lauriekearney Norwood's Neighborhoods, South Norwood

Points of Interest: South Norwood’s Changing Street Scape

Map of South Norwood showing were some of the major employers were located. An easy walk away. (Source: Mapcarta.com - edited by LLKearney) To travel from one end of South … Continue reading Points of Interest: South Norwood’s Changing Street Scape

lauriekearney Swedeville, Uncategorized, Walking Tour

Points of Interest: Main Streets and Interesting Places In Swedeville

Four family building on Savin Avenue. (photo LLKearney)             The house lots in Swedeville, when originally sold, were empty lots, ready to have a house constructed.  What kind of house, … Continue reading Points of Interest: Main Streets and Interesting Places In Swedeville

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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.

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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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Winslow Office Plan Gets Official Backing-June 9, 1981

Norwood officials clear the path to transform the closed Winslow School into professional office condominiums, winning broad neighborhood support.

georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, School Construction

Fate of Winslow School Property Uncertain as Selectmen Reject All Bids-September 17, 1980

Norwood selectmen reject all four development bids for the former Winslow School property, leaving the site's future uncertain.

georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, History of Norwood Schools

Selectmen Reject All Development Bids for Winslow School, Leaving Future Uncertain-September 17, 1980

Norwood selectmen reject all four development bids for the former Winslow School property on Chapel Street, leaving the four-acre site's future uncertain.

georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Norwood Public Schools

Winslow School eyed for elderly housing-September 3, 1980

Following the closure of school administrative offices at the Winslow School, the Norwood Housing Authority is actively setting its sights on converting the historic four-acre property at the corner of … Continue reading Winslow School eyed for elderly housing-September 3, 1980

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Norwood School Administration Relocates to Willett School-July 24, 1980

The Norwood School Administration relocated to the George F. Willett School and enacted strict new graduation credit requirements.

georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Public Safety

Norwood Security Committee Proposes Electronic Surveillance to Fight Vandalism-August 17, 1977

The Norwood security committee has proposed installing Sonitrol electronic listening devices at the Willett School and deploying CB radio patrols to curb local school vandalism.