A massive local utility overhaul transitions the town's power grid to save thousands in wholesale electricity costs.
School Committee Decisions on Budgets, Dress Codes, and Regional Programs-June 19, 1970
From student dress code victories to union wage matching, a busy school board session redefines Norwood education.
Possible Low-Income Housing Protested-June 19, 1970
A highly contentious public hearing surfaces neighbor complaints regarding neighborhood property values and tax rates.
School Board Stops Metco And Book Lists-June 18, 1970
A tie vote defeats a local high school Metco expansion while the school committee votes to completely abolish student reading lists
Bill Travers Drafted by Milwaukee Brewers-June 5, 1970
Fresh off setting the all-time Norwood High pitching record, 17-year-old lefty Bill Travers is heading to professional baseball after being drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers.
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-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
Residents Oppose Planned Electricity Lines-July 29, 1953
Norwood residents protested a $2.3-million high-voltage power line proposal at a selectmen's meeting, raising concerns over property values and eminent domain.