Building Inspector’s Staffing Request Fails in 3–2 FinCom Vote-September 12, 1979

Norwood Finance Commission transfers $1,063 to the fire department vacation account after reviewing shift schedules submitted by Fire Chief Thomas J. Barry Jr.

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

Stacks of papers titled 'School Budget Proposal Allocations' and 'Norwood Finance Committee Agenda Fiscal Year Report' on a wooden desk

FinCom Not Appeased by $255,000 School Cut-July 14, 1978

Stacks of school budget and finance committee reports on a desk with coffee stains The town of Norwood was abuzz with controversy in the summer of 1978 as the finance … Continue reading FinCom Not Appeased by $255,000 School Cut-July 14, 1978

Planning Ahead for Norwood Special Town Meeting, Allan Howard Enters Selectmen Race, and Local Developments-September 16, 1975

Norwood officials line up warrant items for an upcoming special town meeting, Finance Commissioner Allan Howard announces a run for selectman, and Franchi Brothers buy land for apartments.

Hearing room with finance commission officials, documents, and a large gavel on a wooden desk

Finance Commissioner Allan D. Howard Criticizes Selectman William F. Butters-July 12, 1974

The public feud erupted over a $228,000 waste management contract, highlighting deep-seated political divisions within Norwood municipal government.

Stack of official confidential documents marked approved with signatures and a fountain pen on wooden table

Norwood Man Files For Official’s Recall-June 24, 1974

FinCom colleague Allan D. Howard backs the petition movement as signature gatherers prepare to mobilize under strict town charter deadlines.

Petition Expected For Recall Of Norwood FinCom Member-June 21, 1974

Colleagues blast an absent official as a rubber stamp while residents prepare a charter ouster petition.