Joseph. W. Gibson and W. L. LeBoeuf, at left, look over plans for huge industrial complex with Harry B. Butters, chairman of the Norwood Board of Selectmen, Town Manager Walter B. Blasenak, and Matthew B. Connolly, general chairman of the Committee on Industrial Development. The camera and film firm has disclosed plans to build a multi-million-dollar plant on the Forbes Estate in Norwood which is expected eventually to employ some 4,000 persons. Town Meeting action will be required on zoning change. The company hopes to beat the frost deadline this fall with construction.
THIS DAY IN NORWOOD HISTORY
Coakley Middle School Demolition – June 30, 2025
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Easter Sunday Drive Through Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-April 20, 2025
It was a beautiful Easter morning and perfect for a short drive through Norwood. Norwood Hospital, the new Coakley Middle School, and Hawes Pool are all under construction.
Figure skater who lost both parents in DC plane crash brings world championships crowd to its feet-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 2025
Maxim Naumov came to a stop in the middle of the ice, looked up at the sky and patted his heart. Then he mouthed a few words, in Russian, to … Continue reading Figure skater who lost both parents in…
Top 10 Articles From October 6-October 12, 2024
Here are the top 10 articles from last week, October 6 – October 12, 2024. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. (All articles originally published in … Continue reading Top 10 Articles From October 6-October 12,…