Newly elected FinCom member Norman E. Rickard pledged political independence as the commission rejected funding for a Sumner-Union Street engineering study and land appraisal.
Norwood Selectmen Interview Finalists for Fire Chief Post, Seeking $700 to Fly in California Candidate-October 26, 1978
Interviewing candidates from New York, Salem, and Rhode Island, Norwood selectmen moved to fly in California fire chief finalist Thomas J. Barry Jr. for the $28,000-a-year post.
William J. Plasko Wins Special Election for Board of Selectmen While Incumbents Survive School Committee Recall-October 25, 1978
Town Moderator William J. Plasko handily won election to the Board of Selectmen in a special election, while school committee incumbents William F. Egan and Joseph M. Pentowski successfully beat back recall challenges.
Governor Dukakis to Honor Norwood High School Mustang Band for Fifth Consecutive State Title-October 24, 1978
Following their fifth consecutive state Class A marching band championship in Lowell, the 180-member Norwood High School Mustang Band will be honored by Gov. Michael S. Dukakis at the State House.
Republican Town Committee Delays Nominations for Board of Registrars-October 24, 1978
The Republican Town Committee delayed nominations for the Board of Registrars by one week to review candidate qualifications and procedures following A. Franklin Swift's departure due to office-holding conflicts.
Graphic Designer Judi Hershman Launches Independent Studio Alongside Basset Hound Model Harvey-October 24, 1978
Norwood native Judi Hershman has opened Hershman’s Graphic Design at 252 Washington St., offering full advertising services while launching her basset hound, Harvey, into modeling.
Property Taxes Dominate Norwood’s 1978 Special Election Amid School Committee Recall and Selectman Race-October 23, 1978
Soaring property taxes take center stage in Norwood's special municipal election, featuring a high-stakes school committee recall, a four-way selectmen race, and a finance commission contest.
Martin J. Lydon Returns to Norwood Selectmen’s Table-October 18, 1978
A Swift Return Following Major Surgery-October 18, 1978 Less than two weeks after undergoing major throat surgery at a Boston hospital, Martin J. Lydon surprised attendees in the municipal chamber … Continue reading Martin J. Lydon Returns to Norwood Selectmen’s Table-October 18, 1978
Controversial Town Towing Policy Reaches Boiling Point-October 16, 1978
Selectmen Weigh Adding a Fourth Contractor- A long-standing municipal debate over Norwood's official police towing rotation is set to reach a dramatic head tonight, as the Board of Selectmen prepares … Continue reading Controversial Town Towing Policy Reaches Boiling Point-October 16, 1978
Henry O. Peabody School Hosts Seventh Annual Harvest Fair and Flea Market-October 13, 1978
The Henry O. Peabody School for Girls invites the community to its seventh annual Harvest Fair and Flea Market, featuring a western barbecue, baked goods, and festive activities.