The Norwood Gas Company announced today that Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Folan, Jr. of 44 Silver Street, Norwood, were the lucky winners of the free trip to the New York World’s Fair.
Climaxing its autumn house heating sales campaign, Vice President and Manager A. J. Fabiani stated that the winning name was drawn by Mrs. George Foley, of 357 Prospect Street, Norwood, at the company’s office at 530 Washington St.
On a weekend of their choosing, Mr. and Mrs. Folan and their two children will be the guests of the Gas Company at the new City Squire Motor Inn. They will be dined at the new Red Coach Grill and will be honored with a special reception at the Gas Pavilion at the World’s Fair.
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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