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
Former Norwood Resident Robert J. Carnes Appointed District Attorney for Berkshire County-August 9, 1990
Former Norwood resident Robert J. Carnes was appointed district attorney for Berkshire County by Governor Michael S. Dukakis, becoming the state's youngest DA.
Norwood Joins Lawsuit Against Governor Dukakis Over Withheld State Aid-August 29, 1989
Norwood joins Brookline and other suburbs suing Governor Michael S. Dukakis over withheld state aid, even as unexpected local revenues nearly cover the town's $1.1 million shortfall.
Security Grant For Elderly Housing Complex-July 10, 1979
On July 10, 1979, state Rep. Gregory Sullivan announced that an $85,000 grant had been secured to improve living conditions at an elderly housing complex located on Adams, Nahatan, and … Continue reading Security Grant For Elderly Housing Complex-July 10, 1979
Governor Dukakis to Honor Norwood High School Mustang Band for Fifth Consecutive State Title-October 24, 1978
Following their fifth consecutive state Class A marching band championship in Lowell, the 180-member Norwood High School Mustang Band will be honored by Gov. Michael S. Dukakis at the State House.
Governor’s Council Commutes Life Sentence of Peter W. Makarewicz-July 31, 1975
The Governor's Council voted 6-2 to commute the life sentence of Peter W. Makarewicz of Norwood, who was convicted in 1955 for the murder of Geraldine Annese.