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Norwood adopts updated floodplain overlay rules to retain access to federal flood insurance
Summary
Town meeting approved an update to the Floodplain Overlay District to align local rules with new FEMA maps and state model language, a time‑sensitive step required for continued participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.
Town meeting voted to adopt updated Floodplain Overlay District regulations to align Norwood's zoning with new FEMA flood insurance rate maps and model bylaw language provided by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Sarah Dixon, director of community development, told the meeting the new FEMA maps become effective in July and that the town must adopt updated local…
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