Highlights from the agenda for the Norwood Board of Selectmen meeting, Jan. 22.
The Norwood Board of Selectmen will meet tonight at 7 p.m. in room 34 of Town Hall. Here are the highlights from issues on tonight's agenda: For a full agenda of tonight's meeting and minutes from previous meetings check out the town website here. To see video from previous meetings, visit the NPA-TV website here.
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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. On Tuesday, January 22 visit Central Kia from 6-8 p.m. to see the Celtics Dancers, test drive any new Kia vehicle and have the chance to score two free tickets to an upcoming Boston Celtics game. Refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public. 2. The Norwood Board of Selectmen will meet today in the Town Hall starting at 7 p.m. The meeting will be carried live on NPA-TV's Government Channel. 3. Norwood Hospital Cancer Center at Foxboro will host an American Cancer Society sponsored Look Good…Feel Better session…
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Briefs from the Board of Selectmen meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 18.
Resident Voices Concern Over Sex Offender Living Near School The Board of Selectmen received an e-mail letter from a resident regarding a sex offender living near St. Catherine's School. Selectman Paul Bishop said that he had spoken with the Police Department, and made a motion to refer the correspondence to the Chief of Police so he can speak to the resident. Selectman William Plasko added that the town tries to regulate these things as much as possible. The motion to refer the letter to the Police Chief was passed unanimously. Board Considers Proposed Upland Woods Development The Massachusetts Housing Partnership, submitted a request for comments from the Board on a proposed Upland Woods development. The complex would consist of 296 …
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Highlights from the agenda for the Norwood Board of Selectmen meeting, Oct. 16.
The Norwood Board of Selectmen will meet tonight at 7:00 p.m. in room 34 of Town Hall. Here are the highlights from issues on tonight's agenda: For a full agenda of tonight's meeting and minutes from previous meetings check out the town website here. To see video from previous meetings, visit the NPA-TV website here.
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Your daily dose of Patch knowledge.
Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Norwood residents who want to vote in the 2012 presidential election and other federal and state races have two days left until the Massachusetts voter registration deadline! The registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 17. Voters can register in the Norwood Town Clerk's office, in room 32 on the second floor of the Town Hall, which is open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 2. Together Yes, an organization in Norwood dedicated to promoting sustainable living, will present a free screening and brief …
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Briefs from the Board of Selectmen meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 9.
Chief Brooks and Selectmen Encourage Citizens to Call in Suspicious Activity Chief William G. Brooks III, of the Norwood Police Department, appeared before the Board of Selectmen Tuesday night with the monthly report of his department's activity. Brooks highlighted a recent case where a home invasion incident was discovered after a concerned citizen called to report suspicious activity in her neighborhood. Because of the timely call, Brooks said, police were able to get on scene earlier than they might have been if the break-in had been discovered only when the residents returned home. The officers found a latent print at the scene and were able to connect it to a Dorchester male who was already in the system. He was arrested and in …
Highlights from the agenda for the Norwood Board of Selectmen meeting, Oct. 9.
The Norwood Board of Selectmen will meet tonight at 7:00 p.m. in room 34 of Town Hall. Here are the highlights from issues on tonight's agenda: For a full agenda of tonight's meeting and minutes from previous meetings check out the town website here. To see video from previous meetings, visit the NPA-TV website here.
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Notes from Tuesday night's Board of Selectmen meeting.
Board Approves Removal of Four Trees from Town Common At their meeting Tuesday evening, the Norwood Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a motion from department of public works director Mark Ryan to remove four trees from the Town Common. Town Manager John Carroll said that Ryan had discussed the situation with an arborist, and feels that it would be best for the state of the Town Common to have them removed. In their current state, the trees will grow into each other - causing damage to the trees themselves as well as the lawn below. "I agree with Mr. Ryan, they really are causing problems," Carroll told the board. "As nice as the Common is and as much as we like the greenery if you look close you have to admit it's overgrown," …
9:23 am on Thursday, October 4, 2012
Will we also limit where CVS, Walgreens and other drug stores are located. Its typical bullying tactics like this that make Norwood so transparent. You cannot legislate morality, no matter how hard you try. Zoning ordinances specifically used as anti-business and to corral industries is illegal, immoral and akin to gerrymandering, which I know MA and Norwood has no problem with. more ›
Brief notes from the Board of Selectmen meeting Tuesday evening.
Public Hearing for Letizia’s Homestyle Italian There was a Public Hearing at the Board of Selectmen meeting Tuesday night regarding Letizia's Homestyle Italian's application for a CV (Common Victualler) license. Michael Konicki, owner of Letizia's, told the Board the restaurant will serve homestyle Italian food including pizza, calzones, pasta, salads, and items from a prepared deli case. "We want to be known a little more than just a pizza place," he said. Letizia's will be opening at 1243 Washington St. in South Norwood hopefully by August 3, Konicki said. The Board unanimously approved the license with the condition that the fees owed by previous business must be paid before the license is released. Interim Chief for the Norwood Fire …
The Norwood town elections are today, check here to find out where to cast your vote.
The Vote The Norwood town elections (April 2, 2012) include votes on several positions in town, including Selectmen, School Committee, Town Meeting and Library Board of Trustees. On the Ballot There are currently three candidates running for two positions on the School Committee, and four candidates running for two seats on the Library Planning Board. There are several uncontested races including for Planning Board and Board of Selectmen seats. The election today will also decide the Town Meeting members. Where Do I Vote? Here in Norwood there are several polling places. To find out where you can vote Tuesday, refer to the table below or enter your address here. District 1 Oldham School Prospect Street District 2 Oldham School …
11:41 am on Monday, April 2, 2012
Hopefully there is a decent turnout this year... it is time for the people of Norwood to step-up and show their support for the community! more ›
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12:06 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
The person writing the letter needs to do some research: "The Impact of Sex Offender Residence Restrictions: 1,000 Feet From Danger or One Step From Absurd?", Jill S. Levenson & Leo P. Cotter, PhDs, 2005 "Other scholars have concurred that sex offender statutes inadvertently may increase risk by aggravating the stressors that can trigger some sex offenders to relapse." http://ccoso.org/… more ›