An unexpectedly high 45 percent voter turnout drives state Rep. Gregory Sullivan to a primary victory over School Committee member Timothy J. McDonough.
Dispute Over Tax Records Ends Amicably-September 6, 1984
Former town official Thomas DiFrancia receives requested airport tax assessment records from Town Counsel Justin C. Barton during a selectmen's meeting, ending a bitter access dispute.
Governor Edward J. King Transfers Armory Keys to Norwood and Opens Full-Time RMV Branch-November 2, 1982
Transferring the Nahatan Street armory to Norwood for $1, Governor Edward J. King joined town leaders for a ribbon-cutting celebrating a full-time RMV branch and a future recreation center.
State Rep. Gregory W. Sullivan Announces Full-Time Registry of Motor Vehicles Branch Weeks Away in Norwood-October 22, 1982
State Rep. Gregory W. Sullivan announced that Norwood's Registry of Motor Vehicles branch will expand to full-time, five-day operations within a month, bringing full licensing and registration services locally.
Senate budget gives towns $2.4M in aid-June 23, 1981
A bipartisan legislative front forms to secure critical financial relief for regional town treasuries facing immediate cutbacks.
Armory Still Eyed for Municipal Use-July 9, 1980
Discover the 1980 efforts by town leadership to acquire the Norwood Armory from the state, following legislative changes and the recent Civic Center location shift.
State Rep Gregory W. Sullivan Faces Democratic Primary Election Challenge-August 21, 1978
Incumbent State Rep. Gregory W. Sullivan faces a Democratic primary challenge from political newcomer William J. McCarthy in the newly formed 12th Norfolk District covering Norwood and Westwood.
Officials Decry Teenage Alcohol Abuse and Back Raising Legal Drinking Age to 21-October 30, 1975
During a League of Women Voters forum, police chief James F. Curran, school principals, and state rep. Gregory W. Sullivan called for returning the legal drinking age to 21 to combat surging teenage alcohol abuse.
Selectmen Finalize Warrant for Special Town Meeting Featuring Strict Public Drinking Bylaw-October 22, 1975
Norwood selectmen finalized a 22-article special town meeting warrant featuring a controversial public drinking bylaw proposed by State Rep. Gregory W. Sullivan to grant police arrest powers.
Planning Ahead for Norwood Special Town Meeting, Allan Howard Enters Selectmen Race, and Local Developments-September 16, 1975
Norwood officials line up warrant items for an upcoming special town meeting, Finance Commissioner Allan Howard announces a run for selectman, and Franchi Brothers buy land for apartments.