James Pendergast

1877-1940 James Edward Pendergast was born on November 22, 1877 in West Dedham (now Westwood), before moving to Norwood at a young age. His father Patrick J. Pendergast was an … Continue reading James Pendergast

Walter Blasenak, Foremer Norwood Town Manager, Dead At 71-This Day In Norwood History-June 27, 1977

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the United Church of Norwood for Walter A. Blasenak, who was Norwood town manager for more than 14 years, from … Continue reading Walter Blasenak, Foremer Norwood Town Manager, Dead At 71-This Day In Norwood History-June 27, 1977

Petition Filed Against Norwood Selectmen-This Day in Norwood History-September 2, 1938

Town Manager William C. Kendrick A recall petition filed this morning with Town Clerk James E. Pendergast seeks to have a special town election early in October to vote on … Continue reading Petition Filed Against Norwood Selectmen-This Day in Norwood History-September 2, 1938

Town Manager Proposed For Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 16, 1914

FOR A TOWN MANAGER Administrative Head For Norwood Proposed. Legislature to Be Asked For Town Government Changes. Jan 16, 1914 — At a special town meeting last evening in Everett … Continue reading Town Manager Proposed For Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 16, 1914