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Great Debate Looms Over Civic Center Replacement at Aaron Guild School-This Day In Norwood History-June 16, 1981

FinCom blocks new appropriations while selectmen eye regional YMCA talks with Walpole.

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Town Meeting Slashes General School Budget But Restores Athletic and Band Funding-This Day In Norwood History-June 21, 1978

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

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Town Slashes $428,000 From School Budget-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1978

A historic fiscal battle forces severe cuts to teacher salaries and administrative lines despite board warnings.

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Acting Fire Chief Warns Town Meeting of Impending Court Mandates Over Shift Understaffing-This Day In Norwood History-June 17, 1978

A contentious town meeting vote rejecting eight new firefighters setup a fiscal standoff at Town Hall.

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-This Day In Norwood History-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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Saraca Defends School Salary Request-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1969

A contentious public hearing surfaces underlying frustrations over closed-door collective bargaining laws.

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Home Rule vs. The State House-This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1961

The Battle Over Norwood’s Blue Line Salaries The core principle of home rule—the right of a municipality to govern itself without state interference—is not just an abstract concept; it is … Continue reading Home Rule vs. The State House-This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1961

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Police Revolver Team To Compete In Annual Meet-This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1955

This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1955-Police Revolver Team To Compete In Annual Meet

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Lee’s Lieutenants Honor “Jim” Curran-This Day in Norwood History-September 16, 1945

Lee's Lieutenants Honor "Jim" Curran-This Day in Norwood History- September 16, 1945

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Sgt. William J. Flaherty Rotary Club Guest Speaker-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944

A surprise guest speaker appeared at the meeting of the Norwood Rotary Club last night at the Day street headquarters. It was a surprise to the members attending and to … Continue reading Sgt. William J. Flaherty Rotary Club Guest Speaker-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944