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
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
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.
Norwood Lions Club Playground Fund Nears $20,000 Goal Following $5,000 Bank of Boston Donation-August 7, 1989
Boosted by a $5,000 donation from the Bank of Boston, the Norwood Lions Club's fundraising campaign for a new Bond Street toddler playground reached within $55 of its $20,000 goal.
Selectmen Schedule Special Town Meeting as Municipal Insurance Costs Surge-August 7, 1986
Faced with soaring nationwide insurance rates that pushed municipal premiums up 43 percent to $215,000, Norwood selectmen scheduled a September 22 special town meeting to approve an extra $45,000 in funding.