This Day in Norwood History-On August 11

Introduction to the Norwood Historical Society’s Fred Holland Day House

Below you will find links to all our posts about the demolition at Norwood Hospital. Do you have photos or videos of the demolition work at Norwood Hospital you would … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Demolition

Following a request by resident Joseph Fitzgerald and support from the MBTA, Norwood selectmen unanimously voted to allow teenagers to play weekend roller hockey in the lighted parking lot behind Norwood Depot.

A 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue driven by retired firefighter James F. Maroney jumped the Washington Street curb, damaging Garber Travel, Hill Jewelers, and the Cheerio of Norwood gift shop.

Following sweeping early retirements across town departments, Fire Chief William Sullivan received unanimous approval from selectmen to hire three new firefighters and increase the department’s overtime account.

Improving to 30-1 with an 11-0 shutout over West Boylston and an 8-2 victory over Spindle City at Sargent Field, the Norwood American Legion baseball team stands just one win away from an unprecedented second consecutive state title.

Junior High North Principal James R. Savage was named one of three finalists for Norwood superintendent of schools, alongside Arlington assistant superintendent William J. Birmingham and Rhode Island administrator Nora M. Walker.

Surrounded by family and friends, the Norwood Hospital Stroke Club celebrated its second annual clambake in Sharon, highlighting community support, rehabilitation milestones, and the upcoming opening of a new hospital stroke unit.

With negotiations progressing smoothly, CATV Advisory Chairman Edward F. McKenna announced that Adams-Russell Co. is on schedule to bring a 52-channel cable television system to Norwood by the spring of 1982.

Joined by Governor Edward J. King, Factory Mutual Engineering executives broke ground on a $7 million conference, training center, and five-story private hotel on Route 1.

Finance Commission Chairman William F. Collins announced plans to support restoring $363,000 to the school budget, sparking sharp internal disagreement from commissioners Allan D. Howard and William C. Phipps.

Anxious to fix traffic hazards at Walpole and Wilson streets, Norwood Plaza tenants offered to install traffic signals at their own expense, winning approval from town selectmen.

Following a mortgage default by Norwood Arena, Inc., developer James H. Shane purchased the 72.5-acre Route 1 landmark for $395,751 at a public auction initiated by Baybank Norfolk County Trust Company.

Prompted by committeeman Joseph M. Pentowski, the Norwood School Committee agreed to review four student injury insurance claims totaling at least $3,000, including dental and surgical expenses stemming from school athletic and playground accidents.

The permanent building committee unanimously voted to relocate and lengthen two softball fields at Endean Park to accommodate the new Junior High South project.⠀

More than 100 state troopers, Lieutenant Governor Donald R. Dwight, and law enforcement delegations from across New England gathered at St. Catherine of Siena Church for the funeral of 25-year-old Trooper Robert J. MacDougall.

Following a $1.04 million contract award and emergency state borrowing approval, Rocheford Construction Co. broke ground on the 16-classroom George F. Willett Elementary School.

The State Department of Public Health backed Norwood Health Director Bartley J. King in organizing talks with Bird & Son and Hollingsworth & Vose to curb industrial paper pulp waste polluting the Neponset River.

This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965-National Roller Champs

This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965-Undefeated All-Stars

This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965-Five Norwood Boys Enlist In Army For Three Years

This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965-Space Age Display Tour In Visit At Nortronics

The Minuteman 400 sports-men-modified stock car race scheduled for Labor Day evening at Norwood Arena is developing into a challenge race between Norwood regulars and Metropolitan New York and New … Continue reading Labor Day Stockcar Racing Planned-August 11, 1961

This Day In Norwood History-August 1, 1961-Editorial: Parking Options

This Day In Norwood History-August 10, 1961-George Willett Celebrates 91st Birthday

This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1955-Norwoodites in British West Indies

NEW ROAD INTO DUMP Workmen are shown building a new road Info the Norwood dump off Winter Street which will facilitate the entrance of trucks Into the dumping area. A … Continue reading New Road to Norwood Dump-August 11, 1955

This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1955-Splashing Around

Charles Sulkala, 12, of 3 West Border Road, a Boy Scout of Troop No. 43 at the United Church, holds a jar In which he collected $14.05 for the March … Continue reading Raises Money For March of Dimes-August 11,…

These news items were the talk of the town on August 11, 1955

This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1949-War Memorial To Be Dedicated At South Norwood

In an attempt to convince the Douglas Shoe Company of Brockton to relocate to Norwood, General Manager Edward C Monahan pens a letter listing Norwood’s greatest attributes.

⚙️ Essential Industry and Wage Wins: Norwood’s Workforce in 1943 In 1943, Norwood’s factories weren’t just humming—they were vital. As World War II intensified, local industries pivoted to meet national … Continue reading Essential Industry and Wage Wins: Norwood’s Workforce…

This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1939-Personality Portraits-Willett Pond

This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1939-State Department Report Maintains Willett Pond Bathing Satisfactory

HOST TO LINDBERGHS LOVER OF OUTDOORSAmbassador Forbes, Norwood Man, Is Polo Player —On Ocean Trip Ran Mile Around Deck Nightly WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (A. P.)~ When Col Charles A. Lindbergh … Continue reading W. Cameron Forbes Hosts World Famous Aviator…

These news items were the talk of the town on August 11, 1894

These news items were the talk of the town on August 11, 1888 TOWN MEETING. At the Town Meeting to be held in Village Hall this evening, the citizens of … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The…