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Category: This Day In Norwood History

March 15, 2024July 19, 2026 georgenhs Accident, This Day In Norwood History

Crane Falls Onto Apartment Building-March 15, 2024

(Wcvb.com) In Norwood, Massachusetts, a crane collapsed onto an apartment building situated near Bahama Drive within the Nassau Gardens complex, close to Neponset St. by Route 1. Kavita Patel, who … Continue reading Crane Falls Onto Apartment Building-March 15, 2024

February 1, 2024February 10, 2025 Cashman Kerr Prince Black History, This Day In Norwood History

The Tanneyhill & Diggs Families of Norwood

Using photos donated or loaned to the Society’s Archives and published records, here is the storyof the Tanneyhill & Diggs families, prominent Black families both in Norwood and beyond.

January 10, 2024July 19, 2026 georgenhs Environment, This Day In Norwood History

Firefighters Rescue Driver From Tree After Escape From Flooded Car-January 10, 2024

"Screaming for Dear Life," Norwood Firefighters Save Driver Hanging from Tree After Escape from Flooded Car The roof of the car can barely be seen above the water on Upland … Continue reading Firefighters Rescue Driver From Tree After Escape From Flooded Car-January 10, 2024

November 1, 2023July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Town Meeting Votes to Replace Both Water Towers-November 1, 2023

(Photo: Town Meeting Information Session) Town Meeting members approced a major infrastructure project to replace its two aging water storage tanks, located between Highland Cemetery and Norwood High School. These … Continue reading Town Meeting Votes to Replace Both Water Towers-November 1, 2023

October 16, 2023July 22, 2024 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

This Day In Norwood History

September 28, 2023September 23, 2026 georgenhs Accident, This Day In Norwood History

Cement Truck Strikes Morse Street Bridge-September 28, 2023

A Tresca Brothers cement truck strikes the low-clearance Morse Street Bridge in Norwood, shifting the rail span five feet and resulting in a driver citation and road closure.

September 27, 2023September 17, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Sinkhole on Nahatan St-September 27, 2016

This Day In Norwood History-September 27, 2016-Sinkhole on Nahatan St

September 24, 2023September 17, 2026 georgenhs Health & Medicine, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Medical Center Sold for $23.5 Million-September 24, 2023

NKF Capital Markets brokered the $23.5 million sale of the 92,400-square-foot Norwood Medical Center at 825 Washington Street to Thor Equities on behalf of Grander Capital Partners.

September 6, 2023July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Collect For Jimmy Fund-September 6, 1956

Collect For Jimmy Fund-This Day In Norwood History-September 6, 1956

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July 30, 2023July 11, 2026 georgenhs Poll, This Day In Norwood History

Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of July 2023

Please take our poll to let us know what your favorite "This Day In Norwood History" article was during July 2023.

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