Fire Chief Barry calls the state Civil Service system chaotic during a high-stakes local governance debate.
The Great 1981 Ambulance Fee Debate-This Day In Norwood History-June 1, 1981
The End of the "Free Ride" In the spring of 1981, Massachusetts municipalities were collectively holding their breath. The landmark tax-limiting measure known as Proposition 2½ had just passed the … Continue reading The Great 1981 Ambulance Fee Debate-This Day In Norwood History-June 1, 1981
High-Stakes Chemical Scare on Pleasant Street-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1980
Firefighters race to Pleasant Street as a toxic chemical cloud escapes a rail tanker, igniting fears of a major regional disaster.
Fire Department Labor Dispute and Election Litigation-This Day In Norwood History-July 5, 1978
The summer of 1978 brought unrest to Norwood, characterized by a firefighter strike against mandatory health programs and a tense court challenge over local election results.
High-Stakes Overhaul for the Historical Village Inn-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1978
A 1978 town hall showdown unloads a $100,000 renovation plan for The Village Inn amidst a staggering $700,000 municipal energy deficit.
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.
Acting Fire Chief Warns Town Meeting of Impending Court Mandates Over Shift Understaffing-This Day In Norwood History-June 17, 1978
A contentious town meeting vote rejecting eight new firefighters setup a fiscal standoff at Town Hall.
Fire Contract Talks Stall; Mediator to Step In-This Day In Norwood History-May 27, 1978
History repeats itself at the negotiating table. Contract talks between town officials and the Norwood Firefighters Association officially ground to a halt in May 1978, reviving a familiar public-safety deadlock. Take a look back at the quiet high-stakes standoff that sent both sides back to a state mediator.
Fire Department Salary Parity Defeated-This Day In Norwood History-June 11, 1971
A 70-minute quorum delay sets the stage for a tumultuous night of budget slashing at the 1971 Norwood Town Meeting, leaving town leadership reeling and firefighters without wage parity
General-Alarm Fire Destroys Junior High School in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 23, 1971
NORWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL WAS DESTROYED BY A GENERAL ALARM FIRE LAST NIGHT (Bob Dean photo) A general-alarm fire swept through Norwood Junior High School last night, threatening to destroy … Continue reading General-Alarm Fire Destroys Junior High School in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 23, 1971