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Tag: General Manager

February 25, 2023June 4, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

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

February 21, 2015July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

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

September 16, 1994September 15, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History, Town Manager

Former Norwood General Manager John P. Mogan Passes Away at 72-September 16, 1994

John P. Mogan, Norwood's dedicated general manager from 1972 to 1979 who famously helped secure an $8 million Boston Edison settlement for the town, dies at 72.

June 24, 1964July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Nichols Street Reconstruction Set-June 24, 1964

Selectmen debate whether to delay the vital thoroughfare repairs until full county and state funds are secured or use town monies to complete the work.

November 24, 1960October 30, 2026 georgenhs Automile, This Day In Norwood History

Ofgant Jackson Adds Studebaker in Norwood-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-November 24, 1960

February 22, 1959July 19, 2026 georgenhs 2022 Top 20, Automile, Local Business History, This Day In Norwood History

Boch Rambler’s Policy: Your Price Is Our Price-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-February 22, 1959

February 16, 1958July 19, 2026 georgenhs Automile, Local Business History, This Day In Norwood History

Boch Business A Family Affair-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-February 16, 1958

George T Lee Cockpit
October 7, 1954September 25, 2026 georgenhs Uncategorized, United States Air Force, United States Army Air Corps, WWII

Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-October 7, 1954

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

February 2, 1950July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Dodge Route Van Delivered For New Parcel Post Route-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-February 2, 1950

January 27, 1949June 4, 2026 georgenhs Town Government, Uncategorized

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

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