Finance Commission Chairman William F. Collins announced plans to support restoring $363,000 to the school budget, sparking sharp internal disagreement from commissioners Allan D. Howard and William C. Phipps.
High-Stakes Overhaul for the Historical Village Inn-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1978
A 1978 town hall showdown unloads a $100,000 renovation plan for The Village Inn amidst a staggering $700,000 municipal energy deficit.
New Regional Title Reflects Chamber’s Growth; Shane Updates Dynamic Industrial Park Progress-June 7, 1978
Officially, the Norwood Chamber of Commerce now will be known as the Norwood Chamber of Commerce. Chamber President William C. Phipps made reference to the new name in remarks during … Continue reading New Regional Title Reflects Chamber’s Growth; Shane Updates Dynamic Industrial Park Progress-June 7, 1978
Political Rift Between Norwood Selectmen and Finance Commission-August 10, 1974
New FinCom members Allan D. Howard and William C. Phipps clashed with veteran selectman William F. Butters over budget cuts, a garbage contract probe, and a recall petition.
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
Selectmen Outraged by FinCom Veto of Youth Summer Job Program Funding-June 26, 1974
Runaway teenage unemployment sparks a fierce municipal funding war as watchdogs lock horns over emergency summer public works spending.