The January 1971 fire at Norwood's Junior High School was a major attraction. Hundreds of people braved freezing cold temperatures to stand in ankle-deep snow to watch the blaze, so … Continue reading Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 3
Fire Breaks Out At William Shyne Circle Elderly Housing Complex-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 2024
(photo: WHDH Boston) A fire significantly damaged part of an apartment complex at the Frank L. Walsh Housing Complex on William Shyne Circle late this morning, prompting a large emergency … Continue reading Fire Breaks Out At William Shyne Circle Elderly Housing Complex-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 2024
Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2023, Number 3
The January 1971 fire at Norwood's Junior High School was a major attraction, with hundreds of people braving freezing cold temperatures to stand in ankle-deep snow to watch the blaze, … Continue reading Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2023, Number 3
Fire on Central Street-This Day In Norwood History-August 3, 2022
jJust before 6:30 PM, Group 3 Firefighters responded to a call at 50 Central Street regarding smoke inside the Bubbles Up Laundrymat building. NC2 arrived on scene in under 2 … Continue reading Fire on Central Street-This Day In Norwood History-August 3, 2022
1940’s Downtown Norwood Fire Photo
This 1940's photo shows a fire at 656 Washington st. Businesses that are visible include Orent Bros Clothing store, currently Mizuya Japanese Restaurant Cummings Co, currently Limey's PubGearty's Shoes, currently … Continue reading 1940’s Downtown Norwood Fire Photo
Davis Avenue Warehouse Fire-This Day In Norwood History-June 16, 2016
An abandoned building on Davis Ave caught fire on this day in Norwood history in 2016. (Photo credit Officer Jurewich, Norwood Police Department)
Fire at Concannons Village-This Day In Norwood History-February 8, 2013
The following was submitted by Norwood Fire Department Spokesman George Morrice. The Norwood Fire Department responded to a reported building fire at Concannon's Village early Thursday afternoon. The call came … Continue reading Fire at Concannons Village-This Day In Norwood History-February 8, 2013
Fire closes Norwood Star Market-This Day In Norwood History-May 28, 1985
The Star Market on Nahatan Street was closed this morning because of possible food contamination caused by smoke from an early morning fire in a storeroom. Town Health Inspector Phyllis … Continue reading Fire closes Norwood Star Market-This Day In Norwood History-May 28, 1985
Selectmen Divert Fire Truck Funds to Pellana Road Sewer-This Day In Norwood History-June 8, 1978
Municipal leaders face a tough infrastructure trade-off, electing to delay vital fire engine upgrades to eliminate persistent raw sewage backups in home cellars.
Fire Chief’s Physical Fitness Program Sparks Union Friction-This Day In Norwood History-June 8, 1978
Labor tensions rise at the fire station as Union President Collins signals roll-call refusals against mandatory diagnostic health screenings.