Pictured: "SPEAKS FOR ITSELF—Nichols street awaits completion of heavy construction work in Westover before the Town will resurface. The auto at the center is parked on the median strip. Although it is an accepted Town Way, Norwood has posted Nichols street...." (McLean)
Town Meeting Votes Warrant In 7 Minutes-This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1961
This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1961-Town Meeting Votes Warrant In 7 Minutes
Norwood Tax Rate Down $1 to $63-May 11, 1961
For the first time in nine years, Norwood’s tax rate has decreased. James T. Flaherty of the Board of Assessors announced the new rate at $63 per $1,000 of valuation, … Continue reading Norwood Tax Rate Down $1 to $63-May 11, 1961
Nicholas Abdallah, “Mayor of South Norwood”, Dies in Norwood-May 3, 1961
In this staged 1942 photograph, Nicholas Abdallah, proprietor of South End Hardware, moves his team and wagon along Washington Street, past his own storefront and that of the Press Café. … Continue reading Nicholas Abdallah, “Mayor of South Norwood”, Dies in Norwood-May 3, 1961
Home Rule vs. The State House-May 1, 1961
The Battle Over Norwood’s Blue Line Salaries The core principle of home rule—the right of a municipality to govern itself without state interference—is not just an abstract concept; it is … Continue reading Home Rule vs. The State House-May 1, 1961
Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial For the first time since the establishment of the Servicemens’ Fund Committee here fifteen years ago, total agreement on the disposition of the $90,000 … Continue reading Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
15 Candidates To Face League Of Women Voters-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS—The Norwood League of Women Voten held a board meeting at the home of Mrs. George B. Johnson, 77 Deerfield road, and made fine plans for Candidates' … Continue reading 15 Candidates To Face League Of Women Voters-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
Petition For Swimming Pool At Fr McAleer’s- March 13, 1959
Last Minute Effort May Get Approval For some 18 years there has been talk of a swimming pool at Fr. McAleer Playground, but for one reason or another it never … Continue reading Petition For Swimming Pool At Fr McAleer’s- March 13, 1959
Residents Ask For Swimming Pool at Fr. McAleer Playground-March 13, 1959
A dozen residents appeared before the Selectmen Tuesday evening and may have set the machinery in motion which will produce the end result of one swimming pool at the Fr. … Continue reading Residents Ask For Swimming Pool at Fr. McAleer Playground-March 13, 1959
Dedication Ceremony Frederick A. Cleveland Elementary School-This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1959
DEDICATION - Frederick A. Cleveland School Korslund, LeNormand & Quann, Inc. — Architects Poorvu Construction Co., Inc., Wellesley Hills — General Contractor Dr. Frederick A. Cleveland, (1865 - 1945) for … Continue reading Dedication Ceremony Frederick A. Cleveland Elementary School-This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1959