Board on Record As Approving Method Promotion from Ranks
General Manager William C. Kendrick reported to the Norwood Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night the appointment of Louis D’Espinosa as Superintendent of the Cemetery Department of the town to succeed Mr. Smith who retires on pension on July 1. Mr. D’Espinosa has been employed in the engineering department of the town up to this time.
Following the announcement Selectman John E. Folan congratulated the Manager upon using good judgment in the appointment of a man from within the organization who had given a number of years service and was well qualified for the job. On a suggestion of Chairman Charles E. Houghton, the Board then voted to go on record as approving the promotion of faithful public servants whenever it is possible, all other things being equal, as a method which promoted good government.
(All articles were originally published in the Norwood Messenger unless otherwise noted)
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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