Norwood schools superintendent announces state air quality testing at a Prospect Street elementary school after leak-detecting gas causes classroom odors and heat spikes.
Property Valuations Projected to Surge 240% Under Norwood Revaluation Program-October 2, 1981
Board of Assessors Chairman James J. Drummey warns Norwood special town meeting that property valuations will increase 240% under the new revaluation program.
Norwood High Football Opens Bay State League Play with 29-13 Victory Over Milton-September 28, 1981
Defending Super Bowl champs Norwood High open their Bay State League football season with a hard-fought 29-13 victory over Milton behind strong ground performances.
Groundbreaking Held for $28 Million Norwood Hospital Addition After Decade of Planning-September 28, 1981
Governor Edward J. King and local leaders break ground on Norwood Hospital's $28 million, five-story addition, marking the end of a decade of planning and regulatory hurdles.
Twice Postponed: Couple Exchanges Wedding Vows in Unusual Norwood Hospital Setting-September 28, 1981
After the groom is hospitalized with a bleeding ulcer, Wayne Gauthier and Marie Lumnah tie the knot in an unusual ceremony inside Norwood Hospital's Plimpton Hall.
Building Inspector Takes Blame for Permit Snafu as Restaurant Expansion and Solar Home Plans Come Before Board—September 23, 1981
Norwood building inspector takes blame for a restaurant remodeling permit oversight, while the zoning board reviews expansions for The Nicholas and a novel solar home.
Civic Recreation Center Plans Survive Referendum Challenge, Water and Sewer Rate Hikes Debated, and Murray Field Lights Set for Removal-September 16, 1981
Plans for a $2.2 million civic recreation center at the former Aaron Guild School survive a referendum test, while selectmen debate utility rate hikes and Murray Field lights.
Voters Head to Polls Tomorrow in High-Stakes Referendum Over $2.2 Million Guild School Civic Center Conversion-September 14, 1981
Norwood voters prepare for tomorrow's high-stakes referendum on spending $2.2 million to convert the former Aaron Guild School into a municipal civic and recreation center.
Unarmed Man Robs McDonald’s Restaurant on Route 1 of Cash Bag-September 14, 1981
An unarmed robber enters a Route 1 McDonald's through a rear service door and escapes with a cash bag after threatening the assistant manager.
Civic Conversion Advocates Step Up Campaign Ahead of Town-Wide Referendum-September 12, 1981
Proponents of converting the former Aaron Guild School into a new Civic Center launch an 8,000-leaflet door-to-door and phone campaign ahead of Tuesday's referendum.