Francis "Chip" Faulkner and State Rep. Gerald Cohen clash in a heated debate at Norwood Town Hall over the tax-cutting ballot initiative Proposition 2 1/2.
Security Grant For Elderly Housing Complex-July 10, 1979
On July 10, 1979, state Rep. Gregory Sullivan announced that an $85,000 grant had been secured to improve living conditions at an elderly housing complex located on Adams, Nahatan, and … Continue reading Security Grant For Elderly Housing Complex-July 10, 1979
High-Stakes Overhaul for the Historical Village Inn-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1978
A 1978 town hall showdown unloads a $100,000 renovation plan for The Village Inn amidst a staggering $700,000 municipal energy deficit.
Norwood Politics, School Battles & Election Recounts-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1978
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.
John Shea Appointed Full-Time Norwood Firefighter-August 24, 1977
After being dismissed from the police force due to an age technicality, John Shea was unanimously appointed as a full-time Norwood firefighter by selectmen.
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.