A massive public health sweep down at the high school tags twenty-three cases for clinical follow-up after an initial custodian exposure scare.
Firm To Lease Norwood Cinema-June 26, 1974
Downtown entertainment faces a major shift as a New York leasing firm takes over the Central Street cinema block, promising responsible local management.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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.