After implementing daily charges for gym access, the board faced intense backlash and scheduled a review for their July 24 meeting.
Armory Still Eyed for Municipal Use-July 9, 1980
Discover the 1980 efforts by town leadership to acquire the Norwood Armory from the state, following legislative changes and the recent Civic Center location shift.
Rep. Sullivan Proposes Guild School as Multi-Purpose Elderly Center-August 6, 1979
Following setbacks in acquiring the Norwood Armory, State Rep. Gregory W. Sullivan proposed converting the surplus Aaron Guild School into a federally funded multi-purpose center for the town's seniors.
Norwood Selectmen Set Public Hearing for Westwood Xaverian Brothers High School Beano License Dispute-August 8, 1973
Facing protests from local civic and veterans groups concerned over unfair competition, Norwood selectmen reviewed a beano license granted to Westwood's Xaverian Brothers High School for games at the Norwood Armory.
Lt. Joseph F. Murphy Named CO Of Local Guard Outfit-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1961
NEW COMMANDER—Capt. John F. X. Holland, left, former Commander of Company E, First Battle Group, 101st Infantry, congratulates First Lieutenant Joseph F. Murphy as he assumes» command of the company. … Continue reading Lt. Joseph F. Murphy Named CO Of Local Guard Outfit-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1961
Record Hop Planned at Armory-March 8, 1958
Mr. Frank Borsa, Superintendent Ready, Recreation Department, and John F. Reynolds met with the Selectmen and discussed application of Mr. Borsa, on behalf of his son, for a permit to … Continue reading Record Hop Planned at Armory-March 8, 1958
Norwood Defense Effort Backed By Guard Tank Co-September 20, 1956
Norwood Defense Effort Backed By Guard Tank Co-This Day In Norwood History-September 20, 1956
Mock Bombing Raid Tonight at Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-September 23, 1943
M38A2 Practice Bomb An air raid, with planes zooming over the town, bombs bursting and anti-aircraft guns barking, will be staged tomorrow night by the Norwood civil defense group under … Continue reading Mock Bombing Raid Tonight at Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-September 23, 1943
Gov. Allen Dedicates Norwood Armory-This Day In Norwood History-January 24, 1930
NORWOOD. Jan 24-In the presence of high military officials, Norwood town officers, and Selectmen from surrounding towns. Gov Allen tonight dedicated the new State Armory on Nahatan St. Thomas B. … Continue reading Gov. Allen Dedicates Norwood Armory-This Day In Norwood History-January 24, 1930