On the evening of July 12, 1978, the Norwood School Committee appointed Joe Johnson as the new head basketball coach at Norwood High School. The decision followed an intense executive … Continue reading Norwood School Committee Names Joe Johnson Head Basketball Coach-July 13, 1978
Norwood Selectmen Uphold Fire Department Staffing Levels Amid Labor Disputes-July 12, 1978
Fire Department Manning Shifts and Physical Exam Standoff (Photo credit: Lieutenant Mike Chisholm, Norwood Fire Department, Norwood Firefighters Local 1631, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) On July 12, 1978, … Continue reading Norwood Selectmen Uphold Fire Department Staffing Levels Amid Labor Disputes-July 12, 1978
Norwood High School Accessibility Concerns-July 10, 1978
On July 10, 1978, parents of handicapped students in Norwood voiced serious concerns regarding the lack of physical accessibility at the local high school. Mrs. Charlotte Haskell, president of the … Continue reading Norwood High School Accessibility Concerns-July 10, 1978
School Board Recall Urged-July 8, 1978
Discover the 1978 budget battle in Norwood, where deep cuts to the school district’s $11.3 million budget led to a controversial recall effort and a lawsuit involving the Massachusetts Teachers Association.
Park Place Development Faces Sewer Concerns-July 6, 1978
In July 1978, developer James Shane addressed concerns regarding a state-ordered sewer moratorium that threatened to delay the Park Place industrial project in Norwood.
Taxpayers Sue to Restore School Budget-July 6, 1978
Seeking to prevent a mid-summer school closure, 36 Norwood taxpayers filed a lawsuit in 1978 to restore $600,000 in education funding.
Norwood Town Moderator Seeks Committee Members-July 6, 1978
In July 1978, Norwood Town Moderator William J. Plasko actively sought residents to serve on committees studying school enrollment and municipal ambulance services.
South End Hardware: A Landmark Institution-July 5, 1978
In 1978, the Abdallah family’s South End Hardware in South Norwood stood as a testament to four generations of community service and local history.
Norwood Art Association Formed-July 5, 1978
In July 1978, Norwood artists Arlene Mollo and Inez Reardon successfully launched the Norwood Art Association with broad community and civic support.
Fire Department Labor Dispute and Election Litigation-July 5, 1978
The summer of 1978 brought unrest to Norwood, characterized by a firefighter strike against mandatory health programs and a tense court challenge over local election results.