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

Meet The Nitros-Snuffy Bowles-This Day In Norwood History-August 17, 1962

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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

Surprise Party In Woods Surprised By Norwood Police-This Day In Norwood History-August 17, 1961

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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

Roundup of The Class of 1961-This Day In Norwood History-August 17, 1961

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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

Sansone Brothers Run Business In Triplicate-This Day In Norwood History-August 17, 1947

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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

Wiggins Airways Gets First Republic Seabee Amphibian-This Day In Norwood History-August 17, 1946

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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…


Thirteen Playground Programs Start Monday In Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 22, 1974

Thirteen Playground Programs Start Monday In Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 22, 1974

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A major municipal recreation push brings youth sports, gymnastics, and special community camp pilots to a dozen neighborhood sites.

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Norwood Baseball History

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The Naming of Norwood: A Story with More Questions Than Answers

The Naming of Norwood: A Story with More Questions Than Answers

georgenhs Apr 8, 2026 5 min read

Where did our wonderful town get its name? The question of how Norwood received its name has intrigued residents for more than 150 years. It is one of those local … Continue reading The Naming of Norwood: A Story with…


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