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 Appointed Norwood Town Manager-November 1, 1978
Leaving the outgoing Dukakis administration, State DPW Commissioner John J. Carroll was appointed Norwood's new town manager by a 4-1 vote of the Board of Selectmen.
Retiring Norwood Town Manager John P. Mogan Honored at Town Hall Reception-October 28, 1978
Surrounded by colleagues and town officials, retiring Norwood Town Manager John P. Mogan was honored at a Town Hall farewell reception after stepping down from his post.
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.
Developer of Danvers Liberty Tree Mall Proposes 25-Acre Shopping Center at Route 1 and Union Street-October 25, 1977
State Properties of New England is negotiating to purchase a 25-acre parcel at Route 1 and Union Street to build a 200,000-square-foot shopping center similar to the Walpole Mall.
South Norwood Residents Express Frustration Over Proposed Central Business District Study-October 24, 1977
South Norwood residents and town meeting members alleged municipal neglect after officials proposed a $12,000 central business district study that excludes the southern neighborhood.
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.
Selectmen Consider Central Data Processing Center and Municipal Computer Purchase-October 30, 1975
Proposing a $100,000 mini-computer system to replace outside billing contractors, light department officials and selectmen discussed creating a centralized town-wide data processing center.
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.