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
Selectmen Grant Cost-Of-Living Pay Raises For Non-Union Town Staff-June 24, 1983
Town Clerk Robert M. Thornton notes that independent municipal boards plan to implement the matching salary adjustments via a $1.1 million town meeting fund.
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
Norwood Man Files For Official’s Recall-June 24, 1974
FinCom colleague Allan D. Howard backs the petition movement as signature gatherers prepare to mobilize under strict town charter deadlines.
Petition Expected For Recall Of Norwood FinCom Member-June 21, 1974
Colleagues blast an absent official as a rubber stamp while residents prepare a charter ouster petition.
Fire Department Salary Parity Defeated-June 11, 1971
A 70-minute quorum delay sets the stage for a tumultuous night of budget slashing at the 1971 Norwood Town Meeting, leaving town leadership reeling and firefighters without wage parity
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