Assistant Superintendent Roderick Smith reports a district-wide increase of 136 students, driven by elementary enrollment gains as the School Committee prepares for a $514,000 state aid transfer.
Civic Center Conversion Gets Under Way-September 9, 1983
Mello Construction receives a $1.34 million contract to begin converting the former National Guard armory into a civic recreation center, with temporary registry offices set up at the Guild School.
Selectmen Target $82,500 for Gymnasium Repairs While Uncovering Wider $750,000 School Roof Crisis-September 9, 1982
Facing extensive water damage at Norwood High School, selectmen tentatively agreed to recommend an $82,500 appropriation at the September 20 special town meeting—while a broader engineering survey revealed an estimated … Continue reading Selectmen Target $82,500 for Gymnasium Repairs While Uncovering Wider $750,000 School Roof Crisis-September 9, 1982
John Poce Appointed Acting Principal of Junior High School North-September 9, 1982
Junior High School North vice-principal John Poce is unanimously appointed acting principal by the school committee following James R. Savage's promotion to superintendent.
Selectman Dempsey Promotes Full Town Subsidy for Household Smoke Detectors-September 9, 1977
Norwood Selectman Walter J. Dempsey proposes a town-funded program to install smoke detectors in every local household, backed by residents recovering from a major house fire.
Citizens’ Group Keeps Recall Threat “On Hold” Awaiting Action on Civic Center Replacement-September 9, 1977
Opposition leaders Ambrose J. Kelly and Jeannette M. Troiano state that a recall petition drive against Norwood selectmen remains an active option if replacement Civic Center plans stall.
Library Survey Results Indicate Low Utilization of South Norwood Branch-September 9, 1975
Morrill Memorial Library releases survey results showing low neighborhood usage of the South Norwood branch as trustees weigh future operations and lease costs.
Norwood Hospital Study Committee Begins Gathering Information on Civic Center Purchase Proposal-September 9, 1975
The Norwood Hospital Study Committee begins evaluating hospital proposals to purchase the Norwood Civic Center for expansion while exploring alternative recreation sites.
Planning Board Delays Decision on Norwood Arena Subdivision Plan-September 9, 1975
The Planning Board grants a two-week extension on Alan G. Zuker's 37-lot subdivision proposal for the front portion of the Norwood Arena property.
Abandoned Grace Episcopal Church Scheduled for Demolition-September 9, 1967
The abandoned Grace Episcopal Church on Walpole Street is scheduled for demolition next week to make way for a contemporary eight-office medical center planned by three Norwood doctors.