Norwood Hospital Expansion Likely to Target Civic Center Site-July 13, 1976

The expansion aims to address the critical need for increased bed capacity, support services, and advanced medical units, as outlined by consulting firm Medicus Planning, Inc.

Conservation Commission Faces Angry Residents Over Proposed Washington Street Auto Body Shop-August 8, 1979

Amid fierce opposition from South Norwood homeowners concerned over Hawes Brook flooding and pollution hazards, the Norwood Conservation Commission reviewed safety plans for a proposed auto body shop on Washington Street.

Zoppo Realty Trust Petitions for Rezoning at Route 1 and Union Street-July 17, 1979

The planning board heard initial plans for a potential small industrial park, though a final decision was deferred to allow for feedback from Walpole residents.

Yellow tow truck from Don & Wally's Towing towing an orange car at night in rain

Selectmen Postpone Decision on Norwood Police Towing Contract-July 11, 1979

Towing Controversy Continues On July 11, 1979, the ongoing controversy regarding police department towing contracts returned to the forefront of local governance as Norwood selectmen held a public hearing regarding … Continue reading Selectmen Postpone Decision on Norwood Police Towing Contract-July 11, 1979

Polaroid Corp Granted Trailer Permit by Norwood Zoning Board-August 17, 1977

The Norwood Zoning Board of Appeals has granted a special permit to Polaroid Corp for temporary trailers despite opposition from local neighbors.

Housing Zone Plan Up In Air-July 30, 1974

In July 1974, Norwood's housing authority and planning board clashed over a proposed housing zone plan for Nahatan Village aimed at senior and low-income housing.

Norwood Appeals Board Grants Special Permit for 18-Hole Golf Course Off Route 1-August 8, 1973

The Norwood Board of Appeals approved a special permit for developer Frank R. Simoni to construct a 97-acre, 18-hole golf course off Route 1 near Access Road and the Norwood Airport.

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Norwood Planning Board Debates Controversial Condominium Rezoning-July 17, 1973

Residents and local officials clashed over the Valleyview Park project, citing concerns over traffic, infrastructure, and the need for high-density housing.

Dean Street Residents Protest Business Encroachment-July 11, 1967

Dean Street Residents Protest Zoning Change On July 11, 1967, tensions escalated on Dean Street as more than 20 local residents attended a Planning Board hearing to protest a proposed … Continue reading Dean Street Residents Protest Business Encroachment-July 11, 1967

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Norwood Planning Board Approaches Route 1 Zoning Solution-July 11, 1967

Planning Board Addresses Route 1 Zoning Violations On July 11, 1967, the Norwood Planning Board held a productive meeting with local residents to address long-standing zoning violations along Route 1. … Continue reading Norwood Planning Board Approaches Route 1 Zoning Solution-July 11, 1967