OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor
Norwood‘s Bills Back Under Cover-This Day In Norwood History-June 24, 1981
Citing consumer privacy complaints and potential legal risks raised by Town Counsel Justin C. Barton, officials forfeit a $9,564 annual postcard efficiency savings.
Selectmen Demand Good Faith Deposit for Winslow School Sale-This Day In Norwood History-June 13, 1981
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Young Voices Make Impact at Annual Town Meeting-This Day In Norwood History-June 13, 1981
A new generation makes its voice heard in Norwood as young town meeting members secure parade cash and challenge old conflict-of-interest norms.
Norwood Board of Selectmen Establishes New Policy on Loitering-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 1979
Aiming to reduce vandalism, Norwood officials implemented new after-hours regulations for parks and playgrounds to improve town security.
Norwood Politics, School Battles & Election Recounts-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1978
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.
Town Slashes $428,000 From School Budget-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1978
A historic fiscal battle forces severe cuts to teacher salaries and administrative lines despite board warnings.
Finance Commissioner Allan D. Howard Criticizes Selectman William F. Butters-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 1974
The public feud erupted over a $228,000 waste management contract, highlighting deep-seated political divisions within Norwood municipal government.
Master Allows Testimony In Norwood Arena Hearing-This Day In Norwood History-June 25, 1971
Abutters from Norton Drive and Deerfield Road testify that Saturday night stock car racing volumes make normal domestic conversation impossible.