Norwood Hospital reached an agreement with selectmen to rent two rooms in the former Aaron Guild School on Washington Street for a new childbirth education program.
Norwood Hospital Disclaims Interest in Buying Former Aaron Guild School-August 4, 1982
Norwood Hospital administrator David P. Buchmueller announced the hospital has no interest in purchasing the former Aaron Guild School, though the institution supports professional office or elderly housing use nearby.
$1.5 Million Uptown Washington Street Reconstruction and Traffic Improvement Project Scheduled to Begin by Spring 1982-September 10, 1981
State and local officials outline a $1.5 million Washington Street reconstruction project at a public hearing, targeting spring 1982 construction for traffic and street improvements.
Talk of the Town-July 20, 1981
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South Norwood Committee Seeks Private Funding to Clean Landmark Railroad Bridges-June 26, 1981
Faced with tight Proposition 2½ limits, South Norwood look to private donors to clean soot and graffiti off historic stone railroad spans.
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.
Bill Greaney Closes Barber Shop in Guild Square After 22 Years-August 13, 1980
Citing rising overhead costs, taxes, rent, and local parking frustrations, 50-year-old barber Bill Greaney has closed his Guild Square shop in the Talbot Block.
Conservation Commission Faces Angry Residents Over Proposed Washington Street Auto Body Shop-August 8, 1979
Amid fierce opposition from South Norwood homeowners concerned over Hawes Brook flooding and pollution hazards, the Norwood Conservation Commission reviewed safety plans for a proposed auto body shop on Washington Street.
Norwood Selectmen Consider One-Way Traffic, Business District Upgrades-August 8, 1979
Building on the Washington Street revitalization project, Town Manager John J. Carroll proposed working with local merchants to secure a second Urban Systems grant for Nahatan Street improvements.
Rep. Sullivan Proposes Guild School as Multi-Purpose Elderly Center-August 6, 1979
Following setbacks in acquiring the Norwood Armory, State Rep. Gregory W. Sullivan proposed converting the surplus Aaron Guild School into a federally funded multi-purpose center for the town's seniors.