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

Norwood Is the Best Electrically Equipped Town In Massachusetts-This Day In Norwood History-December 11, 1925

NORWOOD LEADS THE STATE NORWOOD, Dec 11β€”According to figures of the Society for Electrical Research, Norwood Is the leading electrically equipped town in Massachusetts. Norwood has now almost 99 percent … Continue reading Norwood Is the Best Electrically Equipped Town In Massachusetts-This Day In Norwood History-December 11, 1925

First Election Under New Town Manager Government-This Day In Norwood History-January 18, 1915

NORWOOD CASTS ITS BIGGEST VOTE All β€˜'Charter Committee” Candidates Elected. Appropriations Put Over to Adjourned Town Meeting Feb 25. NORWOOD, Jan 18 β€” The first town election under the new … Continue reading First Election Under New Town Manager Government-This Day In Norwood History-January 18, 1915

Norwood Will Change To Town Manager Government-This Day in Norwood History-October 11, 1914

Norwood Will Change To Town Manager Government-This Day in Norwood History-October 11, 1914

Norwood To Have Town Manager-This Day in Norwood History-October 6, 1914

NORWOOD. Maas., Oct. 7. The business of this town will be conducted hereafter by a general manager, the citizens having voted last night for a change in the plan of government. Under the pew plan, five selectmen will be elected, and they will choose a manager whose duties will include supervision of the poor, highway, water, sewer, park, and street departments.

Norwood Voters To Vote on Proposed Change To Town Manager Government-This Day in Norwood History-September 26, 1914

Norwood Voters To Vote on Proposed Change To Town Manager Government-This Day in Norwood History- September 26, 1914

Norwood Voters To Vote on Proposed Change To Town Manager Government-This Day in Norwood History- September 26, 1914

NORWOOD VOTERS TO MEET OCT 6 Will Act on Proposed Change in Government. β€” Appointment of Town Manager by the Selectmen Important Feature. NORWOOD, Sept 26β€”The voters of the town … Continue reading Norwood Voters To Vote on Proposed Change To Town Manager Government-This Day in Norwood History- September 26, 1914

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 β€” At a special town meeting last evening in Everett … Continue reading Town Manager Proposed For Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 16, 1914

James E Pendergast Appointed Bookkeeper and Accountant-This Day In Norwood History-January 15, 1911

PENDERGAST APPOINTED.Norwood Selectmen Unanimously Choose Him for Town Bookkeeper and Accountant. JAMES E. PENDERGAST. NORWOOD, Jan 15 β€” The selectmen of Norwood unanimously elected James E. Pendergast as town bookkeeper … Continue reading James E Pendergast Appointed Bookkeeper and Accountant-This Day In Norwood History-January 15, 1911