Selectmen Approve Daily Use Fees for New Civic Recreation Center-July 11, 1984

Daily Fees Established for New Norwood Civic Recreation Center On July 11, 1984, the Norwood Board of Selectmen finalized the fee structure for the soon-to-open World War II Memorial Civic … Continue reading Selectmen Approve Daily Use Fees for New Civic Recreation Center-July 11, 1984

Codman Road Resident Complains of Persistent Underage Drinking and Parking Violations at Ellis Playground-July 29, 1981

Appearing before selectmen, Codman Road resident Joseph Thibault reported ongoing issues with underage drinking and parking violations near Ellis Playground.

Guild School Picked for Civic Center-July 8, 1980

Discover the 1980 decision that transformed the Aaron Guild School into a multi-purpose recreation hub, replacing the former Civic Center sold to Norwood Hospital.

Norwood Hospital Proposes Purchasing Civic Center as Expansion Alternative, Other Selectmen’s Notes-August 6, 1975

Facing severe space constraints and rising relocation estimates to Walpole, Norwood Hospital officials proposed acquiring the Civic Center as a viable local expansion alternative during a selectmen's meeting.â €

Uncertainty Looms Over Norwood Junior High South Opening Date-July 12, 1974

After three years of double sessions following a 1971 fire, Norwood officials faced the possibility of further delays for the new Junior High South.

School hallway with blue lockers, wooden floor, sunlight streaming through large windows, and signs for art wing

School Drop-In Centers Possible In Fall-June 24, 1974

Citing summer custodial constraints and a lack of air conditioning, town officials vote to survey local youths during the summer to prepare for a fall launch.

Thirteen Playground Programs Start Monday In Norwood-June 22, 1974

A major municipal recreation push brings youth sports, gymnastics, and special community camp pilots to a dozen neighborhood sites.