The Norwood 4th of July Committee has announced that they have received notice this week from the Secretary of State’s Office that their application for incorporation within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has been approved and accepted by the Department of Taxation and Corporations.
The July 4th Committee, realizing the enormity and variety of the activities planned for this day, feel that their incorporation will add to the complete success of the committee and celebration and is a step toward the perpetuation of this annual celebration.
The Committee which is made up of many of Norwood’s organizations and citizens has been hard at work for many months planning the biggest July 4th celebration ever held in Norwood.
(All articles were originally published in the Norwood Messenger unless otherwise noted)
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