A 70-minute quorum delay sets the stage for a tumultuous night of budget slashing at the 1971 Norwood Town Meeting, leaving town leadership reeling and firefighters without wage parity
Board Agrees on Postponement of School Renovation Article-This Day In Norwood History-June 8, 1971
A multi-million dollar architectural estimate nearly doubles expected costs for the burned-out Junior High South, prompting town leaders to delay action.
Old Town Jail Faces Another Identity Crisis-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1971
SPLIT PERSONALITY — Because the Norwood town jail no longer imprisons but now serves as a Marine recruiting station, holds vagrant water meters in protective custody and will soon contain … Continue reading Old Town Jail Faces Another Identity Crisis-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1971
Talk Of The Town-June 3, 1970
Across the Town: Pipes, Ponds, and Patrolmen While the Chamber of Commerce celebrated at their annual meeting, other town boards and the Norwood Police Department were dealing with a remarkably … Continue reading Talk Of The Town-June 3, 1970
Dog Problems Dominate Meeting-This Day In Norwood History-May 27, 1970
A noisy barking‑dog dispute on Gay Street dominated a 1970 selectmen’s meeting, drawing neighbors, police, and a debate over enforcement, kennel rules, and neighborhood peace
Permanent Building Committee Unveils High School Addition Cost Estimates-This Day In Norwood History-June 13, 1969
Finance Commission Reviews Extensive School Expansion Proposals Ahead of Critical Monday Town Meeting Warrant Meeting late last night with the Finance Commission (FinCom), the Permanent Building Construction Committee formally quoted … Continue reading Permanent Building Committee Unveils High School Addition Cost Estimates-This Day In Norwood History-June 13, 1969
Zoning Board Rejects Asphalt Plant and Chicken Outlet Applications-This Day In Norwood History-June 13, 1969
Shuttered growth on Route 1: Norwood zoning officials block a major asphalt plant and a fast-food joint to protect local environment and traffic flow.
Racing Enterprise Threatens Legal Action Over Easement and Drag‑Racing Ban-This Day In Norwood History-June 12, 1969
A token $1 deal turned into a high-stakes legal battle. In June 1969, the owners of the iconic Norwood Arena threatened to sue the town, claiming a new drag racing ban and a massive power line easement were designed to force them out of business.
Budget Cuts, Maintenance Disputes, and Teacher Negotiations Dominate School Committee Meeting-This Day In Norwood History-June 12, 1969
From midnight debates over school budgets to a union clause allowing male teachers to take off their suit jackets on hot days, a marathon 1969 school board meeting laid bare the intense growing pains facing Norwood's overpopulated schools.
Propelled By Noise At Airport, Resident Dons Ear Muffs-This Day In Norwood History-May 20, 1969
On May 20, 1970, the Norwood Board of Selectmen confronted a familiar but increasingly urgent complaint: the escalating noise from Norwood Airport. This time, the frustration arrived in the form … Continue reading Propelled By Noise At Airport, Resident Dons Ear Muffs-This Day In Norwood History-May 20, 1969