Town officials and residents dedicate the new World War II Memorial Civic Center on Nahatan Street, transforming the former National Guard armory into a $1.5 million community recreation hub.
New Norwood Civic Center Dedicated in Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-September 22, 1984
DEDICATION OF WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL CIVIC CENTER
New Civic Recreation Center Set for September 22 Dedication-August 29, 1984
Former Governors Edward J. King and Frank Allen's widow are slated as guests of honor for the September 22 dedication of Norwood's new Civic Recreation Center in the former armory.
Committee Favors In-Building Swimming Pool for New Civic Center at Guild School-October 10, 1980
The Permanent Building Committee leans toward a Sasaki Associates design that builds an indoor swimming pool inside the Guild School for Norwood's new Civic Center.
Future of Civic Center Debated as Hospital Expansion Plans Loom-August 29, 1980
As the historic George F. Willett Civic Center prepares for demolition to make way for Norwood Hospital's expansion, oldtimers and town leaders clash over plans for a new $2.4 million center.
Guild School Picked for Civic Center-July 8, 1980
Discover the 1980 decision that transformed the Aaron Guild School into a multi-purpose recreation hub, replacing the former Civic Center sold to Norwood Hospital.
Norwood Hospital Expansion Likely to Target Civic Center Site-July 13, 1976
The expansion aims to address the critical need for increased bed capacity, support services, and advanced medical units, as outlined by consulting firm Medicus Planning, Inc.
Norwood Community Center Opens Doors for Citizen Recreation Programs Under Director Kevin Dixon-September 15, 1969
The new Norwood Community Center at 820 Washington St. opens its doors under Recreation Director Kevin Dixon, offering slimnastics, dance, swimming, and youth basketball.
Probate Court Approves Petition to Use Veterans Memorial Fund for Civic Recreation Center Addition-August 16, 1967
Probate Judge Joseph Ford approved Town Counsel Walter J. Gotovich's petition allowing Norwood to use the 22-year-old Veterans Memorial Fund toward a $390,000 Civic Recreation Center addition.