Discover the 1980 efforts by town leadership to acquire the Norwood Armory from the state, following legislative changes and the recent Civic Center location shift.
Californian Thomas J. Barry Appointed Norwood Fire Chief to Restore Department Harmony-November 2, 1978
Ending months of administrative friction, selectmen unanimously appointed El Cerrito fire chief Thomas J. Barry Jr. as Norwood's new fire chief.
Norwood Selectmen Uphold Fire Department Staffing Levels Amid Labor Disputes-July 12, 1978
Fire Department Manning Shifts and Physical Exam Standoff (Photo credit: Lieutenant Mike Chisholm, Norwood Fire Department, Norwood Firefighters Local 1631, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) On July 12, 1978, … Continue reading Norwood Selectmen Uphold Fire Department Staffing Levels Amid Labor Disputes-July 12, 1978
Town Meeting Slashes General School Budget But Restores Athletic and Band Funding-June 21, 1978
A historic five-session town meeting sparks fierce debates over elementary school closings and safety gear lines.
Cadillac Dealer Carl Johnson Honored At Regional Testimonial-June 16, 1978
From founding the Norwood Airport to developing the Route 1 Automile, a local titan receives state and corporate honors.
Board of Selectmen Denies Texaco Gas Station Permit at Nahatan Street and Broadway-October 30, 1963
Citing traffic hazards and esthetic concerns, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-1 to deny Texaco's permit for a gas station at Nahatan Street and Broadway, while firefighters pressed for a 48-hour work week.
Norwood Celebrates Independence Day With Massive Parade-July 4, 1963
PRIZES GALORE for winners of Norwood’s best-decorated tricycle contest were, from left to right, Andy Curran and Mike Notarangelo, who won first and second place respectively. On the evening of … Continue reading Norwood Celebrates Independence Day With Massive Parade-July 4, 1963