Low Bridge On Morse St Claims Two More Victims-This Day In Norwood History-September 30, 1964

Morse Street Bridge Struck By Moving Truck-October 15, 2022

Morse Street Bridge Struck By Moving Truck-October 15, 2022

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Morse Street Bridge Struck By Moving Truck-This Day In Norwood History-October 15, 2022

Box Truck Hits Morse Street Bridge-January 14, 2022

Box Truck Hits Morse Street Bridge-January 14, 2022

georgenhs Jan 14, 2022 1 min read

The roof of a box truck was ripped off when it collided with the Morse Street Bridge bridge on Friday morning. First responders from the Norwood Police and Fire Departments … Continue reading Box Truck Hits Morse Street Bridge-January 14,…

Truck Strikes Lenox Street Bridge-February 12, 2020

Truck Strikes Lenox Street Bridge-February 12, 2020

georgenhs Feb 12, 2020 2 min read

Wednesday morning in Norwood saw another instance of a truck colliding with a low-clearance bridge, marking the second such incident this month. The Lenox Street bridge was the victim of … Continue reading Truck Strikes Lenox Street Bridge-February 12, 2020

Tractor Trailer Hits Morse Street Bridge-February 3, 2020

Tractor Trailer Hits Morse Street Bridge-February 3, 2020

georgenhs Feb 3, 2020 1 min read

Morse Street was closed temporarily after the Morse Street Bridge was struck by a tractor-trailer this morning and will be closed as units work on scene. We will update as … Continue reading Tractor Trailer Hits Morse Street Bridge-February 3,…

Morse Street Bridge Struck-February 3, 2013

Morse Street Bridge Struck-February 3, 2013

georgenhs Feb 3, 2013 1 min read

On Monday afternoon, Norwood Firefighters were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Morse Street, where a truck became lodged underneath the Morse Street Bridge. George Morrice, the spokesperson for … Continue reading Morse Street Bridge Struck-February 3, 2013

Dean Street Elderly Housing Project Refiled Under Chapter 40B as Board Seeks Attorney General Zoning Ruling-August 23, 1977

Dean Street Elderly Housing Project Refiled Under Chapter 40B as Board Seeks Attorney General Zoning Ruling-August 23, 1977

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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

Norwood Scrapbook-August 3

georgenhs Aug 3, 2026 14 min read

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

Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980

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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

Library Throws Book at Woman in Norwood-July 27, 1984

georgenhs Jul 26, 2026 4 min read

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

Appeals Board Postpones Decision On Norwood Golf Course Proposal-July 26, 1973

georgenhs Jul 26, 2026 3 min read

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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