Incumbent State Rep. Gregory W. Sullivan faces a Democratic primary challenge from political newcomer William J. McCarthy in the newly formed 12th Norfolk District covering Norwood and Westwood.
Norwood Housing Authority Overhauls Waiting List and Advances Shattuck School Redevelopment Project-August 21, 1978
The Norwood Housing Authority is streamlining its elderly housing waiting list to roughly 300 names while pushing forward with the 72-unit Shattuck School apartment development.
School Committee Votes to Modify Kindergarten Scheduling-August 17, 1978
Responding to parental requests, Norwood's school committee voted to replace monthly kindergarten session rotations with a mid-year schedule starting in September.
Norwood American Legion Crushes Weymouth 12-4 in State Tournament Opener-August 14, 1978
Powered by home runs from Chris Collins, Dan Kennedy, and John Balerna alongside 15 hits, Norwood routed Weymouth 12-4 in the state tournament opener.
FinCom Chairman William F. Collins Stirs Controversy with Shift on School Budget Restoration-August 11, 1978
Finance Commission Chairman William F. Collins announced plans to support restoring $363,000 to the school budget, sparking sharp internal disagreement from commissioners Allan D. Howard and William C. Phipps.
Norwood Sweeps Lynn Post 6 to Capture State Championship Berth-August 10, 1978
Norwood swept a doubleheader against Lynn Post 6 in Lawrence, winning 6-0 behind Ron Marshalsea and 8-3 in come-from-behind fashion to claim the Eastern Playoff title.
Selectmen Support Park Place Industrial Park Owner in Seeking Temporary Portable Toilet Approval-August 9, 1978
Selectmen backed Park Place Industrial Park owner James H. Shane in seeking Board of Health reconsideration for temporary portable toilets amid sewer connection delays.
John Shalbey Jr. Proposes Office Building Behind Ro-Jo Car Wash-August 9, 1978
Local businessman John Shalbey Jr. faced mixed reactions from David Terrace residents while seeking a zoning variance for an office building behind his Route 1 car wash.
Young Norwood Couple Purchase and Restore Historic “Winslow” Estate-August 9, 1978
Following years of running a local rooming house, 31-year-old telephone installer Robert Pegurri and his wife Barbara purchased and began restoring the historic 21-room French Victorian mansion at 289 Walpole Street.
Second School Recall Drive Targets Remaining Four Norwood School Committee Members-August 8, 1978
Parents filed affidavits to recall four Norwood School Committee members over unresolved school budget cuts, expanding an ongoing political dispute.