The Norwood Historical Commission voted unanimously to provide a letter of support for a Community Preservation Act application to study and design restoration of a historic dry‑stone wall at Shattuck Park.

The commission’s support covers a $32,280 request for a landscape‑architect assessment and conceptual preservation recommendations, not construction work. Assistant Town Manager Michael Rosen read the application during the meeting, saying, “The Town of Norwood is seeking the expertise of a landscape architect for an assessment and restoration recommendations for the existing historic stone wall along the frontage of Shattuck Park.” Rosen and commissioners clarified the deliverables are an annotated plan and preservation narrative that can be used later to solicit construction bids.

Commissioners emphasized aesthetics and craftsmanship. Members said they preferred a traditional dry‑stone replacement (no mortar) that matches existing materials and historic character along Bellevue Avenue and Winter Street. The application text read at the meeting estimated the wall runs roughly 580 feet and described the park as a 7.5‑acre open space gifted to the town by the Shattuck family.

The commission’s vote records a formal motion to send a letter of support to the Community Preservation Committee; commissioners noted the study will give the town construction‑ready plans and an inventory of conditions. With the letter, town staff will continue CPC outreach and the applicant may pursue construction funding in a later round.

Next steps: the commission will deliver the letter to CPC and staff will monitor the CPC review and any subsequent town‑meeting vote on funding for design or construction.