Norwood Fin Com Unanimously Approves Coakley Middle School Plan

Finance Commission member Judy Langone called the decision "a no-brainer"

Norwood Works Toward Inclusivity For People With Disabilities

The Commission on Disability is in the final week of conducting an online survey to assess community needs.

Norwood Health Director To Take Helm At Brookline Department

Sigalle Reiss, a Westwood resident, has been leading department for 15 years. She guided the town through the pandemic

Donnelly Runs For Norwood's Board Of Selectmen

Donnelly is a 28-year member of Town Meeting and has served in various offices on the Finance Commission, which he joined in 2017.

Norwood Board Of Selectmen Has Reservations About New Housing

A six-story, 185-unit developent has been proposed for 25 Lenox St. near the Norwood Center commuter rail station.

Norwood Commission On Disability Releases Survey

The link to the survey will be posted on the town's website and will be collecting information during the month of February .

Norwood Delays Trash Pickup Due To Weekend Blizzard By One Day

There will be no trash or recycling pickup on Monday. Pickup will be late by one day on subsequent days this week.

Norwood Speial Town Meeting To Be Held March 14

The location is to be determined. It may be held at the Coakley Middle School because the main article proposes a new building for it.

Norwood 150 Sponsors Two Marquee Events In Feb. For Anniversary

The Skating Club of Boston WIll Host a "Celebration on Ice" featuring Olympic-caliber skaters on Feb. 26. A town banquest will be on Feb.23

Boston Pops May Hold Concert In Norwood This Summer

Plans are in the works for the Boston Pops to hold a concert in Norwood this summer to help celebrate the town's 150th anniversary year.

Norwood-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Data

The Norfolk County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

UPDATE: Howard Wins Special Election For Board Of Selectmen Seat

Amanda Grow came in second place in an election with a very low turnout, followed by Matthew J. O'Neil. The term ends in April.

Norwood Holds First Meeting On Pool Renovation

The Recreation Department is seeking input on the renovation of the Hawes and Father Mac's pool renovations.

Norwood-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Update

The Norfolk County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Gov. Baker Attends Norwood Hospital Groundbreaking Ceremony

The hospital was shut down nearly 18 months ago by a flood. Now it will be the first new hospital constructed in 25 years.

Grow Hopes To Bring New Energy To Norwood Board Of Selectmen

Grow has worked in the web development industry for 25 years. She hopes to share her knowledge on issues like cybersecurity as a Selectman.

Norwood-Area Unemployment Rate Steady: Latest Data

The Norfolk County unemployment rate stayed the same as fall approached.

Norwood's Amanda Grow Announces Run For Board Of Selectmen

A special election will be held on Jan. 3 to fill the open seat as a result of the untimely death of Selectman David Hajjar.

Norwood Former Selectman Allan Howard To Run In Special Election

Allan Howard is running for the seat now vacant because of the untimely death of Selectman David Hajjar.

Norwood Celebrates Its Veterans With Parade, Ceremony

Local bands and officials participated in the Veterans Day festivities held in Norwood Center Thursday.

Norwood Selectmen, Historical Commission Debate Morse House Fate

The Selectmen will discuss the formation of a subcommittee to determine the future use the historic Morse House.

Norwood Health Dept. Awarded Mental Health Awareness Grant

The grant will total $625,000 over five years. It allowed the Health Department to hire a full-time program director, Francesca Golightly.

Norwood Board Of Selectmen Announces Jan. 3 Special Election

The special election is being held on Jan. 3 to fill the seat of recently deceased Selectman David Hajjar.

Norwood Approves Moderna TIF, Capital Project Requests at STM

The town held two separate Special Town Meetings on Oct. 18. All articles were approved.

Norwood STM Gets Fired Up Over Article On New Fire Chief's Term

Members grieved the death of Selectman David Hajjar, who unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, Oct. 16.

Norwood's Selectman David Hajjar Dies Unexpectedly Saturday

Two town sources have confirned that he experienced a medical emergency.

Norwood Special Town Meeting Monday Focuses on Capital Projects

The Moderna TIF also will be considered for approval by Town Meeting members. The meeting will be held at the Norwood High School at 6:30 pm

Norwood's Olivadi Plans To Reopen In March

The Board of Selectmen gave approval for the extension of the license

Norwood's Board of Selectmen Approves Voting Redistricting Map

Town Clerk MaryLou Folan explained the process, which must be done every 10 years, according to U.S. Census data.

Norwood-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases In August: Feds

The Norfolk County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

Rental Arrears Trending Downward In Norfolk County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Norfolk County rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Norwood-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In July: Feds

The Norfolk County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the summer.

New Norwood Fire Chief Sworn In At Town Hall Friday Morning

David Hayes takes over for retired Chief George T. Morrice.

A Powerful Pair: Norwood Officials Receive NE Public Power Awards

Selectman Bill Plasko and Jim Collins received awards from the Northeast Public Power Association at a recent ceremony in Maine.

Norwood Gets $682,421 Grant For Traphole Brook Flood Prevention

Norwood was awarded a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant for Traphole Brook flood prevention and stream Restoration Project

Norwood Responds To DESE School Mask Policy Announcement

The School Committee voted to require indoor mask use at its Aug. 4 meeting.

Norwood Announces Transition To Online Business Permitting System

The new system hopes to make the process easier for businesses.

Norwood's Forbes Hill Property Back On The Market For $16M

Will third time be the charm for a successful bidder to acquire the property, which includes the Forbes Mansion?

2020 U.S. Census Results: The Changing Demographics Of Norwood

The 2020 census shows an America that is becoming more diverse, with the Hispanic population growing faster than any other.

Revitalized Norwood Commission On Disability Seeks Members

Applications are currently being accepted as the committee rebuilds.