Playing for a state senator without school board approval lands the Norwood High School band and the superintendent in hot water.
Selectmen Vote to Oppose County Purchase of Wollaston Golf Course-August 16, 1972
Unanimously opposing a $3.5 million county acquisition of Wollaston Golf Course, Norwood selectmen jokingly suggested commissioners buy nine holes of Walpole Country Club for $500,000 instead.
Norwood Was Once The Hub Of Three Trolley Lines-This Day in Norwood History-May 21, 1972
This Day in Norwood History-May 31, 1972-Norwood Was Once The Hub Of Three Trolley Lines
Norwood Rate $117-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1971
The approval of a new tax rate for the town of Norwood marked a significant milestone in the community's financial history. On July 21, 1971, State Tax Commissioner Cleo F. … Continue reading Norwood Rate $117-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1971
Norwood Selectmen Approve Infrastructure Improvements for Upland Road-July 12, 1971
Local leaders also enacted emergency measures for the town dump to comply with state sanitary regulations and adjusted the 1971 tax rate through light department fund transfers.
Junior High Alternate Estimates Sought-June 25, 1971
A sharp debate divides Town Manager Walter Blasenak and finance officials over mounting unappropriated architectural fees for Boston design firms.
Master Allows Testimony In Norwood Arena Hearing-June 25, 1971
Abutters from Norton Drive and Deerfield Road testify that Saturday night stock car racing volumes make normal domestic conversation impossible.
Meeting Ignores School Pleas, Cuts Budget By $126,558-June 15, 1971
A fierce debate over encumbered funds and municipal parity dominates a marathon Norwood Town Meeting session over the town budget.
Comprehensive Route 1 Zoning Overhaul Proposed Following Impact Study-June 11, 1971
Massive commercial shifts are coming to Route 1. The Planning Board prepares to unveil a sweeping zoning plan designed to regulate growth near the new stadium.
Fire Department Salary Parity Defeated-June 11, 1971
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