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Fire Contract Talks Stall; Mediator to Step In-This Day In Norwood History-May 27, 1978

History repeats itself at the negotiating table. Contract talks between town officials and the Norwood Firefighters Association officially ground to a halt in May 1978, reviving a familiar public-safety deadlock. Take a look back at the quiet high-stakes standoff that sent both sides back to a state mediator.

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Selectman John A. Abdallah Warns That Mutual‑Aid Pact With Boston Is Essential-This Day In Norwood History-May 27, 1968

In the tense spring of 1968, a regional debate over civil unrest threatened to sever Norwood’s historic firefighting lifelines. When the Board of Selectmen voted to pull out of a long-standing mutual-aid agreement with the Boston Fire Department, one lone voice stood up to warn of the dangerous consequences for the town's massive industrial plants.

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10 Flee Smoky Apartment Fire-This Day In Norwood History-September 15, 1965

DEAN STREET BLAZE—Norwood firefighters Edward Williamson (left) and John Walsh mop up after blaze in Dean street apartment early Monday morning. A smoky fire in an apartment at 264 Dean … Continue reading 10 Flee Smoky Apartment Fire-This Day In Norwood History-September 15, 1965

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Firefighter Francis Hayes Honored at Banquet-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1964

HONORED AT BANQUET—Firefighter Francis Hayes, who retired two weeks ago, was given a testimonial dinner at the Elks' Ballroom last Wednesday night where over 200 relatives and friends gathered in … Continue reading Firefighter Francis Hayes Honored at Banquet-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1964

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Paint Plant Blaze-This Day In Norwood History-September 5, 1963

$10,000 Loss In Paint Plant Fire

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Spectacular Roof Blaze Threatens New Roll-Land-This Day in Norwood History-July 12, 1958

This Day in Norwood History-July 12, 1958-Spectacular Roof Blaze Threatens New Roll-Land

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Oil-Painting Firefighter Eugene Charron To Present Portrait To Bishop Minihan-This Day in Norwood History-March 27, 1957

ARTIST — Eugene Charron, a member of the Norwood Fire Department for 23 years, shows portrait of Bishop Jeremiah F. Minihan he painted from photo. (McLean Photo) By EUGENE V. … Continue reading Oil-Painting Firefighter Eugene Charron To Present Portrait To Bishop Minihan-This Day in Norwood History-March 27, 1957

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Banquet Honors Veteran Firemen On Retirement-This Day in Norwood History-June 3, 1954

June 3, 1954 At the Norwood fire station last Thursday night, two of Norwood's firefighters, Bertram Sparrow and William Travers, who have retired, were given a testimonial banquet.

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In Memoriam-Louis F. Parker

LOUIS F. PARKER The townspeople were saddened on the afternoon of March 10, 1953 when they learned of the sudden death of Deputy Chief Louis F. Parker. He died in … Continue reading In Memoriam-Louis F. Parker

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Deputy Chief Louis F. Parker Dies Directing Men at Norwood Fire-This Day In Norwood History-March 10, 1953

Three Others Hurt as Blaze Damages Bird & Son Plant STRICKEN AT BLAZE—Deputy Chief Louis F. Parker. NORWOOD, March 10 — Deputy Fire Chief Louis F. Parker, 56, collapsed and … Continue reading Deputy Chief Louis F. Parker Dies Directing Men at Norwood Fire-This Day In Norwood History-March 10, 1953