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Norwood library says passport, notary services bring in steady revenue and community ties
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Town of Norwood library staff told trustees that passport acceptance and notary services generate roughly $20,000 a year in net revenue and that demand for notary signatures is rising; trustees discussed sharing state Department training materials to help other libraries become passport sites.
Town of Norwood library staff reported on Nov. 2025 that the library’s passport acceptance and notary services are both a community service and a modest revenue source. "Last year, we were able to bring in $20,000 for the library, from passport acceptance fees alone," said Casey Kennedy, an administrative assistant who manages passport and notary scheduling. Kennedy told trustees the passport team operates five days and four evenings per…
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