Norwood Hospital Expansion Likely to Target Civic Center Site-July 13, 1976

The expansion aims to address the critical need for increased bed capacity, support services, and advanced medical units, as outlined by consulting firm Medicus Planning, Inc.

Flood Revives Push For New Police Station-August 9, 1998

Despite previous failures, new vote likely in Norwood Dean Raymond, identification specialist with the Norwood Police Department, looked over ruins of the station’s roil call room on June 14. About … Continue reading Flood Revives Push For New Police Station-August 9, 1998

Employees and Customers Lament Closing of Norwood RMV-April 12, 1991

On April 12, 1991, the usually brisk pace inside Norwood’s Registry of Motor Vehicles slowed to a crawl - not because of inefficiency, but because no one wanted the day … Continue reading Employees and Customers Lament Closing of Norwood RMV-April 12, 1991

Norwood Labor Negotiations Stalled Awaiting State Free Cash Certification-July 31, 1984

Contract negotiations between Norwood and its municipal and school labor unions remain on hold while town officials await state certification of available free cash to fund wage increases.

Norwood Hospital Expects Completion of New $18.4 Million Building by November-August 2, 1983

Norwood Hospital announced that construction on its massive new $18.4 million five-level building on the former Civic Center site is slated for completion in November, with patient admissions beginning in January.Norwood Hospital announced that construction on its massive new $18.4 million five-level building on the former Civic Center site is slated for completion in November, with patient admissions beginning in January.

Great Debate Looms Over Civic Center Replacement at Aaron Guild School-June 16, 1981

FinCom blocks new appropriations while selectmen eye regional YMCA talks with Walpole.

Civic Center Future Up For Vote-June 15, 1981

A high-stakes special town meeting agenda features a multi-million dollar Civic Center relocation choice and the $325,250 sale of Winslow School.

Selectmen Demand Good Faith Deposit for Winslow School Sale-June 13, 1981

Board Votes 4-1 to Protect Town Interests Against Developer's Office Condominium Project as blue Law Video Games Approved The Board of Selectmen have voted 4-1 to formally demand an $8,000 … Continue reading Selectmen Demand Good Faith Deposit for Winslow School Sale-June 13, 1981

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Norwood Votes $180,000 Civic Center Move-July 8, 1980

Aaron Guild School, 1975 (Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) The Norwood Town Meeting voted 84-48 last night to appropriate $180,000 to move the Norwood Civic Center to the site … Continue reading Norwood Votes $180,000 Civic Center Move-July 8, 1980

Cousins Master Boxing and Wrestling at Civic Center Self-Defense Program-August 23, 1976

Nine-year-old cousins Jodi Young and Jeanelle Tebeau are making waves as the first girls in the Norwood Civic Center's self-defense boxing program, while the Board of Health outlines fall swine flu vaccination plans.