A contentious public hearing surfaces underlying frustrations over closed-door collective bargaining laws.
Strikes And Weather Delay North Junior High School Construction-June 17, 1969
Superintendent Warns Of Possible Double-Session Classes If Washington Street Facility Openings Fail A steel strike at the end of last summer halted installation of metal decking for the roof and … Continue reading Strikes And Weather Delay North Junior High School Construction-June 17, 1969
Jesuit Priest Expelled From Iraq Celebrates Ordination Jubilee in Norwood-June 17, 1969
A hometown missionary marks 25 years of ordination at St. Catherine's following a dramatic escape from the Middle East.
Norwood Priest Expelled From Iraq Sees Little Hope Of Return-June 17, 1969
Expelled from Baghdad after 22 years, Norwood's Father Thomas B. Mulvehill celebrates his ordination anniversary at home amidst Middle East turmoil.
Permanent Building Committee Unveils High School Addition Cost Estimates-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-June 13, 1969
Retired Norwood Fire Chief Harry J. Butler Passes Away After 38 Years of Dedicated Service-September 16, 1968
Retired Norwood Fire Chief Harry J. Butler passes away at 70 after a 38-year career protecting the town; services planned at St. Catherine of Siena Church.
Miss Betty Eicke, 95, Former Norwood Hospital Superintendent and Nursing Leader-September 11, 1968
Memorial services are set for Betty Eicke, 95, former superintendent and director of nurses at Norwood Hospital who dedicated decades to nursing and hospital administration.
Town Meeting Approves Precinct Voting Plan and Polaroid Utilities Funding-September 10, 1968
Norwood town meeting approves a new six-district precinct voting plan, authorizes $105,000 for Polaroid utility lines, and establishes manufacturing buffer zones.
Norwood Tavern Loses License for Two Weeks Following Lottery Conviction-September 5, 1968
Norwood selectmen suspend the liquor license of Dundulis Lunch owner Stanley Wysocki for 14 days after his guilty plea in Dedham District Court for promoting a lottery.
School Committee Holds Open Sessions Following Executive Session Debate-September 5, 1968
School Committee Chairman John J. Cavanaugh sparks debate before opening union contract talks to the public, while Superintendent Philip O. Coakley reports improved elementary class ratios.