Democratic primary candidates for state representative John Rogers, John Lydon, and Helen Abdallah Donohue squared off at a Nahatan Village forum governed by new Norwood Housing Authority rules.
Mitch Pentowski Announces 1992 Republican Bid for Norwood House Seat-September 5, 1991
School Committee member and local insurance broker Joseph "Mitch" Pentowski announced yesterday that he will enter the 1992 Republican primary race for state representative, marking a shift from his lifelong … Continue reading Mitch Pentowski Announces 1992 Republican Bid for Norwood House Seat-September 5, 1991
Selectman Butters Defends Public Dispute with Town Manager and Police Chief as a Power Struggle-October 5, 1990
Norwood Selectman William Butters defends his clash with Town Manager John Carroll and Police Chief George DiBlasi as a struggle over administrative power.
State Senate Race Heats Up: Keating Demands Party Declaration from Independent Challenger Thomas Riolo-September 30, 1988
State Senator William Keating refuses to debate Norwood Selectman Thomas Riolo unless the independent Senate challenger declares a permanent political party affiliation.
Town Meeting Member Proposes Charter Amendment Requiring Incumbent Nominations-September 2, 1982
In an effort to foster greater accountability and civic engagement among local legislators, a Norwood town meeting member is spearheading a proposed amendment to the town charter. Thomas C. Coen … Continue reading Town Meeting Member Proposes Charter Amendment Requiring Incumbent Nominations-September 2, 1982
Voters Head to Polls Tomorrow in High-Stakes Referendum Over $2.2 Million Guild School Civic Center Conversion-September 14, 1981
Norwood voters prepare for tomorrow's high-stakes referendum on spending $2.2 million to convert the former Aaron Guild School into a municipal civic and recreation center.
Local Police Officer Slated as New Prospect for Norwood Police Chief After New York Captain Withraws-September 10, 1981
Town Manager John J. Carroll turns to a regional police officer as his new top prospect for Norwood police chief after housing hurdles and controversy derail Captain Arthur V. Deutsch.
Proposition 2 1/2 Debate at Town Hall Sparks Heated Clash Over Tax Reform-October 2, 1980
Francis "Chip" Faulkner and State Rep. Gerald Cohen clash in a heated debate at Norwood Town Hall over the tax-cutting ballot initiative Proposition 2 1/2.
Former Two-Term Selectman William F. Butters Announces Candidacy for Board of Selectmen under “Proposition 13” Fiscal Theme-September 14, 1978
Former two-term selectman William F. Butters enters the Oct. 24 special election race, campaigning on a fiscal conservatism platform inspired by Proposition 13.
Elderly Voters and Taxpayer Unrest Drive Historic School Committee Recall-September 8, 1978
A heavy turnout of elderly voters helps oust long-serving school committee member Henry W. Diggs and two colleagues in Norwood's first recall election in 40 years.