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Tight-Fisted Town Meeting Holds Firm On School Department Budget Cuts-This Day In Norwood History-June 22, 1978

A deadlocked floor fight over a massive school funding reduction brings threats of lawsuits, board recalls, and a complete municipal showdown.

Stack of official confidential documents marked approved with signatures and a fountain pen on wooden table
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Norwood Man Files For Official’s Recall-This Day In Norwood History-June 24, 1974

FinCom colleague Allan D. Howard backs the petition movement as signature gatherers prepare to mobilize under strict town charter deadlines.

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Norwood FinCom’s Elias Refuses To Resign Amid Recall Threats-This Day In Norwood History-June 22, 1974

| A political standoff gridlocks the Finance Commission as a newly elected official breaks rank and drops out of municipal sessions