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.
State DPW Commissioner John J. Carroll Expected to Be Offered Norwood Town Manager Post-September 27, 1978
Norwood selectmen prepare to interview State DPW Commissioner John J. Carroll for the vacant town manager post following the departure of John P. Mogan.
Norwood to Hold First Town-Wide Arts Exhibition on the Common-September 11, 1978
The Norwood Women’s Community Committee and Norwood Art Association organize Norwood’s first community art exhibition on the town common for September 23.
Selectmen Consider Town Square Curfew and Crackdown on South Norwood Bar Violations-September 15, 1976
Norwood selectmen weigh a town square curfew and increased police enforcement around South Norwood bars following widespread complaints of vandalism and drinking violations.
Board Acts on South Norwood Bar Conditions and School Opening Schedule-August 28, 1974
Norwood selectmen respond to resident complaints by boosting police oversight for South Norwood bars, announcing 1974 school schedules, and celebrating a successful muscular dystrophy skate-a-thon.
Delayed Computer Billing Receipts Spark Optimistic Tax Forecasts-June 18, 1974
Selectmen and assessors leverage delayed electric receipts and cherry sheet funds to keep tax rates at 39.
Selectmen Move to Quell Bar Disturbances and Address Comprehensive Town Business at Fall Meeting-September 26, 1973
Norwood selectmen invoke new ABCC powers to crack down on late-night bar brawls, reject a University Avenue golf range proposal, and review airport master plan findings.
Ellis Pond Planning Committee Established-July 11, 1973
On July 11, 1973, the Norwood Board of Selectmen authorized the formation of a special committee to develop a multiphased action plan for the acquisition and development of Ellis Pond. … Continue reading Ellis Pond Planning Committee Established-July 11, 1973
Norwood Engineer John P. Mogan Appointed Walpole Town Administrator-September 8, 1967
Lifelong Norwood resident, engineer, and former finance committee chairman John P. Mogan is unanimously appointed town administrator of Walpole at a salary of $11,490.