A retail standoff over adult films brings First Amendment debates and divided reactions from local selectmen directly into Dedham District Court.
El Torito Legal Counsel Seeks Improved Relations with Norwood Selectmen-July 11, 1984
El Torito Restaurant and Norwood Selectmen On July 11, 1984, Attorney Mark Fitzsimmons of Weymouth appeared before the Norwood Board of Selectmen representing the El Torito restaurant on Route 1, … Continue reading El Torito Legal Counsel Seeks Improved Relations with Norwood Selectmen-July 11, 1984
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.
Jerome Glickman Explores Pyramids-June 24, 1981
Returning to his Albemarle Road home, the surgical illustrator shares telephoto architectural studies of the Gizeh Pyramids and insights on Egyptian life.
Civic Center Future Up For Vote-June 15, 1981
A high-stakes special town meeting agenda features a multi-million dollar Civic Center relocation choice and the $325,250 sale of Winslow School.
The Issue Of Video Licenses-June 9, 1981
In June 1981, Norwood officials crack down on incoming electronic amusement requests, fearing a "video fever" arcade atmosphere downtown.
Acting Fire Chief Warns Town Meeting of Impending Court Mandates Over Shift Understaffing-June 17, 1978
A contentious town meeting vote rejecting eight new firefighters setup a fiscal standoff at Town Hall.
Petition Expected For Recall Of Norwood FinCom Member-June 21, 1974
Colleagues blast an absent official as a rubber stamp while residents prepare a charter ouster petition.
Meeting Ignores School Pleas, Cuts Budget By $126,558-June 15, 1971
A fierce debate over encumbered funds and municipal parity dominates a marathon Norwood Town Meeting session over the town budget.
Old Fire Station Considered For Registry Office-June 23, 1970
Selectmen review conversion estimates to transform the historic Central and Nahatan street property into an RMV branch.