In June 1981, Norwood officials crack down on incoming electronic amusement requests, fearing a "video fever" arcade atmosphere downtown.
Selectmen Vote Commendation for Patrolman William Travers-This Day In Norwood History-May 21, 1953
The Norwood Board of Selectmen voted this week to issue a formal letter of commendation to Patrolman William Travers of the Norwood Police Department, recognizing his exemplary performance at a … Continue reading Selectmen Vote Commendation for Patrolman William Travers-This Day In Norwood History-May 21, 1953
Selectmen Vote to Halt Traffic on Pleasant Place-This Day In Norwood History-May 21, 1953
In response to persistent complaints from residents, the Norwood Board of Selectmen voted Tuesday night to temporarily close Pleasant Place to traffic, particularly heavy trucks, until the street can be … Continue reading Selectmen Vote to Halt Traffic on Pleasant Place-This Day In Norwood History-May 21, 1953
Board Releases Report On Findings Of Hearing Of Manager Kendrick-This Day In Norwood History-December 9, 1938
Holman Signature Withheld From Addenda Statement Removal Process Is Dismissed By Selectmen’s Vote The Norwood Board of Selectmen have rendered their decision in the matter of the removal of General … Continue reading Board Releases Report On Findings Of Hearing Of Manager Kendrick-This Day In Norwood History-December 9, 1938
Should Norwood’s Town Charter Be Revised?-This Day In Norwood History-September 16, 1938
Norwood's Charter (Editorial) Are the recall provisions in Norwood’s Charter a relic of the horse and buggy days? Should the charter he revised to inform to Norwood’s present voting list? … Continue reading Should Norwood’s Town Charter Be Revised?-This Day In Norwood History-September 16, 1938
Manager Decision Delayed Following Proposal Made By Four Local Merchants-This Day In Norwood History-August 26, 1938
Selectman Mulch Agrees To Delay Action For Week Four Business Men Ask For Study Recognizing merit in a suggestion proffered by four local businessmen, John Welch, John Regan, Maurice Baker, … Continue reading Manager Decision Delayed Following Proposal Made By Four Local Merchants-This Day In Norwood History-August 26, 1938
Mutch States Ousting Will Be Made Next Week-This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1938
An intimation made last week by Selectman John Mutch that the General Manager William C. Kendrick might be ousted from his position was established as fact at this week’s meeting … Continue reading Mutch States Ousting Will Be Made Next Week-This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1938
Should Norwood Hire a School Superintendent?-This Day in Norwood History-June 7, 1890
June 8, 1890- The question of hiring a superintendent was raised at a lively town meeting. The following March, town meeting, empowered Mr. Maurice J. O’Brien , principal of the Everett School, to act in the capacity of Norwood's first superintendent of schools.