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Tag: Joseph Adakonis

September 12, 1981September 10, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Meeting

Civic Conversion Advocates Step Up Campaign Ahead of Town-Wide Referendum-September 12, 1981

Proponents of converting the former Aaron Guild School into a new Civic Center launch an 8,000-leaflet door-to-door and phone campaign ahead of Tuesday's referendum.

September 12, 1979September 10, 2026 georgenhs Municipal Finance, This Day In Norwood History

Building Inspector’s Staffing Request Fails in 3–2 FinCom Vote-September 12, 1979

Norwood Finance Commission transfers $1,063 to the fire department vacation account after reviewing shift schedules submitted by Fire Chief Thomas J. Barry Jr.

Stacks of papers titled 'School Budget Proposal Allocations' and 'Norwood Finance Committee Agenda Fiscal Year Report' on a wooden desk
July 14, 1978July 19, 2026 georgenhs Uncategorized

FinCom Not Appeased by $255,000 School Cut-July 14, 1978

Stacks of school budget and finance committee reports on a desk with coffee stains The town of Norwood was abuzz with controversy in the summer of 1978 as the finance … Continue reading FinCom Not Appeased by $255,000 School Cut-July 14, 1978

August 26, 1976August 25, 2026 georgenhs Municipal Finance, This Day In Norwood History

School Committee and FinCom Clash Over School Bus Budget and Business Manager Practices-August 26, 1976

Tempers flared as the Norwood Finance Commission and School Committee locked horns over a bus transportation budget and criticism aimed at Business Manager Lawrence S. Canter.

Woman presenting budget report to town meeting in historic chamber
June 26, 1974July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Selectmen Outraged by FinCom Veto of Youth Summer Job Program Funding-June 26, 1974

Runaway teenage unemployment sparks a fierce municipal funding war as watchdogs lock horns over emergency summer public works spending.

February 15, 1962July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Mark 44th Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962

SIGNS PROCLAMATION — Town Manager Waiter Blasenak has signed a proclamation designating Friday, February 16, as Lithuanian Independence Day in Norwood. Present to witness the signing as members of the … Continue reading Mark 44th Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962

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