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Selectmen Order Removal of Underground Gas Tanks at Fire-Damaged Station-August 28, 1984

Norwood selectmen order the property owner to remove underground fuel tanks from the fire-destroyed South Norwood Exxon station on Washington Street.

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Star Market Withdraws Storage Permit Request Following Major Cardboard Warehouse Fire-July 29, 1981

Following a massive fire that took firefighters over 12 hours to extinguish, Star Market withdrew its permit request to store recycled cardboard at University Avenue.

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Norwood Fire Chief Seeks Legislation to Create New Call Firefighter Force-July 29, 1981

Fire Chief Thomas J. Barry Jr. asked state Rep. Gregory Sullivan to file legislation establishing a 12-to-15 member call firefighter force in Norwood.

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Special Town Meeting Votes to Bypass Civil Service for Call Firefighters and School Staff-June 16, 1981

Fire Chief Barry calls the state Civil Service system chaotic during a high-stakes local governance debate.

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FinCom Keeps Tight Rein on Fire Department Vacation Budget-August 29, 1979

The FinCom restricts fire department vacation substitute funding, citing a lack of detailed scheduling and criticizing overtime costs and recent equipment failures.