Edmund G. Linehan – Norwood Historical Society

October 3, 1980September 25, 2026 georgenhs Seniors, This Day In Norwood History

Project Hire Proposes Sheltered Piecework Program to Ease Financial Crunch for Norwood Seniors-October 3, 1980

Project Hire proposes a new piecework employment program to help Norwood senior citizens earn supplemental income while working at their own pace.

August 29, 1978August 30, 2026 georgenhs Municipal Finance, This Day In Norwood History

Special Town Meeting Restores $335,000 to School Budget-August 29, 1978

Heeding urgent warnings from school officials that classrooms could not open safely without the funds, a special town meeting last night voted by clear voice votes to restore $335,000 of … Continue reading Special Town Meeting Restores $335,000 to School Budget-August 29, 1978

June 21, 1978July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Town Meeting Slashes General School Budget But Restores Athletic and Band Funding-June 21, 1978

A historic five-session town meeting sparks fierce debates over elementary school closings and safety gear lines.

October 5, 1967September 27, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Winslow School PTA President Criticizes “Cellar Classrooms”, Lack of Facilities-October 5, 1967

Winslow School PTA President Edmund G. Linehan criticizes cellar classrooms and missing gym facilities at a School Committee meeting addressing budget shortfalls and teacher talks.