Norwood prepares to launch a taxi subsidy program for seniors and handicapped residents, receives a state grant to widen East Hoyle Street, and denies the Elks Club parking expansion.
Norwood School Committee Narrows Superintendent Search to Three Finalists, Including Junior High North Principal James R. Savage-August 11, 1982
Junior High North Principal James R. Savage was named one of three finalists for Norwood superintendent of schools, alongside Arlington assistant superintendent William J. Birmingham and Rhode Island administrator Nora M. Walker.
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.
Westwood Police Lt. George DiBlasi Named Norwood Police Chief-September 11, 1981
Town Manager John J. Carroll selects Westwood Police Lt. George DiBlasi to serve as Norwood's new police chief, succeeding retired Chief James F. Curran.
Local Police Officer Slated as New Prospect for Norwood Police Chief After New York Captain Withraws-September 10, 1981
Town Manager John J. Carroll turns to a regional police officer as his new top prospect for Norwood police chief after housing hurdles and controversy derail Captain Arthur V. Deutsch.
Civic Center Referendum Triggers Joint Meeting Between Selectmen and Building Committee-September 4, 1981
The contentious debate surrounding Norwood's proposed civic center will take center stage next Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. during a joint public session between the Permanent Building Construction Committee and the … Continue reading Civic Center Referendum Triggers Joint Meeting Between Selectmen and Building Committee-September 4, 1981
Football Field Lights Approved-August 26, 1981
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.
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.
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.