Failing to meet the 20 percent voter turnout quorum required for a referendum, Norwood's special election left a 6 percent pay raise for municipal workers intact.
Referendum Drive Seen Well Underway-June 23, 1981
A rapid grassroots signature campaign aims to stall a major town development project through a public ballot referendum.
The Great 1981 Ambulance Fee Debate-June 1, 1981
The End of the "Free Ride" In the spring of 1981, Massachusetts municipalities were collectively holding their breath. The landmark tax-limiting measure known as Proposition 2½ had just passed the … Continue reading The Great 1981 Ambulance Fee Debate-June 1, 1981
Special Town Meeting Restores $335,000 to School Budget-August 29, 1978
Heeding urgent warnings from school officials that classrooms could not open safely without the funds, a special town meeting last night voted by clear voice votes to restore $335,000 of … Continue reading Special Town Meeting Restores $335,000 to School Budget-August 29, 1978
School Board Recall Urged-July 8, 1978
Discover the 1978 budget battle in Norwood, where deep cuts to the school district’s $11.3 million budget led to a controversial recall effort and a lawsuit involving the Massachusetts Teachers Association.
South Norwood Merchants Form New Association-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1941
South Norwood Merchants Form New Association Pledged to work for the betterment of the community and the development of the trading center, the retail merchants of South Norwood have formed … Continue reading South Norwood Merchants Form New Association-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1941