During the grand opening of Factory Mutual's new Route 1 training facility, Governor Edward J. King signed an executive order to slash state economic regulations and red tape.
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
Town Manager John Carroll Retires After 39 Years-This Day in Norwood History-December 18, 2017
Norwood Town Manager John Carroll at his desk at Town Hall. On Monday, Tony Mazzucco replaced the outgoing John Carroll, who retired after 39 years on the job. Carroll, at … Continue reading Town Manager John Carroll Retires After 39 Years-This Day in Norwood History-December 18, 2017
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
Girl, 14, on Way to School is Killed by Car-September 11, 2004
A tragic morning accident claims the life of 14-year-old Norwood High freshman Allison White, plunging the school community and town into deep mourning.
John J. Cook, Founder and Longtime Editor of the Norwood Times, Passes Away at 76-October 22, 1998
John J. Cook, who founded the Norwood Times weekly newspaper 50 years ago and served as a tireless advocate for the community, has died at age 76 following complications from a brain tumor.
Flood Revives Push For New Police Station-August 9, 1998
Despite previous failures, new vote likely in Norwood Dean Raymond, identification specialist with the Norwood Police Department, looked over ruins of the station’s roil call room on June 14. About … Continue reading Flood Revives Push For New Police Station-August 9, 1998
Committee to Study New Police Station Amid Severe Flooding and Overcrowding-August 24, 1994
Following severe flooding at the Nahatan Street station, Norwood selectmen formed a committee to study building a new police headquarters, drawing sharp debate over costs and site options.
Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand Dedication Ceremony-October 2, 1993
Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand Dedication Ceremony-This Day In Norwood History-October 2, 1993
No Public Works Involvement in Gazebo Construction-August 25, 1993
Following complaints regarding municipal labor on the new town common gazebo, Town Manager John Carroll clarified that public workers were performing essential sidewalk and utility repairs.