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Tag: Norwood Town Manager

February 25, 2023June 4, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

In Memoriam-John J. Carroll

Norwood General Manager John J. Carroll (photo: Boston Globe) John J. Carroll 1928-2023 Born to Irish immigrant parents in Boston, John J. Carroll graduated with a civil engineering degree from … Continue reading In Memoriam-John J. Carroll

July 7, 1986July 19, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, Social Groups, This Day In Norwood History

Francis W. Smith, Former Town Manager and Selectman, Passes Away-July 7, 1986

Francis W. Smith died Friday at Norwood Hospital after a brief illness. He was a former town manager and selectman with a long career in industrial engineering.

October 18, 1979October 17, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Manager

The Town Manager and the Social Security District Manager-October 18, 1979

Residents walking through Norwood frequently stop in their tracks when they run into James J. Kelly, offering cheerful greetings of, "Hi John, how's things going?" It is rarely a matter … Continue reading The Town Manager and the Social Security District Manager-October 18, 1979

June 27, 1977July 9, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, Social Groups, This Day In Norwood History

In Memoriam – Walter Blasenak

Former Norwood Town Manager, Dead At 71 Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the United Church of Norwood for Walter A. Blasenak, who was Norwood town … Continue reading In Memoriam – Walter Blasenak

September 2, 1938September 1, 2026 georgenhs 1938 Recall, This Day In Norwood History

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

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