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.
Norwood Hospital Study Committee Begins Gathering Information on Civic Center Purchase Proposal-September 9, 1975
The Norwood Hospital Study Committee begins evaluating hospital proposals to purchase the Norwood Civic Center for expansion while exploring alternative recreation sites.
The Shattuck School: White Elephant or Place to Call Home?-November 13, 1974
As a special town meeting study committee reviews future options for the vacant Shattuck School, local groups including Pulse, the Norwood Debonnaires, and the Veterans' Council vie for space.
Frank Ciavattone Sets New England Weightlifting Record at Norwood Civic Center Championships-October 15, 1974
Norwood's Frank Ciavattone sets a New England clean and jerk record and is named best lifter at the regional championships hosted at Norwood Civic Center.
Inside Frank’s Shack-July 10, 1974
On July 10, 1974, the local spotlight shone on "Frank's Shack," a modest backyard structure in Norwood that had evolved into a premier training ground for weightlifters of all levels. … Continue reading Inside Frank’s Shack-July 10, 1974