Norwood Historical Society: Lyman Waldo Bigelow & Sons

Press release from the Norwood Historical Society:

2021-05-26

Lyman was a member of the Universalist Church and was interested in the welfare of the congregation. He was a strong supporter of all movements tending to improve and help society, including the cause of temperance. Well respected thoroughly by his community, he was chosen as the first Treasurer of Norwood, a position which he held until his death on December 13, 1886. His time as treasurer was not without controversy, as he claimed that interest earned on town deposits were part of his salary. The Town sustained this practice by vote even though there was nothing in writing that supported his claim. This was discontinued when his successor C. E. Pond took office in March 1887.

This press release was produced by the Norwood Historical Society. The views expressed here are the author’s own.