Did you know that backyard yard sales were technically illegal in Norwood under a strict reading of 1970s zoning laws? To resolve a wave of neighbor complaints about perpetual weekend flea markets, town officials stepped in to draft a new permit system. Discover how close Norwood came to capping your summer garage sale finds.
FinCom Summons James Capaldo in Garbage Contract Investigation-This Day In Norwood History-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
Gridlock Over $6-Million Junior High Rebuilding Plan and Norwood Arena Noise-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1971
A dual crisis hits Norwood in 1971 as a $6-million junior high deficit triggers political warfare and state experts condemn racetrack noise.
Junior High Alternate Estimates Sought-This Day In Norwood History-June 25, 1971
A sharp debate divides Town Manager Walter Blasenak and finance officials over mounting unappropriated architectural fees for Boston design firms.
Meeting Ignores School Pleas, Cuts Budget By $126,558-This Day In Norwood History-June 15, 1971
A fierce debate over encumbered funds and municipal parity dominates a marathon Norwood Town Meeting session over the town budget.
Board Agrees on Postponement of School Renovation Article-This Day In Norwood History-June 8, 1971
A multi-million dollar architectural estimate nearly doubles expected costs for the burned-out Junior High South, prompting town leaders to delay action.
School Committee Decisions on Budgets, Dress Codes, and Regional Programs-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1970
From student dress code victories to union wage matching, a busy school board session redefines Norwood education.
Saraca Defends School Salary Request-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1969
A contentious public hearing surfaces underlying frustrations over closed-door collective bargaining laws.
Norwood Voters To Consider Lighting Funds-This Day In Norwood History-June 26, 1968
The Finance Commission backs the utility expansion alongside a $163,000 sewer construction article, while the town master plan is deferred.
Norwood Planners To Postpone Article On Master Plan-This Day In Norwood History-June 25, 1968
Planners vote unanimously to defy a Finance Commission veto, taking an eight-thousand-dollar intersection study request straight to town meeting.