Joined by regional law enforcement leaders and town officials, former Westwood lieutenant George J. DiBlasi was sworn in as Norwood's new Police Chief at Memorial Hall.
Norwood Town Hall Refurbishing Project Nears Completion-August 5, 1977
Town Manager John P. Mogan announced that Norwood's $18,000 town hall refurbishing project, featuring landscape updates and the dramatic restoration of Memorial Hall's north stained-glass window, is nearing completion.
Medical Building Still Empty-July 8, 1977
Discover the story behind 480 Washington Street, once the town's premier medical hub in 1959, and the 1977 efforts to reconcile its high market price with local demand for office space.
Walter J. Dempsey Returns to Norwood Board of Selectmen Following Compelling Electoral Victory-October 25, 1976
After back-to-back defeats in 1974 and 1975, veteran Norwood leader Walter J. Dempsey bounced back to win a seat on the Board of Selectmen, outlining a proactive municipal agenda.
School Committee and FinCom Clash Over School Bus Budget and Business Manager Practices-August 26, 1976
Tempers flared as the Norwood Finance Commission and School Committee locked horns over a bus transportation budget and criticism aimed at Business Manager Lawrence S. Canter.
Finance Commission Delays Decision on Ellis Pond Conservation Purchase-September 11, 1973
The Finance Commission postpones a vote on acquiring Ellis Pond for $140,000, awaiting a formal recommendation from selectmen amid debates over high development costs.
School Committee Delays Final Budget Figure After Discovering Salary Projections Error-September 11, 1973
School Committee Chairman Rudith M. Berkowitz reports budget calculation errors to the Finance Commission and schedules an emergency session ahead of the special town meeting.
Centennial Committee Drama Over Chronicle Project Ends in Resignation Reversal-October 22, 1971
Centennial Committee chronicle chairman Ambrose J. Kelly withdrew his resignation after securing final authority over advertising materials, while the committee voted to hire Dr. Bryant Tolles to write the town's history.
Meeting Ignores School Pleas, Cuts Budget By $126,558-June 15, 1971
A fierce debate over encumbered funds and municipal parity dominates a marathon Norwood Town Meeting session over the town budget.
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