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Norwood To Receive $20 Million In State Budget

The budget, which passed on Monday, allocated more than $12.5 million in public school funding and nearly $5.4 million in unrestricted aid

Norfolk County Sheriff Hosts Sheriff's Summer Safety Fest

The event on Saturday at Babson College's Knight Field is an opportunity for residents to gather for fun summer activities

Norwood Receives $50K Grant For New Park

Norwood was awarded $50,000 from MassTrails to help fund a full engineering design of the Bernie Cooper Riverfront Park in South Norwood.

Middlesex County Sheriff, Norwood Police Chief Visit White House

Norwood Police Chief William Brooks and Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian joined law enforcement leaders at the White House Monday

Norwood Neighborhood Group Voices Opposition To Auto Storage Lot

Residents are concerned that the wooded property abutting Neponset Street will be approved for an Enterprise lot for reselling used cars

Norwood 150, Norfolk County Register, Host Community Celebration

The event, featuring music and a presentation of historical storyboards, is part of the ongoing series of events for the town's anniversary

Tree Buffer Area Of Concern At Norwood Planning Board Meeting

Enterprise Rent-a-Car sought a major project special permit for a parking lot to sell rented vehicles, angering abutters

District Attorney Hosts Household Document Shreddig Event In Norwood

Norfolk DA Michael W. Morrissey is hosting a free household document shredding event at the Norwood Senior Center on June 16

Second Annual Norwood Pride Picnic Will Take Place On June 4

All residents are invited to bring their own food and join other LGBTQIA+ friendly residents for a community picnic on the Town Common

Norwood's Olivadi Is Back In Business Hours Before Selectmen Deadline

The popular restaurant closed in June 2020. It faced a number of postponements before the Selectmen considered revoking its alcohol license

Norwood Selected For Mass Save Energy Community First Partnership

Norwood is collaborating with Walpole and Sharon on a new initiative to help residents and businesses conserve their energy use

Norwood Town Meeting Votes Down New Zoning For 259 Lenox St.

After substantial debate, a new transportation overlay district at 259 Lenox St. was sent back to the Planning Board for further study

Norwood Town Meeting Says Yes To Zoning Change At Norwood Space Center

The new mixed-use overlay district would allow for the creation of a 150-unit mixed-use building with a riverfront park at 83 Morse St.

Norfolk County Real Estate Activity Down, Register Reports

Data indicates a slowdown in real estate transactions over the past two months, according to Register of Deeds William O'Donnell

Norwood Town Meeting Approves Budget Monday Night

The Special Town Meeting concluded Monday night, while the Annual Town Meeting will continue Thursday

Norwood's Annual And Special Town Meetings Begin Monday: Cheat Sheet

In addtion to the town budget, the major items are two proposed mixed use overlay districts to allow for apartment construction .

Norwood Library and Massachusetts Trial Court Launch Joint Program

The Morrill Memorial Library and the Massachusetts Trial Court will hold an event to launch this first-of-its-kind effort in the state

Norfolk Country Register Makes Case For In-House Information Tech Dept

Register William O'Donnell has been arguing against the consolidation of his on-site information technology for several months.

Norwood Board of Selectmen Reviews New MBTA Community Zoning Plan

A new state zoning law called the Multifamily Zoning Requirement for MBTA Communities is in the process of being refined.

Norwood Board of Selectmen Makes History With Two New Members

This is the first time in the town's 150-year history that two women have served simultaneously on the board

Norwood 2022: Norwood Elects Two New Selectmen

In Monday's election, Bob Donnelly and Amanda Grow oust veteran Selectman Allan Howard.

Norwood 2022 Candidate Profile: Katie Sibbing-Dunn

Hear from Norwood School Committee challenger Katie Sibbing-Dunn about her reasons for running.

Norwood 2022 Candidate Profile: Joan Giblin

Hear from Norwood School Committee incumbent Joan Giblin about her reasons for running.

Norwood Hospital Unveils Conceptual Design For New Building

Nearly two years after the flood that shut down Norwood Hospital, the Planning Board reviewed a conceptual design for the new medical campus

Norwood 2022 Candidate Profile: Mark Whouley

Hear from Norwood School Committee challenger Mark Whouley about his reasons for running.

Norwood 2022 Candidate Profile: Bob Donnelly, Board of Selectmen

Hear from Bob Donnelly, one of three candidates for two seats on the Board of Selectmen in the April 4 election.

Norwood 2022 Candidate Profile: Michael Condon

Hear from Norwood School Committee challenger Michael Condon about his reasons for running.

Norwood 2022 Candidate Profile: Allan Howard: Board Of Selectmen

Hear from incumbent Selectman Allan Howard, one of the three candidates for two seats on the Board of Selectmen

Dedham Select Board Votes 4-1 To Appropriate $2.5M For Town Green

Two plans were presented at Thursday's Select Board meeting for the park, which will be located at the current police station site.

Norwood 2022 Candidate Profile: Amanda Grow, Board Of Selectmen

Hear from Amanda Grow, one of three candidates for two seats on the Board of Selectmen in the April 4 election.

Norwood 2022 Candidate Profile: Tylor Tourville, School Committee

Hear from Norwood School Committee challenger Tylor Tourville about his reasons for running.

Norwood School Committee Candidates Dive Into Issues At Forum

The League of Women Voters of Norwood hosted a candidates forum Monday for the five contenders for the two seats on the School Committee.

Norwood's LWV Hosts Board Of Selectmen Candidates Forum Monday

Incumbent Selectman Allan Howard is facing challenges from Amanda Grow and Bob Donnelly. There are two seats up for election.

Norwood LWV Hosts Candidates Forum Monday Night

There are three candidates for two seats on the Board of Selectmen. Five people are vying for two seats on the School Committee

Norwood Creates Life Sciences Development District

The creation of a new zoning overlay distric, approved at Monday's STM, will allow for Moderna's expansion on the Forbes Hill property.

Norwood STM Approves New Coakley Middle School Building 153-1

After a process that began five years ago, the project received virtually unanimous approval at Monday night's Special Town Meeting

Congressman Stephen Lynch Addresses Norwood On Ukraine Situation

At Monday night's Special Town Meeting, Lynch told residents he will be traveling to Poland, Romania and Moldova.

Greater Boston's First Irish Craft Brewery On Tap For Norwood

Irish Brewing Boston will be coming to the Norwood Space Center, serving brews as well as coffee. It also plans on using local food trucks.

Norwood Celebrates 150th Birthday Bash In Grand Style

On Feb. 23, the town held a banquet to celebrate its past achievements and future promise with local dignitaries