THE HEAT’S ON
Want to make a bet? Well, you better not try to make it in Norwood because “the heat is on.”
One top-ranking town official, speaking unofficially, admitted that the bookies in town, those gentlemen who save you from making a visit to the track to invest your money in some horse, have ceased operations.
This business of book-making, over-looked if not condoned in many cities and towns, was brought out in the open when an aspirant for the Board of Selectmen of Norwood (since elected), placed the existence of the bookies in writing. This, said the official interviewed by the Messenger, couldn’t be ignored.
How effective the latent drive will be remains to be seen, but judging by the attitude of the town official, it better be successful or ELSE.
THIS DAY IN NORWOOD HISTORY
Dean Street Elderly Housing Project Refiled Under Chapter 40B as Board Seeks Attorney General Zoning Ruling-August 23, 1977
Developer Richard Vazza refiles his $2 million Dean Street elderly housing complex under Massachusetts Chapter 40B anti-snob zoning laws. The Norwood Appeals Board seeks an emergency ruling from the state attorney general to clarify conflicting zoning use variance powers.
Norwood Scrapbook-August 3
A comprehensive daily compilation of historical news from Norwood, Massachusetts on August 3. Featuring stories of town planning, public safety efforts, regional transportation, local achievements, and community concert traditions.
Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980
A zoning board hearing for the proposed $3 million Caldor shopping center on Route 1 was continued to August 19 as developers Bronson & Hutensky worked to finalize safe traffic access through Park Place Industrial Park.
Library Throws Book at Woman in Norwood-July 27, 1984
Susan Andrews became the first person arrested in Norwood for failing to return overdue books to the Morrill Memorial Library.
Appeals Board Postpones Decision On Norwood Golf Course Proposal-July 26, 1973
The Norwood appeals board postponed a decision on developer Frank R. Simoni’s proposed 97-acre golf course near Access Road, requesting a certified site plan.
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