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

georgenhs Aug 17, 1961 2 min read

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…


Norwood Baseball History

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

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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…

Top Posts-March 2026

Top Posts-March 2026

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In Memory of Timothy J. McDonough (February 21, 1965 – March 12, 2026)

In Memory of Timothy J. McDonough (February 21, 1965 – March 12, 2026)

georgenhs Mar 12, 2026 9 min read

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

georgenhs Feb 1, 2026 3 min read

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


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