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
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
Selectman George C. O’Brien Sworn In-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948
256 SELECTMAN O’BRIEN SWORN IN — At the meeting of the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night, the newly elected member, George C. O'Brien, was sworn in by Town Clerk … Continue reading Selectman George C. O’Brien Sworn In-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948
New Town Official, Walter Blasenak-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1940
Walter A. Blasenak, newly appointed Norwood town clerk and accountant, at his desk following his induction into office on Monday of this week. Mr. Blasenak is the subject of this … Continue reading New Town Official, Walter Blasenak-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1940
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
Recall Clause Used in Norwood Political Feud-This Day in Norwood History-August 19, 1938
C. A. Riley Seeks Removal of Selectman Mutch The local political feud raging in this town today saw the recall clause of the town charter set in motion for the … Continue reading Recall Clause Used in Norwood Political Feud-This Day in Norwood History-August 19, 1938
Dog To Guide Student At Harvard Law School-This Day in Norwood History- August 7, 1929
This Day in Norwood History- August 7, 1929-Dog To Guide Student At Harvard Law School
Dog To Guide Student At Harvard Law School-This Day in Norwood History-August 6, 1929
Gretel Will Be Inseparable Companion of Norwood Young Man, Jerome A. Pendergast JEROME PENDERGAST AND HIS DOG, GRETEL By ERNEST A. L. HILL Gretel will soon take up legal residence … Continue reading Dog To Guide Student At Harvard Law School-This Day in Norwood History-August 6, 1929
Two Doctors Admit Guilt- Failed To Report Influenza Cases-This Day In Norwood History-December 30, 1918
Two Doctors Admit Guilt- Failed To Report Influenza Cases Another Cleared by Court DEDHAM, Dec 30— Dr. Clement Hollowell and Dr. Richard E. Winslow, both of Norwood, were arraigned in … Continue reading Two Doctors Admit Guilt- Failed To Report Influenza Cases-This Day In Norwood History-December 30, 1918
Patrick J. Pendergast of Norwood Combines Poetry and Plumbing-This Day In Norwood History-February 9, 1918
Proves That They Can Exist Together— Worked 40 Years in a Foundry, Now a Gardener— His Book Reaches Seventh Edition A life spent working in an iron foundry, spraying trees, … Continue reading Patrick J. Pendergast of Norwood Combines Poetry and Plumbing-This Day In Norwood History-February 9, 1918