Mob hits, civic wins, murder mystery, new library, marshland battles & hometown heroes—Norwood never sleeps on August 18. 🕵️📚🎺
Local Boys Join Regular Army-This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1965
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
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
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
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
These news items were the talk of the town on August 18, 1955
Lithuanian Club Closed After Ceiling Collapses-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 1977
Three men narrowly escaped injury when the ceiling of the historic 75-year-old building crashed to the floor, forcing an immediate safety closure.
Norwood’s Resilience and Strong Comeback Bring Victory Over Westwood in Zone 6A American Legion Baseball-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 1989
In a testament to their resilience and determination, Pete Wall’s Norwood team scores seven runs in the fourth inning to take a 10-3 victory over Westwood.
Norwood’s Second Annual “Tiot” Relay Race Raises Funds for Youth Recreation-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 1976
Sponsored by the Ponderosa Lounge, the successful community fundraiser combined athletic competition with a picnic to benefit local recreational projects.
Milton Developer Plans Indoor Ice Rink for Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 1972
The proposed 240-by-100-foot steel arena aims to serve youth hockey teams and the public, with an anticipated opening in November 1972.
Talk Of The Town-July 6, 1889
A chaotic post‑Fourth week in Norwood brings a 19‑7 ball‑field thrashing, runaway horse disasters, and a ban on foot‑powered sidewalk speedsters.
Lithuanian Club Closed After Ceiling Collapses-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 1977
Three men narrowly escaped injury when the ceiling of the historic 75-year-old building crashed to the floor, forcing an immediate safety closure.
Norwood’s Resilience and Strong Comeback Bring Victory Over Westwood in Zone 6A American Legion Baseball-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 1989
In a testament to their resilience and determination, Pete Wall’s Norwood team scores seven runs in the fourth inning to take a 10-3 victory over Westwood.
Norwood’s Second Annual “Tiot” Relay Race Raises Funds for Youth Recreation-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 1976
Sponsored by the Ponderosa Lounge, the successful community fundraiser combined athletic competition with a picnic to benefit local recreational projects.
Milton Developer Plans Indoor Ice Rink for Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 1972
The proposed 240-by-100-foot steel arena aims to serve youth hockey teams and the public, with an anticipated opening in November 1972.
Talk Of The Town-July 6, 1889
A chaotic post‑Fourth week in Norwood brings a 19‑7 ball‑field thrashing, runaway horse disasters, and a ban on foot‑powered sidewalk speedsters.
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