Norwood school officials discussed seven alternatives for opening day if $5 million high school renovations are not finished, while firmly rejecting double sessions.
Norwood Labor Negotiations Stalled Awaiting State Free Cash Certification-July 31, 1984
Contract negotiations between Norwood and its municipal and school labor unions remain on hold while town officials await state certification of available free cash to fund wage increases.
Milton Musician and Christine Devlin’s Showband Bring Irish Music Night to Summerfest-July 26, 1983
Christine Devlin’s Showband brought traditional Irish music to the Norwood town green as part of the Norwood Arts Council's Summerfest performing arts series.
Norwood Hospital to Lease Two Rooms in Former Aaron Guild School for Childbirth Education Program-August 14, 1982
Norwood Hospital reached an agreement with selectmen to rent two rooms in the former Aaron Guild School on Washington Street for a new childbirth education program.
Norwood Hospital Disclaims Interest in Buying Former Aaron Guild School-August 4, 1982
Norwood Hospital administrator David P. Buchmueller announced the hospital has no interest in purchasing the former Aaron Guild School, though the institution supports professional office or elderly housing use nearby.
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.
Summerfest Strikes Up Wednesday-June 25, 1981
Facing strict tax expenditure caps, local arts organizers scrap children's Saturday programming to save the weekly town common music series.
Referendum Drive Seen Well Underway-June 23, 1981
A rapid grassroots signature campaign aims to stall a major town development project through a public ballot referendum.
Great Debate Looms Over Civic Center Replacement at Aaron Guild School-June 16, 1981
FinCom blocks new appropriations while selectmen eye regional YMCA talks with Walpole.
Civic Center Future Up For Vote-June 15, 1981
A high-stakes special town meeting agenda features a multi-million dollar Civic Center relocation choice and the $325,250 sale of Winslow School.