Following disciplinary actions by former acting fire chief Robert T. Capeless Jr., retired firefighter Wallace Houghton won three state Civil Service appeals securing back pay and benefits.
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.