New FinCom members Allan D. Howard and William C. Phipps clashed with veteran selectman William F. Butters over budget cuts, a garbage contract probe, and a recall petition.
Selectmen Deny Multiple Liquor Expansion Requests and Face Teen Hangout Issues-June 26, 1974
South Norwood church leaders successfully block a 'liquor row' expansion as police chiefs reveal severe staffing shortages facing local businesses.
Selectmen Move to Quell Bar Disturbances and Address Comprehensive Town Business at Fall Meeting-September 26, 1973
Norwood selectmen invoke new ABCC powers to crack down on late-night bar brawls, reject a University Avenue golf range proposal, and review airport master plan findings.
Selectmen Initiate Monthly Security Briefings with Police Chief James M. Murphy Amid Local Vandalism-August 22, 1973
Norwood Selectmen and Police Chief James M. Murphy have instituted monthly security meetings to address rising vandalism and youth crime, beginning with an executive session regarding public safety.
Norwood Selectmen Set Public Hearing for Westwood Xaverian Brothers High School Beano License Dispute-August 8, 1973
Facing protests from local civic and veterans groups concerned over unfair competition, Norwood selectmen reviewed a beano license granted to Westwood's Xaverian Brothers High School for games at the Norwood Armory.
Developer Awarded $24,000 in Damages in Lawsuit Against ’67 Norwood Selectmen-August 31, 1972
1967 Board of Selectmen A Norfolk Superior Court judge has awarded developer George H. Clark of Southboro $24,000 in damages plus interest in a civil lawsuit brought against members of … Continue reading Developer Awarded $24,000 in Damages in Lawsuit Against ’67 Norwood Selectmen-August 31, 1972
Norwood Selectmen Scrutinize Ponderosa Lounge Liquor License and Police Reporting Procedures-August 2, 1972
The Norwood Board of Selectmen debated an alleged liquor license violation at the Ponderosa Lounge, with owner Daniel O'Leary denying unauthorized live musical entertainment.
Selectmen Address Neighborhood Concerns Over Shopping Plaza Fencing and School Safety-September 8, 1971
Norwood selectmen intercede in resident disputes over shopping plaza fencing, order immediate safety fixes for gas pipe excavations, and arrange police details for school children.
Harry B. Butters Testimonial Committee To Meet Tonight-June 24, 1969
Officials announce ticket pricing and a late-summer sales window for the upcoming civic banquet slated for September at Route 1's Roll-Land Hall.
Industrial Commission Welcomes Star Service Hub-June 30, 1967
Following 50 intensive town meetings to resolve department regulations, developers project the new multi-million square foot industrial hub will lower Norwood's local tax rate.