Two groups debating school budget with signs reading Teachers & Students (YES!) and Taxpayers & Fiscal Responsibility (NO!)

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.

Opening Salvos Fired in School Budget Battle-This Day In Norwood History-June 15, 1978

A $126,000 budget variance, classroom ratio disputes, and proposals to redistribute students stir debate at Norwood Town Meeting.