Norwood selectmen explored implementing a local jet fuel tax to prevent aircraft diversion following Boston's regional financial bailout plan.
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
Converted World War II Bomber Prepares for Transatlantic Flight to Athens from Norwood Airport-July 23, 1965
A converted World War II Grumman torpedo bomber is departing Norwood Airport for a 26-hour transatlantic flight to Athens, Greece.
Norwood-Canton Make Pitch As NASA Location-August 8, 1963
This Day In Norwood History-August 8, 1963-Norwood-Canton Make Pitch As NASA Location
Airport Investments Here Over Million Dollar Mark-August 2, 1962
This Day In Norwood History-August 2, 1962-Airport Investments Here Over Million Dollar Mark
Wiggins Pilot Aids In Film Scene Of Lindberg Story-August 18, 1955
This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1955-Wiggins Pilot Aids In Film Scene Of Lindberg Story
Expect 10,000 In Norwood For Big Air Show Sunday-This Day in Norwood History-June 19, 1953
June 19, 1953-Expect 10,000 In Norwood For Big Air Show Sunday
Aid Sought From State Legislature to Keep 90 Working in Wiggins Airways-May 5, 1953
May 5, 1953—Some 200 residents of Norfolk County tonight unanimously passed a resolution calling upon Massachusetts Senators and Congressmen and members of the State Legislature to aid in the fight … Continue reading Aid Sought From State Legislature to Keep 90 Working in Wiggins Airways-May 5, 1953