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Tag: James J. Drummey

June 11, 1994July 19, 2026 georgenhs Arts and Culture, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Comprehensive Guide Opens a Window Into Norwood-June 11, 1994

A volunteer‑driven project unveils a comprehensive guide designed to help residents—especially newcomers—navigate Norwood’s history and civic life.

August 8, 1992August 22, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History

Daniel E. Callahan Jr., 82, Former Selectman and Longtime Norwood Merchant-August 8, 1992

Daniel E. Callahan Jr., 82, a lifelong Norwood resident, former town selectman, and staple of the local business community who operated Callahan's Furniture for half a century, passed away Thursday at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

September 6, 1984September 4, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Departments

Dispute Over Tax Records Ends Amicably-September 6, 1984

Former town official Thomas DiFrancia receives requested airport tax assessment records from Town Counsel Justin C. Barton during a selectmen's meeting, ending a bitter access dispute.

August 10, 1983August 8, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Selectmen Vow to Fight Potential Closure of Masoneilan International Plants and Loss of 750 Local Jobs-August 10, 1983

Norwood selectmen vowed to meet with Masoneilan International officials to prevent the potential closure of Massachusetts plants in Norwood, Canton, and Avon, which employ 750 workers.

September 10, 1982September 8, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Meeting

Data Processing Budget Deficit and Special Town Meeting Headed to Norwood Warrant-September 10, 1980

Town Manager John J. Carroll reports a $54,700 data processing budget deficit, and assessors seek $16,000 for revaluation upkeep ahead of a planned special town meeting.

August 30, 1982August 31, 2026 georgenhs Infrastrcture, This Day In Norwood History

Ground Broken for University Avenue Industrial Road Extension-August 30, 1982

State and local officials break ground on a $1 million University Avenue extension project designed to unlock prime industrial development in Norwood.

October 2, 1981September 23, 2026 georgenhs Municipal Finance, This Day In Norwood History

Property Valuations Projected to Surge 240% Under Norwood Revaluation Program-October 2, 1981

Board of Assessors Chairman James J. Drummey warns Norwood special town meeting that property valuations will increase 240% under the new revaluation program.

Open ledger book titled 'Revaluation Ledger' with dated financial entries and a hand holding a pen
July 12, 1979July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Assessors Seek Funds for Mandatory Property Revaluation-July 12, 1979

Faced with noncompliance penalties, Norwood officials are moving to revalue properties to 100 percent of market value to maintain local fiscal control.

June 28, 1978July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

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.

August 13, 1976August 12, 2026 georgenhs Fun, Human Interest, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Beekeeper Howard C. Ayer Shares Two Decades of Expertise-August 13, 1976

Reflecting on 20 years of beekeeping at his Winslow Avenue home, Harvard electronics specialist Howard C. Ayer discussed the rewards of apiculture, honey production, and pollination alongside his wife Helen.

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