Town Manager John P. Mogan stuns a special town meeting by announcing his resignation, citing policy differences with the Board of Selectmen after six years in office.
Retiring Norwood Town Manager John P. Mogan Tight-Lipped Regarding Resignation-August 30, 1976
Maintaining a gentlemanly decorum in the wake of his unexpected resignation announcement, 55-year-old Town Manager John P. Mogan is declining to cite specific grievances behind his departure. "The decision is … Continue reading Retiring Norwood Town Manager John P. Mogan Tight-Lipped Regarding Resignation-August 30, 1976
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.
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
George Thomas Appointed as Norwood’s New Veterans Agent-August 30, 1972
Ending months of vacancy and community pressure, the Board of Selectmen officially appointed George Thomas—head of the municipal employees association—as Norwood’s new full-time Veterans Agent last night. Acting upon the … Continue reading George Thomas Appointed as Norwood’s New Veterans Agent-August 30, 1972