georgenhs Norwood Recreation, This Day In Norwood History

Great Debate Looms Over Civic Center Replacement at Aaron Guild School-June 16, 1981

FinCom blocks new appropriations while selectmen eye regional YMCA talks with Walpole.

georgenhs Talk of the Town, This Day In Norwood History

Talk Of The Town-May 27, 1981

Late May 1981 found Norwood in a familiar spring rhythm: budgets debated, neighborhoods speaking up for themselves, institutions adjusting to growth, and community groups preparing for summer traditions. The day’s … Continue reading Talk Of The Town-May 27, 1981

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.

georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Board of Selectmen, Municipal Finance

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.

georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Delayed Computer Billing Receipts Spark Optimistic Tax Forecasts-June 18, 1974

Selectmen and assessors leverage delayed electric receipts and cherry sheet funds to keep tax rates at 39.