Reports & Analysis
The Norwood Taxpayer Alliance publishes independent reports and analyses to help residents understand the financial and policy decisions shaping our town. Each report is based on public records, data, and objective review — translating complex information into plain English so every taxpayer can see how their dollars are being spent and what it means for Norwood’s future. The NTA will continue to expand this resource with additional reports and datasets to help residents follow the facts, not the headlines.
🏡 NTA Town Owned Property Summary Report — 2025 Edition
November 1, 2025
The Norwood Taxpayer Alliance (NTA) is proud to present the 2025 Town Owned Property Summary Report, a comprehensive analysis of all 225 Town-owned parcels in Norwood. This report consolidates information from the Town’s Vision Government Solutions property database into a single, searchable format, allowing residents to easily review parcel data, zoning classifications, acreage, and assessed values.
The NTA compiled this report to promote transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making about how Norwood’s real estate assets are managed and valued. By comparing properties across neighborhoods and zones, taxpayers can better understand how municipal property ownership affects the Town’s overall tax base and future development options.
💡 Norwood Building Development Process Guide
November 1, 2025
The Norwood Taxpayer Alliance (NTA) is proud to present the Norwood Building Development Process Guide, a clear and accessible overview of how new development proposals move through Norwood’s review and approval process. This guide consolidates information from the Town’s Planning Board rules and related departmental procedures into a single, easy-to-follow reference that outlines each stage—from pre-application meetings and technical review to permitting, inspection, and final approval.
The NTA prepared this guide to promote transparency, consistency, and public understanding of how major projects are evaluated and approved in Norwood. By clarifying each step in the process, residents and applicants can better understand how local decisions are made, what standards apply, and how community input fits into responsible town planning.
The Norwood Building Development Process Guide was prepared by the Norwood Taxpayer Alliance to make the town’s permitting and review process easier to understand. It promotes transparency by outlining how projects move from application to approval under the oversight of the Planning Board and related departments. This document has been reviewed by the Norwood Community Development Department, but not officially endorsed or accepted.
💰 Neponset Street Acquisitions
October 23, 2025
Our first report examines the Town’s proposed purchase of the Cofsky Farm and adjacent properties — a complex transaction with lasting financial implications. This analysis reviews the proposed acquisition costs, funding sources, and future obligations to help residents understand the full picture of what was requested, what it would cost, and how it would affect Norwood taxpayers. The goal is not to take sides, but to promote transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of public funds.
The Town’s proposed acquisition of the Cofsky Farm properties carries lasting fiscal and policy implications. This analysis reviews the proposed purchase details, costs, and long-term taxpayer impact — offering a clear view of what was proposed and what it means for Norwood’s future.