A historic five-session town meeting sparks fierce debates over elementary school closings and safety gear lines.
FinCom Summons James Capaldo in Garbage Contract Investigation-This Day In Norwood History-June 26, 1974
A heated public trust battle deepens in Norwood as a plumbing inspector refuses to testify, forcing watchdogs to deploy full town charter powers. Categories: Town Government, Municipal Finance
Selectmen Outraged by FinCom Veto of Youth Summer Job Program Funding-This Day In Norwood History-June 26, 1974
Runaway teenage unemployment sparks a fierce municipal funding war as watchdogs lock horns over emergency summer public works spending.
Petition Expected For Recall Of Norwood FinCom Member-This Day In Norwood History-June 21, 1974
Colleagues blast an absent official as a rubber stamp while residents prepare a charter ouster petition.
Junior High Alternate Estimates Sought-This Day In Norwood History-June 25, 1971
A sharp debate divides Town Manager Walter Blasenak and finance officials over mounting unappropriated architectural fees for Boston design firms.
FinCom Recommends $2.5-Million Expenditure-This Day In Norwood History-June 21, 1968
A massive infrastructure recommendation heading to a special town meeting could alter Norwood's utility footprint and spark eminent domain protests.