town charter – Norwood Historical Society

June 26, 1974July 19, 2026 georgenhs Infrastrcture, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

FinCom Summons James Capaldo in Garbage Contract Investigation-June 26, 1974

A heated public trust battle deepens in Norwood as a plumbing inspector refuses to testify, forcing watchdogs to deploy full town charter powers. Categories: Town Government, Municipal Finance

June 24, 1974July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Norwood Man Files For Official’s Recall-June 24, 1974

FinCom colleague Allan D. Howard backs the petition movement as signature gatherers prepare to mobilize under strict town charter deadlines.

June 22, 1974July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Norwood FinCom’s Elias Refuses To Resign Amid Recall Threats-June 22, 1974

| A political standoff gridlocks the Finance Commission as a newly elected official breaks rank and drops out of municipal sessions

October 5, 1968September 27, 2026 georgenhs Biography, Politics, This Day In Norwood History

A Profile of Longtime Norwood Selectman John A. “Alec” Abdallah-October 5, 1968

A profile of longtime Norwood Selectman John A. "Alec" Abdallah, exploring his family roots, political philosophy, and dedication to the town he calls the crown jewel.

June 20, 1968July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Mrs. Berkowitz Charges Board With Illegal Private Sessions-June 20, 1968

A high-stakes clash erupts as a new school official challenges automatic closed-door executive agendas.