Despite funding concerns and opposition from two selectmen, the board approved moving Civic Center lights to Murray Field for high school night football games, while also scheduling a September 28 town meeting for water main upgrades.
Town Manager Set to Deliver Decision on Appointed Police Chief Arthur V. Deutcsh-August 26, 1981
Town Manager John J. Carroll announced he will decide by September 9 whether appointed Police Chief Arthur V. Deutcsh will take office or if the town will restart its search amidst housing delays.
Historic Cedar Street Church Sold-August 24, 1981
The historic 1898 Cedar Street church in Norwood was sold for $35,200 to the Jain Center of Greater Boston, preserving the building for religious use rather than residential conversion.
Norwood Breaks Ground on $5.1 Million, 96-Unit Everett Street Housing Project-August 22, 1981
Officials used a bulldozer instead of shovels to break ground on the 96-unit Everett Street housing development for seniors and the handicapped, funded by a $5.1 million federal grant.
Norwood RMV Branch Slated to Reopen Following Public Outcry Over Sudden Closure-August 20, 1981
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.