Norwood Fire Chief Seeks Equal Commendations and Rewards-July 23, 1980

Request Follows Hazardous Chemical Leak On July 22, 1980, Norwood Fire Chief Thomas J. Barry addressed the Board of Selectmen to advocate for formal commendations and paid time off for … Continue reading Norwood Fire Chief Seeks Equal Commendations and Rewards-July 23, 1980

FinCom Pressures Fire Chief Barry to Establish Vacation Leave Policy-August 22, 1979

Citing soaring overtime costs from the fire department's vacation-at-will practice, the Finance Commission rejected Chief Thomas J. Barry's $15,000 funding request and demanded a structured leave schedule.