Labor tensions rise at the fire station as Union President Collins signals roll-call refusals against mandatory diagnostic health screenings.
Talk of the Town-June 6, 1978
The Norwood Planning Board moves to claim an $18,000 construction loan from builder Richard Saccone for unfinished roads at Grandview Estates, while also endorsing a major zoning shift at the old Norwood Arena site on Route 1.
Council on Aging Resists King Philip Elder Services Meal Program-August 24, 1977
Council on Aging President William Balfour opposed King Philip Elder Services meals for seniors, while South Norwood residents protested the proposed Pulse relocation to Washington Street.
Norwood Plaza Tenants Offer to Fund New Traffic Lights, Other Town Business-August 11, 1977
Anxious to fix traffic hazards at Walpole and Wilson streets, Norwood Plaza tenants offered to install traffic signals at their own expense, winning approval from town selectmen.
Shouting and Threats Erupt at Norwood Board of Health Meeting-July 12, 1977
People entering the Norwood Department of Health building for services. On July 12, 1977, a Norwood Board of Health meeting descended into disorder, characterized by shouting, name-calling, and threats of … Continue reading Shouting and Threats Erupt at Norwood Board of Health Meeting-July 12, 1977
Norwood Hospital Proposes Purchasing Civic Center as Expansion Alternative, Other Selectmen’s Notes-August 6, 1975
Facing severe space constraints and rising relocation estimates to Walpole, Norwood Hospital officials proposed acquiring the Civic Center as a viable local expansion alternative during a selectmen's meeting.⠀
Board Acts on South Norwood Bar Conditions and School Opening Schedule-August 28, 1974
Norwood selectmen respond to resident complaints by boosting police oversight for South Norwood bars, announcing 1974 school schedules, and celebrating a successful muscular dystrophy skate-a-thon.
Selectmen Reject Recall Petition-July 18, 1974
Against Finance Commissioner George Elias The selectmen in Norwood have rejected a recall petition against first-year Finance Commissioner George Elias. The decision was made at a special meeting on July … Continue reading Selectmen Reject Recall Petition-July 18, 1974
Departmental Meeting Convenes to Discuss Personnel Bylaw Changes-July 12, 1974
Town leaders and department heads gathered to clarify vacation policies and budget communications in a move toward more transparent local government.
Finance Commissioner Allan D. Howard Criticizes Selectman William F. Butters-July 12, 1974
The public feud erupted over a $228,000 waste management contract, highlighting deep-seated political divisions within Norwood municipal government.