The Norwood Teachers Association submitted a $1,000-plus pay raise proposal as the school committee signed its first collective bargaining agreement amid debate led by John J. Cavanaugh and William Egan.
Norwood’s “Parking Picnic” Ends, Visible Parking Tickets and Fines Begin-August 17, 1966
After a 65-day parking moratorium, Norwood police will begin issuing new visible parking tickets on Monday under a revised fine structure authorized by the June special town meeting.
542 New Voter Registrations Ensure Town Meeting Redistricting Plan for September-August 16, 1966
Driven by a Democratic Town Committee registration push, 542 new voters brought Norwood's total to 13,436, triggering September town meeting redistricting for a 201-member assembly.
Norwood Hospital to Offer Nine-Week Refresher Course for Registered Nurses-August 13, 1966
Beginning September 15, Norwood Hospital will host a nine-week refresher course for registered nurses, combining supervised clinical experience with classroom instruction on current medical procedures.
State Health Officials Back Norwood Board of Health in Drive to Curb Neponset River Industrial Pollution-August 11, 1966
The State Department of Public Health backed Norwood Health Director Bartley J. King in organizing talks with Bird & Son and Hollingsworth & Vose to curb industrial paper pulp waste polluting the Neponset River.
Alandale Parkway Neighborhood Boys Host Charity Fair for Muscular Dystrophy-August 8, 1966
Combining summer fun with community service, 10 neighborhood boys on Alandale Parkway spent the spring building games and hosting a weeklong charity fair that raised $31.31 for muscular dystrophy.
Norwood Meeting Bill Passes-July 27, 1966
The Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill spearheaded by Rep. William Butters to expand Norwood town meeting membership from 200 to 300.
Andrew J. Ciarletta Jr. Appointed Principal of Winslow Elementary School-July 27, 1966
The Norwood School Committee appointed Andrew J. Ciarletta Jr. as principal of Winslow Elementary School, succeeding Alan R. Wonson.
Bill Would Create Registry Office In Norwood-July 8, 1966
Discover the 1966 legislative campaign to establish a Registry of Motor Vehicles office in Norwood, aiming to serve over 165,000 area residents.
Industrial Exodus: Plimpton Press Leaving Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1966
An industrial crisis hits Norwood as its largest employer unveils a $5-million piecemeal exit, taking 1,200 printing jobs out of town.