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Local Boys Join Regular Army-This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1965

Local Boys Join Regular Army-This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1965

georgenhs Aug 18, 1965 1 min read

Nine local boys are being sworn in at the Boston Army Base for a three-year hitch in the Regular Army by Captain Lawrence Welding on extreme right. From left to … Continue reading Local Boys Join Regular Army-This Day In…

Police Probing New Attempt On Life Of ‘Punchy’ McLaughlin-This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1965

Police Probing New Attempt On Life Of ‘Punchy’ McLaughlin-This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1965

georgenhs Aug 18, 1965 3 min read

This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1965-Police Probing New Attempt On Life Of ‘Punchy’ McLaughlin

“Behind-Scenes” Move Would Grab Neponset Marshes-This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1955

“Behind-Scenes” Move Would Grab Neponset Marshes-This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1955

georgenhs Aug 18, 1955 2 min read

  All of a sudden, a bill was dropped into the legislative hopper by Sen. John H. Parker (R) of Taunton seeking to direct the Metropolitan District Commission to sell … Continue reading “Behind-Scenes” Move Would Grab Neponset Marshes-This Day…

New England Civil Defense Champions-This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1955

New England Civil Defense Champions-This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1955

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This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1955-New England Civil Defense Champions The Norwood Auxiliary Police pistol team further distinguished Itself ….

This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-August 18, 1955

This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-August 18, 1955

georgenhs Aug 18, 1955 3 min read

These news items were the talk of the town on August 18, 1955

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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Top This Day in Norwood History Posts-April 2026 April brought a remarkable mix of Norwood stories to the forefront—historic milestones, neighborhood memories, architectural treasures, and snapshots of everyday life that … Continue reading Top Posts-April 2026

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…


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

georgenhs Jun 16, 2026 4 min read

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

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Top This Day in Norwood History Posts-May 2026 From Prohibition‑era liquor raids to championship seasons, neighborhood histories, and lives of service, May’s most‑read stories trace Norwood’s character across more than … Continue reading Top Posts-May 2026

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Top This Day in Norwood History Posts-April 2026 April brought a remarkable mix of Norwood stories to the forefront—historic milestones, neighborhood memories, architectural treasures, and snapshots of everyday life that … Continue reading Top Posts-April 2026

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…


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