School hallway with blue lockers, wooden floor, sunlight streaming through large windows, and signs for art wing
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School Drop-In Centers Possible In Fall-June 24, 1974

Citing summer custodial constraints and a lack of air conditioning, town officials vote to survey local youths during the summer to prepare for a fall launch.

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

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Norwood FinCom’s Elias Refuses To Resign Amid Recall Threats-June 22, 1974

| A political standoff gridlocks the Finance Commission as a newly elected official breaks rank and drops out of municipal sessions

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Dog Officer Row Unsettled-June 19, 1974

A breakdown in communication and transport leaves Norwood's animal control duties in limbo during a fierce political standoff.

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Liquor License Request Tabled In Norwood-June 19, 1974

An intense Selectmen meeting surfaces complaints of threats, noise, and traffic issues surrounding a local highway establishment.

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Norwood’s Order for Emergency 911 Line Placed on Hold Until 1975-October 3, 1973

Town Manager John P. Mogan informs selectmen that the telephone company has delayed Norwood's emergency 911 service rollout until June 1975.

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Norwood Selectmen Set Public Hearing for Westwood Xaverian Brothers High School Beano License Dispute-August 8, 1973

Facing protests from local civic and veterans groups concerned over unfair competition, Norwood selectmen reviewed a beano license granted to Westwood's Xaverian Brothers High School for games at the Norwood Armory.

Attorney arguing in Massachusetts courtroom with judge and jury
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Master Allows Testimony In Norwood Arena Hearing-June 25, 1971

Abutters from Norton Drive and Deerfield Road testify that Saturday night stock car racing volumes make normal domestic conversation impossible.

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Bridge Dedicated to Late Selectman John A. Abdallah-June 21, 1971

Family, friends, and state officials gather to honor a colorful leader who dedicated 40 years to Norwood.

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Fire Department Salary Parity Defeated-June 11, 1971

A 70-minute quorum delay sets the stage for a tumultuous night of budget slashing at the 1971 Norwood Town Meeting, leaving town leadership reeling and firefighters without wage parity