Norman Good Young (April 16, 1894 – October 24, 1984) was an American civil engineer who served as borough manager of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, and Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, and Town Manager of Saugus, Massachusetts.
Norman G. Young | |
|---|---|
| Town Manager of Saugus, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1950–1952 | |
| Preceded by | James Shurtleff |
| Succeeded by | Walter E. Lawrence |
| Borough Manager of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1930–1950 | |
| Borough Manager of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1922–1928 | |
| Succeeded by | Position eliminated |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 16, 1894 Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania |
| Died | October 24, 1984 (aged 90) Nokomis, Florida |
| Resting place | Presbyterian Cemetery, Hollidaysburg |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Civil Engineer |
Early life
editYoung was born on April 16, 1894, in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, to Michael A. and Anna M. (Good) Young.[1] He graduated from Phillips Andover Academy and the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1922).[2]
Career
editYoung was named borough manager of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania in 1922.[3] On January 3, 1928, he was relieved of his duties after the borough council, in an effort to cut costs, voted to eliminate the position.[4] In 1929 he was hired to work for the engineering department of DuPont.[5] From 1930 to 1950 he was borough manager of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. In 1950 he was appointed town manager of Saugus, Massachusetts. He was recommended for the position by Cambridge, Massachusetts City Manager John B. Atkinson.[6] On January 30, 1952, Young resigned his position effect March 1 to become city engineer of Chester, Pennsylvania. At $9,000 a year, he was Chester's highest paid employee at the time of his hiring.[3] He remained in this position until his retirement in 1967.[1]
Later life and death
editAfter his retirement, Young settled in Nokomis, Florida. He died on October 24, 1984, after a long illness.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Death Record: Norman Good Young". Altoona Mirror. October 25, 1984. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
- ^ "Pennsylvania Man Selected to Manage Saugus for 5 Years". Boston Daily Globe. April 9, 1950.
- ^ a b "Saugus Manager Quits to Take Job in Pennsylvania". Boston Daily Globe. January 31, 1952.
- ^ "Borough Manager is too Expensive". The Pittsburgh Press. January 4, 1928. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
- ^ "News of Interest from Suburban and Surrounding Towns". Altoona Mirror. April 6, 1929. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
- ^ "Saugus Defers Appropriation for Town Manager". The Boston Globe. April 11, 1950.