Faced with tight Proposition 2½ limits, South Norwood look to private donors to clean soot and graffiti off historic stone railroad spans.
Guild School Recreation Center Project & Eliot Field Renovation-August 26, 1980
The Norwood Permanent Building Committee selected six architectural firms to interview for the Guild School renovation project, while Norwood Engineering secured the Eliot Field design contract.
Armory Still Eyed for Municipal Use-July 9, 1980
Discover the 1980 efforts by town leadership to acquire the Norwood Armory from the state, following legislative changes and the recent Civic Center location shift.
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.
Only Two Norwood Intersections Qualify for Right Turns on Red Under New State Law-October 3, 1979
Following a town survey, Town Manager John J. Carroll announces that right-on-red turns will be permitted at only two Norwood intersections when the state law takes effect.
Norwood Selectmen Consider One-Way Traffic, Business District Upgrades-August 8, 1979
Building on the Washington Street revitalization project, Town Manager John J. Carroll proposed working with local merchants to secure a second Urban Systems grant for Nahatan Street improvements.
Road Resurfacing Project in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1978
Faced with decades of neglected road maintenance, Norwood officials debated an ambitious $1.9 million resurfacing plan in 1978. While proponents saw it as a path to smooth roads, others questioned the feasibility of the massive effort.
Uncertainty Looms Over Norwood Junior High South Opening Date-July 12, 1974
After three years of double sessions following a 1971 fire, Norwood officials faced the possibility of further delays for the new Junior High South.
Unfinished Junior High To Open On Schedule-July 8, 1974
Discover the construction history of the $4.5 million Junior High South project in 1974, detailing the challenges faced during the transition from the old Washington Street school.
FinCom Summons James Capaldo in Garbage Contract Investigation-June 26, 1974
A heated public trust battle deepens in Norwood as a plumbing inspector refuses to testify, forcing watchdogs to deploy full town charter powers. Categories: Town Government, Municipal Finance