Lifelong Norwood resident, engineer, and former finance committee chairman John P. Mogan is unanimously appointed town administrator of Walpole at a salary of $11,490.
High-Stakes County Seat Advancement-June 27, 1967
A historic appointment in Dedham shatters local political ceilings, placing a prominent Norwood veteran into county executive power.
Bill Would Create Registry Office In Norwood-July 8, 1966
Discover the 1966 legislative campaign to establish a Registry of Motor Vehicles office in Norwood, aiming to serve over 165,000 area residents.
Talk Of The Town-May 26, 1966
On May 25, 1966, Norwood officials announced that the town’s long‑planned Teenage Drop‑In Center—a supervised recreational space for local youth—was on track to open by early fall, following Town Meeting … Continue reading Talk Of The Town-May 26, 1966
Industrial Rail Spur Issue Unresolved-May 25, 1966
On May 25, 1966, the future of the Norwood Industrial Park hung in the balance as the Norwood and Westwood Boards of Selectmen met jointly to discuss a critical—and increasingly … Continue reading Industrial Rail Spur Issue Unresolved-May 25, 1966
Police Sergeant Exam Applicants: Norwood’s 1965 Civil Service Moment
👮 Police Sergeant Exam Applicants: Norwood’s 1965 Civil Service Moment 📝 The Announcement In August 1965, the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission informed Norwood’s Board of Selectmen that five local officers … Continue reading Police Sergeant Exam Applicants: Norwood’s 1965 Civil Service Moment
New Norwood Post Office Addition Reaches Halfway Mark-September 16, 1964
Construction reaches the halfway mark on the $600,000 Norwood Post Office addition, bringing expanded facilities, a 24-hour lobby, and the consolidation of South Norwood services.
Polaroid Officials Plan Multi-Million-Dollar Norwood Plant-September 1, 1965
This Day In Norwood History-September 1, 1965-Polaroid Officials Plan Multi-Million-Dollar Norwood Plant
Dean Emeritus Returns to Play Carillon Bells-August 26, 1964
Dr. Kamiel LeFevere returns to play Norwood's municipal carillon, commemorating the bells installed in 1928 through the generosity of philanthropist Walter Tilton.
Norwood Renews Search For High School Principal-June 25, 1964
Officials plan to evaluate past candidates and request recommendations from Boston area colleges while Vice Principal John Mombouquette prepares for interim leadership.