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Tag: William C. Phipps

November 3, 1981November 1, 2026 georgenhs Local Business History, This Day In Norwood History

Polaroid Explores Route 1A Access Road to Facilitate Major Norwood Plant Expansion-November 3, 1981

Responding to neighborhood traffic protests, Polaroid is studying a Route 1A access artery to clear the path for manufacturing expansions that could increase local employment to 5,000.

Yellow tow truck from Don & Wally's Towing towing an orange car at night in rain
July 11, 1979July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Selectmen Postpone Decision on Norwood Police Towing Contract-July 11, 1979

Towing Controversy Continues On July 11, 1979, the ongoing controversy regarding police department towing contracts returned to the forefront of local governance as Norwood selectmen held a public hearing regarding … Continue reading Selectmen Postpone Decision on Norwood Police Towing Contract-July 11, 1979

Stacks of papers titled 'School Budget Proposal Allocations' and 'Norwood Finance Committee Agenda Fiscal Year Report' on a wooden desk
July 14, 1978July 19, 2026 georgenhs Uncategorized

FinCom Not Appeased by $255,000 School Cut-July 14, 1978

Stacks of school budget and finance committee reports on a desk with coffee stains The town of Norwood was abuzz with controversy in the summer of 1978 as the finance … Continue reading FinCom Not Appeased by $255,000 School Cut-July 14, 1978

November 2, 1977October 31, 2026 georgenhs Local Business History, This Day In Norwood History

Polaroid Studies Route 1A Access Road to Resolve Expansion and Traffic Concerns-November 2, 1977

Responding to resident protests over Nahatan Street traffic, Polaroid is studying a Route 1A access artery to clear the way for plant expansions that could grow employment to 5,000.

October 27, 1976October 26, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Town Counsel Clarifies Legal Path for Norwood Hospital Purchase of Civic Center Property-October 27, 1976

Town Counsel Justin C. Barton confirmed no legal barrier prevents selling the Civic Center to Norwood Hospital, resolving questions over veterans' fund memorial trusts.

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

June 21, 1974July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Petition Expected For Recall Of Norwood FinCom Member-June 21, 1974

Colleagues blast an absent official as a rubber stamp while residents prepare a charter ouster petition.

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