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

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.

Average Water and Sewer Bill in Norwood to Increase by Three Dollars Monthly-August 12, 1993

Norwood water and sewer bills will rise 8.8 percent, adding $3 monthly to average bills due to Boston Harbor cleanup costs and lower consumption.

Selectmen Approve Three New Firefighters and Overtime Increase-August 11, 1993

Following sweeping early retirements across town departments, Fire Chief William Sullivan received unanimous approval from selectmen to hire three new firefighters and increase the department's overtime account.

Low Voter Turnout Falls Short of Quorum, Allowing Town Worker Pay Raises to Stand-August 14, 1990

Failing to meet the 20 percent voter turnout quorum required for a referendum, Norwood's special election left a 6 percent pay raise for municipal workers intact.