Morrill Memorial Library outreach coordinator Diane Craig organizes an extensive program bringing books, films, games, and companionship to Norwood shut-ins and nursing home patients.
School Enrollment Shows Drop of 382 from Last Year-September 6, 1979
Norwood public school enrollment drops by 382 students to 5,078, while administrators outline major scheduling and open-campus policy changes at the senior high school.
Saraca Fights to Conduct Grievance in Open Session-September 6, 1979
School committee member Charles C. Saraca successfully insists that an art teacher's workload grievance be heard in an open public session rather than behind closed doors.
Grant Use Proposals Heard-September 6, 1979
Norwood residents and housing officials propose using federal block grant funds to reroof the Hill Street elderly housing project and overhaul Jefferson Drive kitchens.
Fire Chief Reports Worn Equipment As Maintenance Dispute Simmers-September 5, 1979
Fire Chief Thomas J. Barry Jr. delivered a frank status report to selectmen on the condition of the town's firefighting fleet, describing the eight department vehicles—averaging 14 years in age—as … Continue reading Fire Chief Reports Worn Equipment As Maintenance Dispute Simmers-September 5, 1979
Selectmen Seek Revaluation Funds to Avoid State Court Action-September 5, 1979
Facing an October 31 deadline imposed by the state Department of Revenue, the Board of Selectmen agreed last night to place a request for $226,000 on the warrant for the … Continue reading Selectmen Seek Revaluation Funds to Avoid State Court Action-September 5, 1979
Selectmen Sign MCAD Equal Opportunity Agreements-September 5, 1979
With the reluctant assent of the local housing authority, selectmen voted last night to sign two equal opportunity agreements mandated by the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), thereby preserving the … Continue reading Selectmen Sign MCAD Equal Opportunity Agreements-September 5, 1979
Town Manager Explores Underground Lines to Resolve Buckmaster Pond Dispute-September 5, 1979
A long-standing inter-municipal dispute between Norwood and Westwood over control of Buckmaster Pond may be moving toward a permanent resolution. Town Manager John J. Carroll informed selectmen last night that … Continue reading Town Manager Explores Underground Lines to Resolve Buckmaster Pond Dispute-September 5, 1979
FinCom Keeps Tight Rein on Fire Department Vacation Budget-August 29, 1979
The FinCom restricts fire department vacation substitute funding, citing a lack of detailed scheduling and criticizing overtime costs and recent equipment failures.
FinCom Pressures Fire Chief Barry to Establish Vacation Leave Policy-August 22, 1979
Citing soaring overtime costs from the fire department's vacation-at-will practice, the Finance Commission rejected Chief Thomas J. Barry's $15,000 funding request and demanded a structured leave schedule.