A rapid grassroots signature campaign aims to stall a major town development project through a public ballot referendum.
Newly Formed Alliance Targets Day House Carriage House Restoration-June 6, 1981
To rescue a crumbling piece of 1860s heritage, the newly formed Norwood Historic Preservation Alliance launches its first public campaign at the library.
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.
Random Sampling of Norwood Residents Shows Overwhelming Support for a Single, Centralized Recreation Facility to Replace Civic Center-October 26, 1979
A random street survey of Norwood residents reveals that 70 percent favor building a centralized recreation facility with a pool and gym to replace the former Civic Center sold to Norwood Hospital.
Ambrose Kelly Renews Criticism Over Norwood Hospital Civic Center Purchase-September 17, 1979
Former Finance Commissioner Ambrose J. Kelly revives opposition to Norwood Hospital's purchase of the Civic Center, arguing promised replacement facilities have not materialized
Zoning Board of Appeals Set to Review Norwood Hospital Expansion Plans Following Purchase Agreement-August 17, 1979
Building Inspector John E. Grover confirmed that Norwood Hospital must secure zoning board special permits for its Civic Center expansion as officials prepare for an August 23 groundbreaking.
Norwood Hospital Expansion Appraisal Backed for Civic Center Site-October 19, 1976
Town Study Committee Backs Civic Center Appraisal-October 19, 1976 Moving one step closer to a definitive decision regarding the future of Norwood Hospital, the town's hospital study committee recommended last … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Expansion Appraisal Backed for Civic Center Site-October 19, 1976
Norwood Hospital Weighs Civic Center Expansion, Light Meter Tampering Under Investigation, MDC Wastewater Plant Sites Debated-September 17, 1976
Norwood Hospital trustees prepare for an October 27 decision on acquiring the Civic Center site for expansion, while town officials investigate light meter tampering and review MDC wastewater plant sites.
Hospital Study Committee Recommends Four Alternate Sites for Recreation Complex-August 17, 1976
If Norwood Hospital expands onto the Civic Center site, a study committee recommended four alternate locations for a new recreation complex, prioritizing an Olympic pool and comprehensive athletic facilities.
Planners Examine Norwood Hospital Parking Proposals on Civic Center Land-October 21, 1975
Following the abandonment of a Washington Street parking plan, Norwood planners and hospital officials reviewed proposals for two parking lots on Civic Center land adjacent to Norwood Hospital.