David W. Wall announces his candidacy for his late father Joseph W. Wall's seat on the Board of Selectmen in the Oct. 24 special election.
Town Manager John P. Mogan Resigns Abruptly During Special Town Meeting-August 29, 1978
Town Manager John P. Mogan stuns a special town meeting by announcing his resignation, citing policy differences with the Board of Selectmen after six years in office.
Selectmen Consider Town Square Curfew and Crackdown on South Norwood Bar Violations-September 15, 1976
Norwood selectmen weigh a town square curfew and increased police enforcement around South Norwood bars following widespread complaints of vandalism and drinking violations.
Selectmen Dismiss Meter Tampering Charges Against Norwood Taxi, Inc.-August 30, 1975
At a hearing yesterday, the Board of Selectmen officially dismissed meter tampering charges brought earlier in the week against Norwood Taxi, Inc. by Town Sealer of Weights and Measures Frederick … Continue reading Selectmen Dismiss Meter Tampering Charges Against Norwood Taxi, Inc.-August 30, 1975
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.⠀
Youth Commission Seeks Meeting To Discuss Disputed Appointment-July 10, 1975
The Norwood Youth Commission convened on Tuesday to address a growing procedural controversy surrounding the filling of a vacancy on their board. The commission ultimately determined that the most prudent … Continue reading Youth Commission Seeks Meeting To Discuss Disputed Appointment-July 10, 1975
Eleven Norwood Policemen Honored for Capture of Needham National Bank Robbers-September 18, 1974
Eleven Norwood police officers receive town commendations and heroism medals for capturing two armed suspects following a shootout during the Sept. 6 Needham National Bank robbery.
Board Acts on South Norwood Bar Conditions and School Opening Schedule-August 28, 1974
Norwood selectmen respond to resident complaints by boosting police oversight for South Norwood bars, announcing 1974 school schedules, and celebrating a successful muscular dystrophy skate-a-thon.
Proposed Land Swap Between Norwood Civic Center and Hospital Expansion Site Generates Mixed Reactions-August 17, 1974
Candidate Francis J. Keady proposed trading the Norwood Civic Center for the hospital's 24-acre Walpole expansion site, drawing skepticism from town manager John P. Mogan and selectman Joseph W. Wall.
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.