From amphibious aircraft and surprise parties to typhoid scares and watermelon wisdom, August 17 offers a vivid cross-section of Norwood’s civic, social, and quirky moments.
Meet The Nitros-Snuffy Bowles-This Day In Norwood History-August 17, 1962
This Day In Norwood History-August 16, 1962-Meet The Nitros-Snuffy Bowles
Surprise Party In Woods Surprised By Norwood Police-This Day In Norwood History-August 17, 1961
Norwood police surprised a surprise party being held In the woods in the rear of the Endean Playground on Saturday night. And when the commotion had died down, eight Norwood … Continue reading Surprise Party In Woods Surprised By Norwood…
Roundup of The Class of 1961-This Day In Norwood History-August 17, 1961
This Day In Norwood History-August 17, 1961-Roundup of The Class of 1961
Sansone Brothers Run Business In Triplicate-This Day In Norwood History-August 17, 1947
This Day In Norwood History-August 16, 1947-Sansone Brothers Run Business In Triplicate
Wiggins Airways Gets First Republic Seabee Amphibian-This Day In Norwood History-August 17, 1946
FARMINGDALE. L.I., N.Y, Aug 14 — W. C. “Wes” Holmes, chief pilot and assistant sales manager for E. W. Wiggins Airways, Inc., of Norwood. Mass., today took delivery from Republic … Continue reading Wiggins Airways Gets First Republic Seabee Amphibian-This…
Mother-Daughter Duo Opens Accessible Rental-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 2025
This mother-daughter duo runs a joyful, disability-friendly short-term rentalTravel presented challenges for those with disabilities, especially when searching for accommodations that met their needs.Mother and daughter Dara and Paige Adams … Continue reading Mother-Daughter Duo Opens Accessible Rental-This Day In…
In Memory of Timothy J. McDonough (February 21, 1965 – March 12, 2026)
A Life of Service, Community, and Unwavering Norwood Pride On March 12, 2026, the Town of Norwood lost one of its most dedicated public servants and most beloved neighbors with … Continue reading In Memory of Timothy J. McDonough (February…
Day Street
Day Street is one of Norwood’s richest historic corridors, home to some of the town’s most architecturally significant and culturally meaningful properties. Each house tells a different chapter of Norwood’s … Continue reading Day Street
Norwood Mourns Skating Club Members-This Day in Norwood History–January 29, 2025
Norwood Mourns Skating Club Members Lost in Washington, D.C. Mid‑Air Collision January 29 now carries a solemn weight in Norwood’s civic memory. On this day in 2025, a mid‑air collision … Continue reading Norwood Mourns Skating Club Members-This Day in…
2025 This Day In Norwood History: Industry & Workplaces Wrapped
A year of factories, shop floors, printing presses, ice cream plants, car lots, tanneries, department stores, and every workplace that helped build Norwood’s identity. Norwood’s history has always been written … Continue reading 2025 This Day In Norwood History: Industry…