Selectmen Approve Daily Use Fees for New Civic Recreation Center-July 11, 1984

Daily Fees Established for New Norwood Civic Recreation Center On July 11, 1984, the Norwood Board of Selectmen finalized the fee structure for the soon-to-open World War II Memorial Civic … Continue reading Selectmen Approve Daily Use Fees for New Civic Recreation Center-July 11, 1984

Football Field Lights Approved-August 26, 1981

Despite funding concerns and opposition from two selectmen, the board approved moving Civic Center lights to Murray Field for high school night football games, while also scheduling a September 28 town meeting for water main upgrades.

Codman Road Resident Complains of Persistent Underage Drinking and Parking Violations at Ellis Playground-July 29, 1981

Appearing before selectmen, Codman Road resident Joseph Thibault reported ongoing issues with underage drinking and parking violations near Ellis Playground.

Norwood Airport Commission and Pilots Clash Over Representation and Regulations-July 29, 1981

Tensions flared between local pilots and the Norwood Airport Commission over board representation, runway repairs, and airport parking regulations.

Norwood Selectmen Establish Chain of Command for New Police Chief-July 15, 1981

The meeting established that the new chief would report to Town Manager John J. Carroll to ensure independence from local political interference.

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Frank Rodak Manages Norwood’s Summer Animal Control Rush-July 10, 1981

On July 10, 1981, Norwood’s first full-time animal control officer, Frank Rodak, reported that the summer season significantly increased the demands of his position. ⠀ Rodak, a former house painter … Continue reading Frank Rodak Manages Norwood’s Summer Animal Control Rush-July 10, 1981

Construction trucks parked at night in a gravel lot next to a fenced house with lights on

Mother Wants Overnight Truck Parking Ban-July 8, 1981

Discover the 1981 effort to regulate commercial vehicle parking in Norwood, including the concerns of residents like Kathleen W. Mallet and the logistical challenges faced by local contractors.

A wooden gavel beside a padlock labeled 'SECURE' emitting digital circuit patterns

Norwood‘s Bills Back Under Cover-June 24, 1981

Citing consumer privacy complaints and potential legal risks raised by Town Counsel Justin C. Barton, officials forfeit a $9,564 annual postcard efficiency savings.

Group of people signing Norwood Cable TV contract in 1982

Norwood Awards CATV; Service In Year-June 24, 1981

Following a extensive year-long review by the CATV advisory panel, developers map out a 100-mile infrastructure network to deliver over 50 channels to local homes.

Police Overtime Pay Causes Flap-June 17, 1981

Selectmen Spar Over Fat Paychecks Following Around-The-Clock Housebreak Investigation One policeman got $536 in overtime pay last week. Another got $337. And two selectmen say that’s too much. "It’s not … Continue reading Police Overtime Pay Causes Flap-June 17, 1981