🗓️ From stock car thrills and retail expansion to trolley tragedy and baby pageantry, August 22 offers a vivid cross-section of Norwood’s evolving story.
Smoking At Norwood School Committee Meetings-This Day In Norwood History-August 22, 1980
A smoking truce by Norwood panel The four smokers of the seven-member Norwood School Committee have quietly cleared the air — at least until the next committee meeting — in … Continue reading Smoking At Norwood School Committee Meetings-This Day…
New Orent Brothers Store Opens In Norwood Center-This Day In Norwood History-August 22, 1963
This Day In Norwood History-August 22, 1963-New Orent Brothers Store Opens In Norwood Center
Baby Popularity Contest Winner-This Day In Norwood History-August 22, 1957
Joyce Ann Sheehan, daughter of Mr. and Mr». Frank Sheehan, I5 Bird Road, Norwood, was the recent winner of the Baby Popularity Contest, sponsored at the Norwood Stop & Shop. … Continue reading Baby Popularity Contest Winner-This Day In Norwood…
Norwood Stock Car Racing-This Day in Norwood History- August 22, 1949
This Day in Norwood History- August 22, 1949-Norwood Stock Car Racing
Norwood Stock Car Racing-This Day in Norwood History-August 22, 1949
By Joseph F. Dinneen August 22, 1949- IF YOU’VE EVER had the urge to put your foot down on the accelerator of your car and keep it there on a … Continue reading Norwood Stock Car Racing-This Day in Norwood…
Officers to Begin Patrols on Bicycles in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 3, 1993
A political turnaround and a tie-breaking vote officially put Norwood Police on wheels. Despite sharp skepticism from some town leaders who joked about “bicycles built for two,” Chief George DiBlasi’s innovative mountain bike patrol was approved to bring a fresh,…
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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
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The Naming of Norwood: A Story with More Questions Than Answers
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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