The Star Market on Nahatan Street was closed this morning because of possible food contamination caused by smoke from an early morning fire in a storeroom. Town Health Inspector Phyllis … Continue reading Fire closes Norwood Star Market-May 28, 1985
Norwood Fire Chief Seeks Legislation to Create New Call Firefighter Force-July 29, 1981
Fire Chief Thomas J. Barry Jr. asked state Rep. Gregory Sullivan to file legislation establishing a 12-to-15 member call firefighter force in Norwood.
Special Town Meeting Votes to Bypass Civil Service for Call Firefighters and School Staff-June 16, 1981
Fire Chief Barry calls the state Civil Service system chaotic during a high-stakes local governance debate.
The Great 1981 Ambulance Fee Debate-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-June 1, 1981
Norwood Fire Chief Seeks Equal Commendations and Rewards-July 23, 1980
Request Follows Hazardous Chemical Leak On July 22, 1980, Norwood Fire Chief Thomas J. Barry addressed the Board of Selectmen to advocate for formal commendations and paid time off for … Continue reading Norwood Fire Chief Seeks Equal Commendations and Rewards-July 23, 1980
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.
FinCom Pressures Fire Chief Barry to Establish Vacation Leave Policy-August 22, 1979
Citing soaring overtime costs from the fire department's vacation-at-will practice, the Finance Commission rejected Chief Thomas J. Barry's $15,000 funding request and demanded a structured leave schedule.
Thomas J. Barry Jr. Formally Accepts Appointment as Norwood Fire Chief-November 3, 1978
Following a cordial meeting with union executives and touring the station, El Cerrito fire chief Thomas J. Barry Jr. has officially accepted Norwood's fire chief position.
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 Fire Department Mourns the Loss of Deputy Chief Michael G. Benedetti, 52, Following a Long Illness-August 22, 1978
Lifelong Norwood resident and Deputy Fire Chief Michael G. Benedetti has passed away at age 52 after a long illness, leaving behind a distinguished 24-year career of fearless public service.