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Norwood commission votes to back developer’s rehabilitation tax-credit application for Nordcrest parcel
Summary
The Norwood Historical Commission voted to send a letter supporting a developer’s application for historic rehabilitation tax credits for 932 Washington Street and amended the motion to ask the Board of Selectmen to send a supporting letter as well.
The Norwood Historical Commission voted to send a letter supporting a developer’s application for historic rehabilitation tax credits for 932 Washington Street and asked that the Board of Selectmen send a matching letter.
The commission took the vote after hearing from Rahul Mootha and Poona Mootha of Auris, the software company that purchased 932 Washington Street in March 2025 and said it intends to restore the building’s exterior and interior elements "to its original style." Rahul Mootha said the owners are seeking a town letter of support as the first step in a state and federal tax-credit application process and to help list the building on the historic register.
The request prompted commissioners to ask for more documentation and clarification on scope. The commission’s packet included a memorandum from Joe Collins in his role as economic development director,…
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