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
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 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.
Inaugural Summerfest Concludes Successful 15-Week Run-August 26, 1980
The inaugural Summerfest concert series concluded a successful 15-week run on the town common, while preparations begin for the Labor Day telethon and the upcoming school year.
Kiwanis Leader Chester “Chet” Plasko Spearheads “Communication Through Food” Campaign-August 22, 1980
Norwood News & Book Shop proprietor Chester Plasko is leading New England Kiwanis clubs in a year-long fundraising campaign using piggy banks to support Heifer Project International.
School Committee Smokers Voluntarily Adopt Hallway Smoke Breaks to Protect Health of Colleague Charles Saraca-August 21, 1980
Eschewing a formal indoor smoking ban, Norwood School Committee members Rudith Berkowitz, Richard Joseph, Joan Cuff, and William Egan voluntarily chose to take hallway smoke breaks to safeguard Charles Saraca's health.