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June 24, 1983July 19, 2026 georgenhs Board of Selectmen, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Selectmen Grant Cost-Of-Living Pay Raises For Non-Union Town Staff-June 24, 1983

Town Clerk Robert M. Thornton notes that independent municipal boards plan to implement the matching salary adjustments via a $1.1 million town meeting fund.

June 11, 1971July 19, 2026 georgenhs Fire Department, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Fire Department Salary Parity Defeated-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

May 1, 1961July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Home Rule vs. The State House-May 1, 1961

The Battle Over Norwood’s Blue Line Salaries The core principle of home rule—the right of a municipality to govern itself without state interference—is not just an abstract concept; it is … Continue reading Home Rule vs. The State House-May 1, 1961

August 25, 1955August 24, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Police Department, Uncategorized

Norwood Police Officers Denied Permanent Status-August 25, 1955

Four temporary Norwood police officers seeking permanent intermittent status were denied by selectmen, despite advocacy from Selectman Harry B. Butters regarding civil service exam hurdles.

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