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World War II Memorial Civic Center Dedicated on Nahatan Street-September 24, 1984
Town officials and residents dedicate the new World War II Memorial Civic Center on Nahatan Street, transforming the former National Guard armory into a $1.5 million community recreation hub.
New Civic Recreation Center Set for September 22 Dedication-August 29, 1984
Former Governors Edward J. King and Frank Allen's widow are slated as guests of honor for the September 22 dedication of Norwood's new Civic Recreation Center in the former armory.
Governor Edward J. King Transfers Armory Keys to Norwood and Opens Full-Time RMV Branch-November 2, 1982
Transferring the Nahatan Street armory to Norwood for $1, Governor Edward J. King joined town leaders for a ribbon-cutting celebrating a full-time RMV branch and a future recreation center.
Rare Variegated Horsetail Plant Discovered in Purgatory Swamp Along Proposed University Avenue Route-October 28, 1981
A rare variegated horsetail plant—the only known specimen in eastern Massachusetts—was discovered in Purgatory Swamp along the proposed University Avenue extension route.
Town Meeting Representative Walter J. Grady to Reintroduce Aaron Guild School as Civic Center Site-October 23, 1981
Undeterred by an October 1 defeat, Town Meeting Representative Walter J. Grady plans to reintroduce the former Aaron Guild School as a cost-effective civic center site for early 1982.
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.
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.
Norwood Christmas for the Elderly Program Prepares for Seventh Annual Holiday Outreach Despite Inflation-October 30, 1980
Undeterred by a $1,000 funding gap caused by inflation, committee chairman Paul Ward announced Norwood's seventh annual Christmas for the Elderly program will provide holiday meals, gifts, and entertainment for over 2,000 seniors.
Norwood Hospital Officials Study Pondville Sale-July 19, 1980
Norwood Hospital administrators are evaluating the legal and financial requirements for a potential purchase of Pondville Hospital in Walpole.