Out of 23 applicants, only one candidate met the Board of Health's criteria to succeed former director Bartley J. King, as the board moves to eliminate Civil Service status for the role.
Norwood Fire Chief Seeks Legislation to Create New Call Firefighter Force-July 29, 1981
Fire Chief Thomas J. Barry Jr. asked state Rep. Gregory Sullivan to file legislation establishing a 12-to-15 member call firefighter force in Norwood.
John Shea Appointed Full-Time Norwood Firefighter-August 24, 1977
After being dismissed from the police force due to an age technicality, John Shea was unanimously appointed as a full-time Norwood firefighter by selectmen.
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
Eight Norwood Police Officers Take Civil Service Examination for Lieutenant-July 29, 1965
Two police sergeants and six patrolmen took the Civil Service examination for lieutenant, competing for a starting salary of $7,103.25.
Norwood Police Officers Denied Permanent Status-August 25, 1955
Four temporary Norwood police officers seeking permanent intermittent status were denied by selectmen, despite advocacy from Selectman Harry B. Butters regarding civil service exam hurdles.