Former two-term selectman William F. Butters enters the Oct. 24 special election race, campaigning on a fiscal conservatism platform inspired by Proposition 13.
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.
Norwood Politics, School Battles & Election Recounts-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1978
A 1978 political firestorm hits Norwood as a tight selectman recount unseals ballots, school budgets trigger a massive lawsuit, and an assessor candidate alleges age bias.
TSgt. O’Leary Honored with Street Corner Memorial After 32 Years-September 12, 1977
Norwood dedicates the intersection of Dean and Pleasant Streets to World War II airman T. Sgt. James T. O'Leary, fulfilling a 32-year wish for his 82-year-old mother, Mary F. O'Leary.
Norwood Hospital Weighs Civic Center Expansion, Light Meter Tampering Under Investigation, MDC Wastewater Plant Sites Debated-September 17, 1976
Norwood Hospital trustees prepare for an October 27 decision on acquiring the Civic Center site for expansion, while town officials investigate light meter tampering and review MDC wastewater plant sites.
St. Timothy’s Church Moves to Curb Property Trespassing-July 8, 1976
Discover how the Norwood parish addressed a recurring nuisance on their Willett Pond property in 1976, balancing the need for community security with a desire to keep the shoreline accessible.
Selectmen Reaffirm Objections to MBTA Plan, Address Local Zoning, Public Works, and Community Affairs-September 17, 1975
Norwood selectmen oppose the MBTA's Midlands Branch acquisition, address zoning appeals for trucking and ice cream shops, and honor former airport commissioners.
Fate of South Norwood’s Dealers’ Cafe Rests on Upcoming Hearing-August 21, 1975
With the Dealers' Cafe closed since winter, the state ABCC will review its license status while Norwood Selectman William F. Butters pushes to transfer the permit to Route 1.
Norwood Hospital Proposes Purchasing Civic Center as Expansion Alternative, Other Selectmen’s Notes-August 6, 1975
Facing severe space constraints and rising relocation estimates to Walpole, Norwood Hospital officials proposed acquiring the Civic Center as a viable local expansion alternative during a selectmen's meeting.⠀
Norwood Selectmen Break Policy to Address Police Hiring Crisis-July 9, 1975
Discover the 1975 municipal crisis that led Norwood to reevaluate its restrictive police hiring policies and the ongoing efforts to improve public safety on the "automobile row" of Route 1.