Three people reviewing municipal transportation contracts and documents in an office with filing cabinets and a map on the wall
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FinCom Summons James Capaldo in Garbage Contract Investigation-June 26, 1974

A heated public trust battle deepens in Norwood as a plumbing inspector refuses to testify, forcing watchdogs to deploy full town charter powers. Categories: Town Government, Municipal Finance

Woman presenting budget report to town meeting in historic chamber
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Selectmen Outraged by FinCom Veto of Youth Summer Job Program Funding-June 26, 1974

Runaway teenage unemployment sparks a fierce municipal funding war as watchdogs lock horns over emergency summer public works spending.

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Selectmen Authorize Water Main Connection and Space Transfers for Phased-Out Schools-June 26, 1974

Shaw Street Infrastructure Upgrades Approved While Winslow and Shattuck Buildings Repurposed for Town Services The Board of Selectmen enacted a series of municipal infrastructure and real estate management decisions during … Continue reading Selectmen Authorize Water Main Connection and Space Transfers for Phased-Out Schools-June 26, 1974

School hallway with blue lockers, wooden floor, sunlight streaming through large windows, and signs for art wing
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School Drop-In Centers Possible In Fall-June 24, 1974

Citing summer custodial constraints and a lack of air conditioning, town officials vote to survey local youths during the summer to prepare for a fall launch.

Stack of official confidential documents marked approved with signatures and a fountain pen on wooden table
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Norwood Man Files For Official’s Recall-June 24, 1974

FinCom colleague Allan D. Howard backs the petition movement as signature gatherers prepare to mobilize under strict town charter deadlines.

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Norwood FinCom’s Elias Refuses To Resign Amid Recall Threats-June 22, 1974

| A political standoff gridlocks the Finance Commission as a newly elected official breaks rank and drops out of municipal sessions

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Thirteen Playground Programs Start Monday In Norwood-June 22, 1974

A major municipal recreation push brings youth sports, gymnastics, and special community camp pilots to a dozen neighborhood sites.

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Petition Expected For Recall Of Norwood FinCom Member-June 21, 1974

Colleagues blast an absent official as a rubber stamp while residents prepare a charter ouster petition.

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School Board Confronts Stalled Teacher Negotiations and Implements Stricter High School Credit Policies-June 20, 1974

From 1912 chair distributions to honoring a World War II veteran patrolman, the school board settles wide dockets.

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High School Addition Plan Okayed-June 20, 1974

Principal Monbouquette details structural upgrades and media center conversions to combat overcrowding.