Just weeks before filming was about to get underway in Norwood, Massachusetts, for a Halloween-themed Disney movie, the production company notified the town.
Officials will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at Norwood Hospital Tuesday afternoon, signaling the start of a two-year construction project to rebuild the.
Norwood plans Special Town Meeting for zoning articles
Norwood is not quite done with Town Meetings yet.
During its May 11 meeting, Selectmen approved June 14 for a Special Town Meeting to deal with zoning proposals and any financial matters that need attention before June 30.
The warrant closed May 18; the board will meet May 20 to sign the warrant and discuss whether to adjust the quorum.
There may also be discussion on holding the Special TM indoors or outdoors.
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the Special TM zoning bylaws and map amendments for Route 1 rezoning on June 1 at 7 p.m.
Norwood joins in call to obtain ARP funds from Norfolk County
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NORWOOD – Norwood is slated to receive $2.9 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan, a federal program providing financial relief to communities impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The town could receive more if Norfolk County releases part its ARP allocation, estimated at $137 million.
According to Town Manager Tony Mazzucco, the county received ARP funds even though it is not responsible for the county’s schools (aside from Norfolk Agricultural), public health programs or other infrastructure handled by communities.
During a discussion with the Board of Selectmen on April 20, Mazzucco said Norwood is teaming up with other Norfolk County communities to ask county government officials to transfer at least some of the funds to communities.