Discover the 2005 campaign launch of Norwood’s own Gary M. Lee, who aimed to bring his 17 years of municipal experience to the Massachusetts State House.
House Candidates Campaign at Nahatan Village Ahead of September 15 Primary-August 26, 1992
Democratic primary candidates for state representative John Rogers, John Lydon, and Helen Abdallah Donohue squared off at a Nahatan Village forum governed by new Norwood Housing Authority rules.
Mitch Pentowski Announces 1992 Republican Bid for Norwood House Seat-September 5, 1991
School Committee member and local insurance broker Joseph "Mitch" Pentowski announced yesterday that he will enter the 1992 Republican primary race for state representative, marking a shift from his lifelong … Continue reading Mitch Pentowski Announces 1992 Republican Bid for Norwood House Seat-September 5, 1991
Selectman Butters Defends Public Dispute with Town Manager and Police Chief as a Power Struggle-October 5, 1990
Norwood Selectman William Butters defends his clash with Town Manager John Carroll and Police Chief George DiBlasi as a struggle over administrative power.
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Steven Pierce Outlines Economic Plan to Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce-September 12, 1990
Republican gubernatorial candidate Steven Pierce outlines his small-business platform to the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce at Concannon's Village.
High Voter Turnout Surprises Officials as State Rep. Gregory Sullivan Defeats Challenger Timothy J. McDonough-September 16, 1988
An unexpectedly high 45 percent voter turnout drives state Rep. Gregory Sullivan to a primary victory over School Committee member Timothy J. McDonough.
Civic Recreation Center Plans Survive Referendum Challenge, Water and Sewer Rate Hikes Debated, and Murray Field Lights Set for Removal-September 16, 1981
Plans for a $2.2 million civic recreation center at the former Aaron Guild School survive a referendum test, while selectmen debate utility rate hikes and Murray Field lights.
Proposition 2 1/2 Debate at Town Hall Sparks Heated Clash Over Tax Reform-October 2, 1980
Francis "Chip" Faulkner and State Rep. Gerald Cohen clash in a heated debate at Norwood Town Hall over the tax-cutting ballot initiative Proposition 2 1/2.
Norwood Voters to Test Computerized Punch-Card Ballots in State Primary Election-September 12, 1980
Norwood voters will use a new computerized punch-card ballot system provided by Factory Mutual Engineering Company for the upcoming state primary election.
Town Officials Warn of Disastrous Cuts from Proposed Proposition 2 1/2-August 20, 1980
Facing a potential $3 million budget shortfall, Norwood town officials are mobilizing an educational campaign to warn residents about the severe municipal cuts threatened by Proposition 2 1/2.