georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

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.

georgenhs Fire Department, Schools, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Special Town Meeting Votes to Bypass Civil Service for Call Firefighters and School Staff-June 16, 1981

Fire Chief Barry calls the state Civil Service system chaotic during a high-stakes local governance debate.

georgenhs Civic Association, Infrastrcture, Recreation, This Day In Norwood History

Guild School Picked for Civic Center-July 8, 1980

Discover the 1980 decision that transformed the Aaron Guild School into a multi-purpose recreation hub, replacing the former Civic Center sold to Norwood Hospital.

georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Norwood School Committee

Elderly Voters and Taxpayer Unrest Drive Historic School Committee Recall-September 8, 1978

A heavy turnout of elderly voters helps oust long-serving school committee member Henry W. Diggs and two colleagues in Norwood's first recall election in 40 years.

georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Municipal Finance

FinCom Chairman William F. Collins Stirs Controversy with Shift on School Budget Restoration-August 11, 1978

Finance Commission Chairman William F. Collins announced plans to support restoring $363,000 to the school budget, sparking sharp internal disagreement from commissioners Allan D. Howard and William C. Phipps.