Santa Claus is coming to town!
NORWOOD – It’s almost time to ring in the season. The Town of Norwood is preparing to transform the common into a winter wonderland for one of our most cherished…
Norwood, shop small! Small Business Saturday is November 29th
Norwood residents are invited to celebrate Small Business Saturday by showing some love to our local shops. Small Business Saturday is scheduled for this Saturday, November 29th, and is the…
Norwood votes big on open space, future planning at special town meeting
NORWOOD – Over two intensive nights, Norwood’s Special Town Meeting, held on November 13 and November 17, approved an ambitious package of spending totaling over $17.88 million. The meeting’s decisions…
Winter parking ban takes effect, residents urged to cooperate for clear streets
NORWOOD – As the nights grow longer and the first whispers of winter weather approach, the Norwood Police Department has issued a reminder to all residents: the annual Winter Overnight…
Residents Question Developer’s Plan to “Freeze” Zoning on Pendergast Circle Property
NORWOOD – A contentious debate unfolded during this week’s Planning Board meeting as local residents and board members raised sharp questions regarding 63-65 Nahatan Street. Developers are requesting a series…
Norwood Conservation Commission Urges Residents to Clear Drains and Embrace ‘Leave the Leaves’ Philosophy
NORWOOD — As Norwood settles into the picturesque season of brightly colored trees and fall foliage, the town’s Conservation Commission is reaching out to residents with a brief, three-point checklist…
Norwood Prepares for Post-SNAP Reality
NORWOOD – Governor Healey held a press conference today to announce the funds needed to maintain SNAP program will run out because of the government shutdown. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
Speed over scrutiny? Town meeting will deploy Consent Agenda for first three articles
NORWOOD – During Fincom’s most recent meeting, town meeting moderator Gerri Slater asked the finance committee to allow a Consent Agenda process during November 13’s upcoming Town Meeting. This process…
The Alarming Rise in Norwood Students “Not Meeting Expectations”
The 2025 MCAS results for Norwood Public Schools show a notable increase in the percentage of students falling into the “Not Meeting Expectations” (NME) category. Based upon the preliminary results…
FM Global Way Set to Become “FM Way” in Name Change Request
Norwood – The road connecting the FM Global campus with Pleasant St and Providence Hwy is about to get a new name. During the October 6th planning board meeting, a…