Reversing a decision made three weeks prior, Norwood selectmen voted 3-2 to reduce Assistant Town Manager Bernie Cooper's pay raise from 10 percent to 5 percent following a motion by William Plasko.
Summerfest Strikes Up Wednesday-June 25, 1981
Facing strict tax expenditure caps, local arts organizers scrap children's Saturday programming to save the weekly town common music series.
Zoning Board Approves Phase II of Norwood Hospital Expansion-June 24, 1981
A heated dispute erupts between board members and Building Inspector John E. Grover over a lack of formal advisory feedback on preliminary plans.
Norwood Awards CATV; Service In Year-June 24, 1981
Following a extensive year-long review by the CATV advisory panel, developers map out a 100-mile infrastructure network to deliver over 50 channels to local homes.
Senate budget gives towns $2.4M in aid-June 23, 1981
A bipartisan legislative front forms to secure critical financial relief for regional town treasuries facing immediate cutbacks.
Referendum Drive Seen Well Underway-June 23, 1981
A rapid grassroots signature campaign aims to stall a major town development project through a public ballot referendum.
Police Overtime Pay Causes Flap-June 17, 1981
Selectmen Spar Over Fat Paychecks Following Around-The-Clock Housebreak Investigation One policeman got $536 in overtime pay last week. Another got $337. And two selectmen say that’s too much. "It’s not … Continue reading Police Overtime Pay Causes Flap-June 17, 1981
Winslow School sale approved-June 16, 1981
Special Town Meeting tackles a jam-packed 21-article warrant, clearing the Winslow School sale, Civil Service reviews, and roadway project delays.
Special Town Meeting Votes to Bypass Civil Service for Call Firefighters and School Staff-June 16, 1981
Fire Chief Barry calls the state Civil Service system chaotic during a high-stakes local governance debate.
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.