A 1978 political firestorm hits Norwood as a tight selectman recount unseals ballots, school budgets trigger a massive lawsuit, and an assessor candidate alleges age bias.
Selectmen Divert Fire Truck Funds to Pellana Road Sewer-June 8, 1978
Municipal leaders face a tough infrastructure trade-off, electing to delay vital fire engine upgrades to eliminate persistent raw sewage backups in home cellars.
Retiring Norwood Town Manager John P. Mogan Tight-Lipped Regarding Resignation-August 30, 1976
Maintaining a gentlemanly decorum in the wake of his unexpected resignation announcement, 55-year-old Town Manager John P. Mogan is declining to cite specific grievances behind his departure. "The decision is … Continue reading Retiring Norwood Town Manager John P. Mogan Tight-Lipped Regarding Resignation-August 30, 1976
Hospital Study Committee Recommends Four Alternate Sites for Recreation Complex-August 17, 1976
If Norwood Hospital expands onto the Civic Center site, a study committee recommended four alternate locations for a new recreation complex, prioritizing an Olympic pool and comprehensive athletic facilities.
Norwood Selectmen to Appoint Successor to Late Library Trustee O. Hunt Bowman Following Legal Ruling-August 17, 1976
Acting town counsel Charles L. Donahue ruled that state law requires selectmen to appoint a successor to late library trustee O. Hunt Bowman rather than holding a special election.
Norwood Gets 3 Patrolmen On Transfers-June 23, 1976
Canton and Medfield officers return to their hometown to fill immediate vacancies on the Norwood police force.
Norwood Hospital Study Committee Begins Gathering Information on Civic Center Purchase Proposal-September 9, 1975
The Norwood Hospital Study Committee begins evaluating hospital proposals to purchase the Norwood Civic Center for expansion while exploring alternative recreation sites.
Norwood Hospital Proposes Purchasing Civic Center as Expansion Alternative, Other Selectmen’s Notes-August 6, 1975
Facing severe space constraints and rising relocation estimates to Walpole, Norwood Hospital officials proposed acquiring the Civic Center as a viable local expansion alternative during a selectmen's meeting.â €
Political Rift Between Norwood Selectmen and Finance Commission-August 10, 1974
New FinCom members Allan D. Howard and William C. Phipps clashed with veteran selectman William F. Butters over budget cuts, a garbage contract probe, and a recall petition.
Selectmen Authorize Water Main Connection and Space Transfers for Phased-Out Schools-June 26, 1974
Shaw Street Infrastructure Upgrades Approved While Winslow and Shattuck Buildings Repurposed for Town Services The Board of Selectmen enacted a series of municipal infrastructure and real estate management decisions during … Continue reading Selectmen Authorize Water Main Connection and Space Transfers for Phased-Out Schools-June 26, 1974