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
Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue
Tremont Street On November 5, 1954, the partially nude body of fifteen-year-old Geraldine Annesse was found in the garage of #13 Tremont Street. She had been raped and strangled. Early … Continue reading Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue
November 27, 2011-Holiday Extravaganza Kicks Off Season
This November 27th, Norwood’s Recreation Department will be holding their annual Holiday Extravaganza on the Common Green, from 1:30-4:30, where the Hobday Tree will be christened with lights and an … Continue reading November 27, 2011-Holiday Extravaganza Kicks Off Season
Norwood Airport Struggles Under Post-9/11 FAA Security Rules-October 18, 2001
Economic Pinch at Norwood Airport-October 18, 2001 The Norwood Airport is facing a severe financial squeeze brought on by sweeping new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) security rules enacted in the … Continue reading Norwood Airport Struggles Under Post-9/11 FAA Security Rules-October 18, 2001
Flood Revives Push For New Police Station-August 9, 1998
Despite previous failures, new vote likely in Norwood Dean Raymond, identification specialist with the Norwood Police Department, looked over ruins of the station’s roil call room on June 14. About … Continue reading Flood Revives Push For New Police Station-August 9, 1998
Selectman Butters Defends Public Dispute with Town Manager and Police Chief as a Power Struggle-October 5, 1990
Norwood Selectman William Butters defends his clash with Town Manager John Carroll and Police Chief George DiBlasi as a struggle over administrative power.
Town Manager John Carroll Celebrates Quiet Father’s Day With 18 Children-June 17, 1985
Local Administrator Navigates Post-Fire Recovery And Realities Of Raising Eighteen Children Town Manager John Carroll spent a quiet Father’s Day yesterday going to church, eating breakfast with his wife, and … Continue reading Town Manager John Carroll Celebrates Quiet Father’s Day With 18 Children-June 17, 1985
Police Chief James F. Curran To Officially Retire Next Week-June 24, 1983
Incoming Chief Arthur V. Deutesh, a New York Police Captain, delays his arrival until August pending final transition talks with selectmen.
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.
Norwood‘s Bills Back Under Cover-June 24, 1981
Citing consumer privacy complaints and potential legal risks raised by Town Counsel Justin C. Barton, officials forfeit a $9,564 annual postcard efficiency savings.