Town Meeting Votes to Replace Both Water Towers-November 1, 2023

(Photo: Town Meeting Information Session) Town Meeting members approced a major infrastructure project to replace its two aging water storage tanks, located between Highland Cemetery and Norwood High School. These … Continue reading Town Meeting Votes to Replace Both Water Towers-November 1, 2023

In Memoriam-Gary M. Lee

A Life of Service and Faith On April 30, 2023, the town of Norwood, Massachusetts, suddenly lost a dedicated community leader, family man, and professional with the unexpected passing of … Continue reading In Memoriam-Gary M. Lee

Norwood Voters Approve Tax Increase To Build New Coakley Middle School-April 10, 2022

Rendering of the poposed Coakley Middle School (ai3architects) Norwood residents delivered a decisive vote, choosing to raise local taxes in order to fund a long‑awaited new middle school. The ballot … Continue reading Norwood Voters Approve Tax Increase To Build New Coakley Middle School-April 10, 2022

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Parade Committee Targets Self-Support-July 10, 1992

Even as the echoes of the Fourth of July parade faded, the organizing committee in Norwood wasted no time in looking toward the future. On July 10, 1992, â € it … Continue reading Parade Committee Targets Self-Support-July 10, 1992

Norwood Conservation Commission Approves Father McAleer Playground Soccer Fields-July 17, 1985

With $110,000 in Town Meeting funding secured, the Recreation Department plans to complete the project within a year while creating new wetlands.

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.

Referendum Drive Seen Well Underway-June 23, 1981

A rapid grassroots signature campaign aims to stall a major town development project through a public ballot referendum.

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.

Open ledger book titled 'Revaluation Ledger' with dated financial entries and a hand holding a pen

Norwood Assessors Seek Funds for Mandatory Property Revaluation-July 12, 1979

Faced with noncompliance penalties, Norwood officials are moving to revalue properties to 100 percent of market value to maintain local fiscal control.

School Board Recall Urged-July 8, 1978

Discover the 1978 budget battle in Norwood, where deep cuts to the school district’s $11.3 million budget led to a controversial recall effort and a lawsuit involving the Massachusetts Teachers Association.