On July 22, 1978, Rep. Gregory Sullivan and Sen. William Keating sponsored a bill to ban night flights at Norwood Airport, sparking opposition from the FAA and state officials.
State DPW Commissioner John J. Carroll Expected to Be Offered Norwood Town Manager Post-September 27, 1978
Norwood selectmen prepare to interview State DPW Commissioner John J. Carroll for the vacant town manager post following the departure of John P. Mogan.
Regal Press Revives Historic Plimpton Press Site on Lenox Street-September 25, 1978
The Regal Press Inc. breathes new life into the historic Plimpton Press building on Lenox Street, bringing specialized printing operations and hundreds of projected jobs to Norwood.
Ann Josephson Honored as Kiwanis ‘Citizen of the Year’ for 15 Years of Community Service-September 25, 1978
Ann Josephson receives the Norwood Kiwanis Club "Citizen of the Year" award for 15 years of volunteer service in mental health and community support programs.
Residents Remember the Devastating Fury of the Great New England Hurricane of 1938-September 21, 1978
Norwood residents mark the 40th anniversary of the devastating 1938 New England hurricane, recalling destructive winds, downed steeples, and community solidarity.
David W. Wall Enters Oct. 24 Special Election Race for Father’s Late Seat on Board of Selectmen-September 14, 1978
David W. Wall announces his candidacy for his late father Joseph W. Wall's seat on the Board of Selectmen in the Oct. 24 special election.
School Supplies Budget Maintained at Prior Year Level Amid Spending Pressures and Utility Shortfall Concerns-September 14, 1978
Superintendent Louis J. Taris reports that Norwood's school instructional supplies budget maintains prior-year per-pupil rates despite tight spending constraints.
Former Two-Term Selectman William F. Butters Announces Candidacy for Board of Selectmen under “Proposition 13” Fiscal Theme-September 14, 1978
Former two-term selectman William F. Butters enters the Oct. 24 special election race, campaigning on a fiscal conservatism platform inspired by Proposition 13.
Superintendent Sets Nov. 1 Deadline for School Closing Plans Amid Enrollment Decline-September 14, 1978
Superintendent Louis J. Taris sets a Nov. 1 deadline for school closure contingency plans as the Norwood School Committee weighs enrollment drops and facility consolidation.
Ousted School Committee Chairman Henry W. Diggs Seeks Recount and Enters Oct. 24 Recall Election-September 14, 1978
Former school committee chairman Henry W. Diggs plans to petition for a recount of his five-vote defeat and run in the Oct. 24 recall election.