Town Manager John J. Carroll reports a borderline concentration of tetrachloroethylene in the Buckmaster Pond well in Westwood, prompting caution on upcoming water infrastructure investments.
Fire Engine Sidelined for Two to Three Months for Major Overhaul-September 12, 1979
Norwood Fire Department's 1966 Engine No. 3 is sent to Hopkinton for a two- to three-month major rehabilitation funded by a 1978 town meeting appropriation.
John Carroll Appoints Three New Patrolmen to Fill Police Department Vacancies-September 12, 1979
Town Manager John J. Carroll appoints experienced officers Martin V. D'Giff, Thomas F. Tierney, and Dean E. Raymond to fill vacancies in the Norwood Police Department.
Meet Diane Craig: The Dedicated “Library Lady”-September 10, 1979
Morrill Memorial Library outreach coordinator Diane Craig organizes an extensive program bringing books, films, games, and companionship to Norwood shut-ins and nursing home patients.
School Enrollment Shows Drop of 382 from Last Year-September 6, 1979
Norwood public school enrollment drops by 382 students to 5,078, while administrators outline major scheduling and open-campus policy changes at the senior high school.
Saraca Fights to Conduct Grievance in Open Session-September 6, 1979
School committee member Charles C. Saraca successfully insists that an art teacher's workload grievance be heard in an open public session rather than behind closed doors.
Grant Use Proposals Heard-September 6, 1979
Norwood residents and housing officials propose using federal block grant funds to reroof the Hill Street elderly housing project and overhaul Jefferson Drive kitchens.
Fire Chief Reports Worn Equipment As Maintenance Dispute Simmers-September 5, 1979
Fire Chief Thomas J. Barry Jr. delivered a frank status report to selectmen on the condition of the town's firefighting fleet, describing the eight department vehicles—averaging 14 years in age—as … Continue reading Fire Chief Reports Worn Equipment As Maintenance Dispute Simmers-September 5, 1979
Selectmen Seek Revaluation Funds to Avoid State Court Action-September 5, 1979
Facing an October 31 deadline imposed by the state Department of Revenue, the Board of Selectmen agreed last night to place a request for $226,000 on the warrant for the … Continue reading Selectmen Seek Revaluation Funds to Avoid State Court Action-September 5, 1979
Selectmen Sign MCAD Equal Opportunity Agreements-September 5, 1979
With the reluctant assent of the local housing authority, selectmen voted last night to sign two equal opportunity agreements mandated by the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), thereby preserving the … Continue reading Selectmen Sign MCAD Equal Opportunity Agreements-September 5, 1979