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Housing Authority Unveils $2.6 Million Plan for 83 Elderly Housing Units at Old Shattuck School Site-October 21, 1983
Architect Charles F. Jacobs unveiled plans to convert the old Shattuck School into 19 apartments and build 64 new units, creating an 83-unit elderly housing complex backed by $2.6 million in state funds.
Historical Commission Seeks Much-Needed Restoration for 80-Year-Old Highland Cemetery Chapel-October 21, 1983
Citing marked physical deterioration, Norwood Historical Commission Chairman William A. Gifford urged town leaders to restore the 80-year-old neo-Gothic Chapel of Saint Gabriel the Archangel.
Norwood Hospital Launches ‘Lifeline’ Emergency Response System for Elderly and Handicapped Residents-October 21, 1983
Backed by a $14,280 donation from the Norwood Hospital Auxiliary, Norwood Hospital launched 'Lifeline,' an electronic emergency response system designed to help elderly residents live independently.
School Committee Warns of Political Firestorms Over Forthcoming School Closing Study-October 21, 1981
Praising the progress of a long-range school planning study, Norwood School Committee members warned that recommendations regarding school closures could spark emotional political debates in January.
Norwood Town Plans for Sumner Street Recreation Park Face Stiff Neighborhood Opposition-October 21, 1982
Meeting with hostile neighborhood resistance, Town Manager John J. Carroll promised to redraw plans for a proposed Sumner Street recreation park after residents raised concerns over parking and park size.
Selectmen Vote 3-2 to Halve Assistant Town Manager Bernie Cooper’s Pay Raise-October 21, 1981
Reversing a decision made three weeks prior, Norwood selectmen voted 3-2 to reduce Assistant Town Manager Bernie Cooper's pay raise from 10 percent to 5 percent following a motion by William Plasko.
Norwood vs. Walpole Showdown Hailed as “Better Than the Super Bowl”-October 21, 1981
Undefeated Bay State League rivals Norwood and Walpole prepare for a high-stakes football showdown with the BSL title and a Super Bowl berth on the line.
Broken Water Main Leaves Norwood Hospital Without Sprinkler System for Hours-October 21, 1981
A water main break on Washington Street flooded the area, leaving Norwood Hospital without sprinkler coverage for hours while fire officials maintained a close watch.
Town Meeting Defeats Selectman Walter J. Dempsey’s Proposal for Free Home Smoke Detectors-October 21, 1977
Norwood Town Meeting voted 87-56 to defeat Selectman Walter J. Dempsey's proposal to subsidize battery-operated smoke detectors for every household in town.