📰 Norwood News of the Day – September 27, 1956 🗳️ Norwood Political News Selectmen reviewed proposals for traffic signal upgrades at Central and Washington Streets. Town Clerk announced extended … Continue reading 📰 Norwood News of the Day – September 27, 1956
Urge Town Meeting Members To Turn Down Street Issue-September 5, 1956
Tonight the Town Meeting Members will decide if at town expense we are to build a street through the middle of what is now private property to serve a new … Continue reading Urge Town Meeting Members To Turn Down Street Issue-September 5, 1956
Liquor License Okayed For Pharmacy Despite Protests-October 6, 1955
Members of the Norwood Beverage Dealers Association were on hand Tuesday night at the public hearing of Anthony Mickunas protesting the druggist’s application of a Class 1 all alcoholic license … Continue reading Liquor License Okayed For Pharmacy Despite Protests-October 6, 1955
Town Congratulated For Improvements At Dump-September 8, 1955
Town Congratulated For Improvements At Dump-This Day In Norwood History-September 8, 1955
New Owners May Develop Westover As Separate Entity-This Day in Norwood History-June 22, 1954
June 22, 1954-New Owners May Develop Westover As Separate Entity
Roger Walker, Norwood’s Blind Carillonneur-June 3, 1954
256 Roger “Zeke” Walker, Blind Carillonneur, Performs 19 Concerts a Year from the Locked Tower of Norwood Town Hall High above the bustle of Norwood Center, behind a locked door … Continue reading Roger Walker, Norwood’s Blind Carillonneur-June 3, 1954
Willett Outlines Major Housing Survey; Lifeguard Issue at Willett Pond Resolved-May 21, 1953
In a wide‑ranging presentation before the Norwood Board of Selectmen, civic leader George F. Willett unveiled plans for a professional survey of the Holmwood and Westover sections—an early step toward … Continue reading Willett Outlines Major Housing Survey; Lifeguard Issue at Willett Pond Resolved-May 21, 1953
Ellis “Dust Bowl” Termed Menace to Health-This Day in Norwood History-June 13, 1950
Homeowners near Ellis Gardens pressed town officials for action as dust storms worsened, prompting a Board of Health review.
John B. Kennedy Sworn In As Town Manager-This Day in Norwood History-June 1, 1950
June 1, 1950-John B. Kennedy Sworn In As Town Manager
1950’s Aerial Photo of Downtown Norwood Center
This 1950's aerial photo shows the downtown area of Norwood and includes the Norwood Town Common, Town Hall, The old Norwood Police and Fire Building (now the OCC), the Norwood … Continue reading 1950’s Aerial Photo of Downtown Norwood Center