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Elementary Grades Lead Enrollment Rise-September 9, 1993
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.
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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.
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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 $750,000 in necessary roof repairs across the school district. Gym Floor Damage and Architectural Estimates An August 9 rainstorm caused severe rainwater leakage from a…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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