Responding to fierce public backlash over Gov. Edward J. King's cost-cutting closures, state officials announced that the Norwood RMV branch in the National Guard Armory could reopen after Labor Day.
FinCom and Selectmen Remain Opposed to Converting Aaron Guild School into Civic Center-August 20, 1981
Despite a jump in free cash to $2.5 million, town leaders remain opposed to spending $2.2 million to convert the Aaron Guild School into a civic center, setting up a September 15 referendum.
Historic Village Inn at Central and Guild Streets Transitions to New Management as “TK’s Meeting House”-August 15, 1981
Local entrepreneurs George Thomas and David Kelley have taken over management of the landmark Village Inn at Central and Guild streets, renaming it TK’s Meeting House.
Baby Boom Brings Two Sets of Twins to Norwood Hospital Maternity Ward in One Week-August 15, 1981
Norwood Hospital welcomed a flurry of newborns this week as two sets of twins—Lindsay and Leslie Polo, and Matthew and Sean Hollosy—were delivered by Dr. Frank Mason.
Norwood Hospital Stroke Club Hosts Second Annual Clambake-August 11, 1981
Surrounded by family and friends, the Norwood Hospital Stroke Club celebrated its second annual clambake in Sharon, highlighting community support, rehabilitation milestones, and the upcoming opening of a new hospital stroke unit.
Norwood Cable Television Advisory Committee Reports Smooth Progress in Franchise Negotiations-August 11, 1981
With negotiations progressing smoothly, CATV Advisory Chairman Edward F. McKenna announced that Adams-Russell Co. is on schedule to bring a 52-channel cable television system to Norwood by the spring of 1982.
Italian University Students Lucia Rovigo and Marcello Mascellaro Bring Touch of Home to Norwood Host Families-August 10, 1981
Italian university students Lucia Rovigo and Marcello Mascellaro are spending a month in Norwood as guests of local families through the Interstudy program.
Norwood Resident Finds Warm Bed After Months of Searching-August 5, 1981
Following months of hardship after his rooming house closed, 58-year-old Norwood resident James Poles found a warm bed thanks to longtime friend Elliott Webber, who welcomed him to his Rockhill Street home.
Norwood Couple Gertrude and Louis Feldman Prove Retirement is for Achieving-August 4, 1981
At 68 years old, Norwood residents Gertrude and Louis Feldman have thrown out the traditional retirement playbook, dedicating their time to tutoring schoolchildren in Roxbury and leading current-events discussions at the Ellis Nursing Center.
Norwood School Committee Votes Eliminate Youth Hangout-July 31, 1981
Following rampant vandalism, late-night drinking, and brush fires near Callahan Elementary School, the Norwood School Committee voted to fund a $6,000 clearing project to eliminate a notorious youth hangout.