A zoning board hearing for the proposed $3 million Caldor shopping center on Route 1 was continued to August 19 as developers Bronson & Hutensky worked to finalize safe traffic access through Park Place Industrial Park.
Data Processing Budget Deficit and Special Town Meeting Headed to Norwood Warrant-September 10, 1980
Town Manager John J. Carroll reports a $54,700 data processing budget deficit, and assessors seek $16,000 for revaluation upkeep ahead of a planned special town meeting.
Football Team Opens Season With Dominant Defense-September 13, 1980
Norwood High School's football defense shuts down Don Bosco over the final three quarters, propelling the Mustangs to a 26-7 opening-game victory under coach John Doherty.
Norwood Voters to Test Computerized Punch-Card Ballots in State Primary Election-September 12, 1980
Norwood voters will use a new computerized punch-card ballot system provided by Factory Mutual Engineering Company for the upcoming state primary election.
Permanent Building Construction Committee Seeks Additional Designs for Civic Center Replacement-September 12, 1980
Permanent Building Construction Committee reviews three distinct architectural proposals for the Civic Center replacement and seeks two additional designs from Sasaki Associates and Hoskins, Scott, Taylor & Partners.
Special Town Meeting for Civic Replacement Pushed to January ’81-September 11, 1980
Permanent building construction committee reviews architectural proposals for a new Civic Recreation Center and Olympic-size pool, delaying town meeting funding to January 1981.
Proposed $3 Million Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1 Clears Zoning Board of Appeals-September 10, 1980
The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approves the proposed $3 million Caldor shopping center on Route 1, subject to strict traffic safety conditions and state DPW review.
Norwood High School Raises Honor Roll Academic Standards-September 4, 1980
High school students will need to hit the books considerably harder this academic year to earn a spot on the honor roll. During last night's meeting, the school committee voted … Continue reading Norwood High School Raises Honor Roll Academic Standards-September 4, 1980
Winslow School eyed for elderly housing-September 3, 1980
Following the closure of school administrative offices at the Winslow School, the Norwood Housing Authority is actively setting its sights on converting the historic four-acre property at the corner of … Continue reading Winslow School eyed for elderly housing-September 3, 1980
Jet Spray Begins $6.8M Norwood Headquarters Construction-September 3, 1980
Major commercial construction is officially underway as the Jet Spray Corporation breaks ground on its sprawling $6.8 million world headquarters situated on a prime tract at the terminus of University … Continue reading Jet Spray Begins $6.8M Norwood Headquarters Construction-September 3, 1980