In Memoriam-John J. Carroll

Norwood General Manager John J. Carroll (photo: Boston Globe) John J. Carroll 1928-2023 Born to Irish immigrant parents in Boston, John J. Carroll graduated with a civil engineering degree from … Continue reading In Memoriam-John J. Carroll

Selectmen Approve Plans For Construction Of Honor Roll-This Day In Norwood History-November 27, 1942

Sanction Honor Roll For Local Service Men Cost Of Board Estimated To Be Approximately $1300 The Norwood Roll of Honor as it looked on Norwood Town Common in 1943. Norwood's … Continue reading Selectmen Approve Plans For Construction Of Honor Roll-This Day In Norwood History-November 27, 1942

At 87, John Carroll remains an incredible public servant-This Day in Norwood History-February 21, 2015

John Carroll, shown during an MWRA board meeting, is "the quintessential public servant - the antithesis of the no-show hack." says Robert Thornton. Norwood's former town clerk and accountant. SUZANNE … Continue reading At 87, John Carroll remains an incredible public servant-This Day in Norwood History-February 21, 2015

Ofgant Jackson Adds Studebaker in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 24, 1960

Ofgant Jackson, famed throughout New England for its record sales and outstanding customer service, cordially invites the public to view the complete 1961 Studebaker line of passenger cars and trucks … Continue reading Ofgant Jackson Adds Studebaker in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 24, 1960

Boch Rambler’s Policy: Your Price Is Our Price-This Day In Norwood History-February 22, 1959

Norwood Dealer Eyes New U.S. Sales Record ERNEST BOCH - General Manager BOCH RAMBLER From a humble beginning in 1938 as a repair shop, Boch Rambler in Norwood has grown … Continue reading Boch Rambler’s Policy: Your Price Is Our Price-This Day In Norwood History-February 22, 1959

Boch Business A Family Affair-This Day In Norwood History-February 16, 1958

ERNEST BOCH Vice President BOCH RAMBLER CO. Boch Rambler of Norwood, on Route 1 four miles south of Route 128, will have a full line of Rambler cars on display … Continue reading Boch Business A Family Affair-This Day In Norwood History-February 16, 1958

Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1954

Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1954

Dodge Route Van Delivered For New Parcel Post Route-This Day In Norwood History-February 2, 1950

The new Dodge Route-Van delivered yesterday to Thomas O'Day, 278 Railroad Avenue, Norwood, by Daniel J. Sweeney, Sales Manager for Knox-Smith, Inc., Dodge-Plymouth Dealer, is being contracted by the Post … Continue reading Dodge Route Van Delivered For New Parcel Post Route-This Day In Norwood History-February 2, 1950

Ask Study Of Connecting Highway In South Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1949

Town Meeting Article To Request Committee Be Named By Moderator One possible route a connecting highway from Walpole Street to Route 1 through South Norwood would have taken. The construction … Continue reading Ask Study Of Connecting Highway In South Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1949

Start Enforcing One Way Ruling on Central, Cottage Streets-This Day in Norwood History-January 12 1948

The new traffic regulation making Central street one-way southerly from Cottage street to Day street will be enforced starting January 12th, it was announced yesterday by Police, Chief Thomas C. … Continue reading Start Enforcing One Way Ruling on Central, Cottage Streets-This Day in Norwood History-January 12 1948