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‘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 Selectmen Approve Infrastructure Improvements for Upland Road-July 12, 1971
Local leaders also enacted emergency measures for the town dump to comply with state sanitary regulations and adjusted the 1971 tax rate through light department fund transfers.
Late July Completion Date Hoped For Portion Of Electrical Project-June 23, 1970
A massive local utility overhaul transitions the town's power grid to save thousands in wholesale electricity costs.
Norwood Voters To Consider Lighting Funds-June 26, 1968
The Finance Commission backs the utility expansion alongside a $163,000 sewer construction article, while the town master plan is deferred.
Selectmen Schedule Special Town Meeting to Consider Utilities for Windsor Gardens Expansion-August 16, 1967
Facing a municipal light department funding shortfall, Norwood selectmen weighed overhead versus underground electrical installation costs for the 232-apartment Windsor Gardens expansion.
Residents Oppose Planned Electricity Lines-July 29, 1953
Norwood residents protested a $2.3-million high-voltage power line proposal at a selectmen's meeting, raising concerns over property values and eminent domain.