Superintendent Robert Ivatts reports a packed house on the first day of operation at the new Nahatan Street civic recreation center, drawing enthusiastic crowds of youths and seniors.
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.
Goodyear Tire Center Demolished for Bank of New England-August 28, 1984
Demolition begins on the former Goodyear Tire Center on Nahatan Street to make way for a new Bank of New England-Hancock regional office and branch building.
Puritan Furniture Buyers Find Showroom Locked Amid Financial Collapse-June 22, 1984
Panicked consumers find a prominent local retail warehouse locked down as state investigators race to secure hundreds of thousands in missing deposits.
Two Residential Housing Subdivisions Draw Questions but No Objections at Planning Board Hearings-August 17, 1983
Planning board hearings for a 24-lot subdivision off Nahatan Street and a seven-lot project off Nichols Street drew drainage questions but no opposition from residents.
Norwood Hospital to Lease Two Rooms in Former Aaron Guild School for Childbirth Education Program-August 14, 1982
Norwood Hospital reached an agreement with selectmen to rent two rooms in the former Aaron Guild School on Washington Street for a new childbirth education program.
South Norwood Committee Seeks Private Funding to Clean Landmark Railroad Bridges-June 26, 1981
Faced with tight Proposition 2½ limits, South Norwood look to private donors to clean soot and graffiti off historic stone railroad spans.
Boosters Club Honors Championship High School Baseball Team at Banquet-June 26, 1981
Standout pitcher David Chenard wins MVP and Chris Cuff secures the Gormley Scholarship as Norwood honors its 14-4 championship varsity diamond squad.
Selectmen Split Over Amusement Game Permits at Sport Center and Local Restaurants-August 6, 1980
In a close 3–2 vote, Norwood selectmen approved 10 electronic game machines at Norwood Sport Center after concerns about creating a “penny arcade” atmosphere. A similar request from Papa Gino’s for a single Space Invader machine was denied, with officials distinguishing between recreation‑based and dining‑based establishments.