A 1978 political firestorm hits Norwood as a tight selectman recount unseals ballots, school budgets trigger a massive lawsuit, and an assessor candidate alleges age bias.
Norwood Planning Board Debates Controversial Condominium Rezoning-July 17, 1973
Residents and local officials clashed over the Valleyview Park project, citing concerns over traffic, infrastructure, and the need for high-density housing.
Clement Riley Announces Run For Governor-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1962
RILEY FOR GOVERNOR NIGHT was observed last Thursday at the Holiday Haven when some 700 supporters gathered to hear Registrar Clement A. Riley of Norwood announce his candidacy for the … Continue reading Clement Riley Announces Run For Governor-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1962
New Registrar of Motor Vehicles Clement Riley to Take Oath at Ill Mother’s Bedside-December 13, 1957
NEW REGISTRAR OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND FAMILY—Clement A. Riley of Norwood and wife pose with daughters, Maureen G. Riley, 20, left, and Mrs. Barbara Catalano. In an unusual ceremony, Clement … Continue reading New Registrar of Motor Vehicles Clement Riley to Take Oath at Ill Mother’s Bedside-December 13, 1957
Top Amvet Award Conferred On Former Civil Service Commissioner Clement Riley-This Day in Norwood History-June 13, 1957
Honored At Testimonial Banquet PRESENTED CITATION — Clement A. Rliey (right) was given an Amvets Certificate of Merit at a banquet held In his honor last Thursday night at the … Continue reading Top Amvet Award Conferred On Former Civil Service Commissioner Clement Riley-This Day in Norwood History-June 13, 1957
Cottage Street Remains One-Way-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1950
The Board of Selectmen at Tuesday night's meeting approved Police Chief Thomas Lydon's recommendation that Cottage Street, from Washington Street to Central Street, be retained as a one-way street. A … Continue reading Cottage Street Remains One-Way-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1950
Selectman George C. O’Brien Sworn In-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948
256 SELECTMAN O’BRIEN SWORN IN — At the meeting of the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night, the newly elected member, George C. O'Brien, was sworn in by Town Clerk … Continue reading Selectman George C. O’Brien Sworn In-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948
Selectmen Set Precedent, Appoint Recreation Superintendent-This Day in Norwood History-October 24, 1944
Selectmen Set Precedent, Appoint Recreation Superintendent-This Day in Norwood History-October 24, 1944
Sport Center Dancing Turned Down By Board-This Day in Norwood History-June 25, 1943
Request for a license to allow dancing at the Norwood Sport Center was turned down by vote of Norwood selectmen on Tuesday night. The vote was three to two, with … Continue reading Sport Center Dancing Turned Down By Board-This Day in Norwood History-June 25, 1943
Willett Committee Reports on Westover-This Day in Norwood History-October 10, 1940
Willett Committee Reports on Westover-This Day in Norwood History-October 10, 1940