Stripping away a 33-year-old exterior reveals the original 1927 Spanish Romanesque facade of the Norwood Theatre in an exciting downtown revitalization project.
Garen Daly Breathes New Life Into Norwood Cinema-October 18, 1993
Reviving a Community Landmark-October 18, 1993 Garen Daly knows full well that the Norwood Cinema is no Wang Center. The 43-year-old theater director has no grand illusions of turning the … Continue reading Garen Daly Breathes New Life Into Norwood Cinema-October 18, 1993
The Issue Of Video Licenses-June 9, 1981
In June 1981, Norwood officials crack down on incoming electronic amusement requests, fearing a "video fever" arcade atmosphere downtown.
Norwood Cinema Ticket Taker Jack Bitar Reminisces on 18 Years at the Door and the Theater’s 1927 Opening-August 2, 1976
Jack Bitar, a beloved doorman and ticket taker at the Norwood Cinema, reflected on 18 years on the job and attending the theater's grand opening back in 1927.
Norwood Public Drinking Bylaw Pushes Problem to Outskirts of Town, Says Police Chief James F. Curran-July 30, 1976
Police Chief James F. Curran reported that Norwood's four-month-old public drinking bylaw successfully cleared the town square but pushed drinking to the outskirts.
Norwood Cinema Granted One-Year License Amid Board Division Over X-Rated Film Restrictions-October 2, 1974
Norwood selectmen vote 3-2 to grant a one-year operating license to new cinema owner Roger A. Lockwood, with strict prohibitions against screening X-rated films.
Firm To Lease Norwood Cinema-June 26, 1974
Downtown entertainment faces a major shift as a New York leasing firm takes over the Central Street cinema block, promising responsible local management.
Liquor License Request Tabled In Norwood-June 19, 1974
An intense Selectmen meeting surfaces complaints of threats, noise, and traffic issues surrounding a local highway establishment.
The Norwood Cinema To Be Sold-June 11, 1974
Shuttered since December after local licensing fights and bankruptcy, Norwood's only movie theater is heading to the auction block this Friday.
Recreation Pass System Studied, Theater Alterations Proposed, and Cedar Street Permit Debated-October 15, 1969
Norwood's Recreation Advisory Committee weighs a pass system for the WWII Memorial Center, while selectmen debate theater renovations and Cedar Street storage permits.