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Tag: Harry B. Butters

November 11, 2022May 25, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, WWII

Our Heroic Dead

Selectman Harry Butters with Norwood's Gold Star Mothers in front of the Roll of Honor (Photo taken by Harry Surrette, donated by Rick Smith) (Address delivered by Harry B. Butters, … Continue reading Our Heroic Dead

November 1, 1982October 29, 2026 georgenhs Politics, This Day In Norwood History

Amedio DeFlaminis Marks 50 Years as an Election Poll Worker in Norwood-November 1, 1982

Celebrating 50 years working at Norwood's election polls, Precinct E warden Amedio DeFlaminis shares memories of a half-century serving voters at the Callahan School.

September 8, 1971September 7, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Selectmen Deny Permit for Central Street Youth Club Over Police Chief Objections-September 8, 1971

The Board of Selectmen unanimously denies a permit for a proposed Central Street youth club following a negative report and delinquency concerns raised by Police Chief James M. Murphy.

September 8, 1971September 6, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Utilities

Tie Vote Blocks Elimination of Town Water Restrictions in Norwood-September 8, 1971

A 2-2 tie vote by Norwood selectmen keeps lawn-sprinkling and car-washing water bans in place, pending formal guidance from the Metropolitan District Commission.

July 18, 1969July 19, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History

Harry Butters Of Norwood, Was Selectman For 37 Years-July 18, 1969

Harry B. Butters, a stalwart figure in Norfolk County politics for nearly four decades, passed away on July 17, 1969, at the Massachusetts General Hospital due to complications arising from … Continue reading Harry Butters Of Norwood, Was Selectman For 37 Years-July 18, 1969

June 24, 1969July 19, 2026 georgenhs Board of Selectmen, This Day In Norwood History

Harry B. Butters Testimonial Committee To Meet Tonight-June 24, 1969

Officials announce ticket pricing and a late-summer sales window for the upcoming civic banquet slated for September at Route 1's Roll-Land Hall.

October 24, 1968October 22, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Arena, This Day In Norwood History

District 9 Betterment Association Discusses Phasing Out Norwood Arena and Local Development Issues-October 24, 1968

Meeting with local officials and legislative candidates, the District 9 Betterment Association explored phasing out the Norwood Arena, curbing noise, and managing town airport and zoning growth.

October 27, 1965October 26, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, Sports, This Day In Norwood History

Little League Sports Night Draws 1000-October 27, 1965

Drawing 1,000 players and parents, Norwood Little League's annual Sports Night featured Kansas City A's pitcher Skip Lockwood as guest speaker and distributed 350 trophies.

October 27, 1965October 26, 2026 georgenhs Seniors, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Housing Authority Proposes $1 Million, 75-Unit Elderly Housing Facility on Prospect Street-October 27, 1965

Executive Secretary Lawrence O’Brien unveiled plans for a $1 million, 75-unit senior housing development on Prospect Street opposite the Oldham School to meet growing demand.

August 26, 1965August 25, 2026 georgenhs Infrastrcture, This Day In Norwood History

Selectmen Call for Up-to-Date Delinquent Debt Listing-August 26, 1965

Norwood selectmen called for updated listings of delinquent town service accounts and authorized Dr. Norton Fishman to construct an access road along George Willett Parkway at his own expense.

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