By Dave Watkins in News — 29 Sep 2026

Zoning board tests new housing law

School Committee weighs free cash rules, facilities study. Norwood's School Committee took up a proposal from Finance Commission Chairman Eric Fleming to raise the town's free cash reserve minimum, as Superintendent Tim Luff pressed the case for a facilities condition assessment across district buildings.Norwood News
Zoning Board tests new state housing law. Norwood's Zoning Board considered a 50-foot frontage variance for two townhouses on a long-vacant lot under a new state law weighing housing production against neighborhood impact, plus permit requests for a Lenox Street cookie business and home additions on Greenwich and Richland roads.Norwood News

Amtrak helicopter patrols continue over Norwood. Amtrak is flying low-altitude helicopter patrols to inspect rail infrastructure through October, seven days a week between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., with aircraft dropping to 125 to 150 feet and briefly hovering near transmission towers along the Norwood corridor.Town of Norwood

Tomorrow, 4:00 p.m.: Boys soccer hosts Medway Wednesday. Norwood High's boys soccer team hosts Medway Wednesday at 4 p.m., with the game streamed live on Norwood Community Media.Norwood Community Media
Fri, Oct 2, 6:00 p.m.: Football hosts Medfield Friday night. Norwood High's football team hosts Medfield Friday at 6 p.m., with the game airing live on Norwood Community Media.Norwood Community Media

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