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Ousted School Committee Chairman Henry W. Diggs Seeks Recount and Enters Oct. 24 Recall Election-September 14, 1978
Former school committee chairman Henry W. Diggs plans to petition for a recount of his five-vote defeat and run in the Oct. 24 recall election.
Second Recall Petition Filed Against Four Norwood School Committee Members-August 28, 1978
A second wave of recall petitions targets four Norwood school committee members over budget cuts, following an initial recall vote scheduled for September 5.
Selectman Race Grows-August 27, 1976
The race to fill the vacant Board of Selectmen seat left by Charles "Lopey" Rich draws multiple veteran and newcomer candidates ahead of the October 5 special town election.
Fast-Paced Selectman Campaign Takes Shape Following Death of Charles “Lopey” Rich-August 16, 1976
Following the death of veteran Norwood Selectman Charles 'Lopey' Rich, candidates face a tight August 31 filing deadline for the October 5 special town election.
Youth Job Picture Brightens: Rent-a-Kid Established-July 9, 1974
Discover how Norwood’s 1974 summer youth employment programs, including the Rent-a-Kid office and the federal consortium based at Winslow School, aimed to provide job opportunities for teenagers.
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.
Delayed Computer Billing Receipts Spark Optimistic Tax Forecasts-June 18, 1974
Selectmen and assessors leverage delayed electric receipts and cherry sheet funds to keep tax rates at 39.
School Committee Custodial Payroll Test Awaits Town Counsel Ruling Amid Wage Dispute-August 22, 1967
Town Accountant Bartley W. Connolly deferred action on school custodial payrolls containing disputed wage increases, turning to Town Counsel Walter J. Gotovich for a ruling amid a fiscal autonomy standoff.
Town Meeting Votes Warrant In 7 Minutes-This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1961
This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1961-Town Meeting Votes Warrant In 7 Minutes