.
New Regional Title Reflects Chamber’s Growth; Shane Updates Dynamic Industrial Park Progress-June 7, 1978
Officially, the Norwood Chamber of Commerce now will be known as the Norwood Chamber of Commerce. Chamber President William C. Phipps made reference to the new name in remarks during … Continue reading New Regional Title Reflects Chamber’s Growth; Shane Updates Dynamic Industrial Park Progress-June 7, 1978
Norwood Plane Limits Debated-July 22, 1976
The debate over plane limits at Norwood Airport was a contentious issue that garnered significant attention in the summer of 1976. On this day, July 22nd, the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission … Continue reading Norwood Plane Limits Debated-July 22, 1976
Norwood Airport Centennial Open House Draws Massive Crowds for Balloon Rides and Aviation Exhibits-July 31, 1972
Norwood Airport celebrated the town's centennial with a bustling weekend open house featuring hot air balloons, model airplane contests, and over 1,000 flights.
Training Plane Crash-Lands Upside Down on Dorset Street After Engine Failure-October 26, 1970
A flight instructor and student escaped uninjured when their single-engine Piper Cherokee suffered engine failure, shearing a utility pole and landing upside down on Dorset Street.
Flying Grandmothers and Fearless Aviators Take to the Skies for the Seventh Annual All Women New England Air Race at Norwood Airport-October 9, 1967
Women pilots, including grandmothers and local flight instructors, take to the skies for the 7th annual All Women New England Air Race out of Norwood Airport.