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.
Norwood Selectmen to Reconsider Recreation Fees for New Civic Center-July 16, 1984
After implementing daily charges for gym access, the board faced intense backlash and scheduled a review for their July 24 meeting.
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.
State Rep. Gregory W. Sullivan Announces Full-Time Registry of Motor Vehicles Branch Weeks Away in Norwood-October 22, 1982
State Rep. Gregory W. Sullivan announced that Norwood's Registry of Motor Vehicles branch will expand to full-time, five-day operations within a month, bringing full licensing and registration services locally.
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.
Historic Logan-Duffy Rifle Match Binds Massachusetts and New York “Irish Regiments” at Norwood Armory—October 12, 1964
Norwood's 101st Infantry and New York's 165th Infantry celebrate their historic Civil War ties during the annual Logan-Duffy Rifle Match banquet at the Norwood Armory.
Board of Selectmen Consider Fire Chief Succession Following Chief Harry Butler’s Retirement-October 25, 1962
As the Board of Selectmen weighs filling the vacancy left by retired Fire Chief Harry Butler, Deputy Chief Irving Dobson serves as acting chief amid local election and school convention notices.
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