🕰️ Norwood moments through the decades: From Hurricane Diane’s 1955 deluge to thrilling stock car races and a dramatic fan injury at Norwood Arena. Students rallied for the Jimmy Fund, direct air mail launched, and Lewis’s Restaurant began. A chilling 1939 shooting shook the Forbes estate. Firefighting milestones marked 1905, and in 1894, Fred Holland Day honored Keats in England—Norwood’s legacy runs deep.
No Public Works Involvement in Gazebo Construction-August 25, 1993
Following complaints regarding municipal labor on the new town common gazebo, Town Manager John Carroll clarified that public workers were performing essential sidewalk and utility repairs.
Norwood American Legion Primes for Northeast Regional Opener-August 25, 1987
Riding a 36-5 record and a historic third straight state title, Norwood Post 70 faces Concord, N.H., in the opening round of the Northeast Regional tournament.
Norwood At Your Service-1983
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Norwood Prenatal Education Program to Reduce Unnecessary C-Sections-August 25, 1982
Operating from Phillips Ave., Jami Osborne leads a prenatal education program aimed at empowering expectant parents and reducing unnecessary Caesarean sections.
Route 1 Wildlife Sanctuary Established by Owner Andrew Simoni to Protect Local Fauna-August 25, 1975
For 15 years, property owner Andrew Simoni has maintained a private 32-acre wildlife sanctuary along Route 1 in Norwood to protect local animals from hunters.
School Committee Discloses Closed-Session Debate Over Elementary School Principalship Merger-August 25, 1967
School committee minutes revealed a shelved plan to merge Shattuck and Winslow schools
Homes, Headlines, and Heart: Norwood’s Story in 1965
📰 Norfolk County in 1965: A Portrait of Community, Resilience, and Everyday Life Commemorating the stories and spirit of our town through the lens of the Norfolk County Press, August … Continue reading Homes, Headlines, and Heart: Norwood’s Story in…
Hurricane Diane’s Visit Ten Years Ago Recalled-August 25, 1965
Ten years ago today all of greater Norwood home owners were mopping up from the record 12-inch rainfall left in the wake of hurricane Diane. The torrential rains dealt local … Continue reading Hurricane Diane’s Visit Ten Years Ago Recalled-August…
Norwood Arena Stock Car Racing Ad-August 25, 1956
This Day In Norwood History-August 25, 1956-Norwood Arena Stock Car Racing Ad
Norwood Police Officers Denied Permanent Status-August 25, 1955
Four temporary Norwood police officers seeking permanent intermittent status were denied by selectmen, despite advocacy from Selectman Harry B. Butters regarding civil service exam hurdles.
Norwood Welcomes New Residents Via Welcome Wagon-August 25, 1955
The Norwood Messenger welcomed numerous new families to town who were greeted in person by the official Welcome Wagon Hostess.
Norwood Young Republican Club Plans Celebrity Dinner-August 25, 1955
The Norwood Young Republican Club finalized plans for a September 28 celebrity dinner at Holman Hall featuring Lt. Gov. Sumner Whittier and regional political leaders.
Norwood Flood Photos-August 25, 1955
This Day In Norwood History-August 25, 1955-Norwood Flood Photos
Racing Fan Injured By Flying Wheel-August 25, 1955
A North Abington woman was injured late Saturday night when struck on the left shoulder by a flying wheel which came off a car in one of the Bomber races … Continue reading Racing Fan Injured By Flying Wheel-August 25,…
Shattuck School Jimmy Fund Boosters-August 25, 1955
This Day In Norwood History-August 25, 1955-Jimmy Fund Boosters
Callahan’s Furniture Ad-August 25, 1949
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Direct Air Mail Service To Start Here Next Month-August 25, 1949
This Day In Norwood History-August 25, 1949-Direct Air Mail Service To Start Here Next Month
Arthur G. Lewis To Build Restaurant In Town Square-This Day In Norwood History-August 25, 1939
This Day In Norwood History-August 25, 1939-Arthur G. Lewis To Build Restaurant In Town Square
Hooded Gunmen Fire Shots At Home of W Cameron Forbes-This Day in Norwood History-August 25, 1939
A hooded gunman broke into the home of W. Cameron Forbes, former ambassador to Japan, early today, fired at the caretaker with a double-barreled shotgun, frightened the caretaker’s wife and … Continue reading Hooded Gunmen Fire Shots At Home of…
Three Fires In Two Days-This Day In Norwood History-August 25, 1905
This Day In Norwood History-August 25, 1905-Three Fires In Two Days
Norwood Uses Sprinkler For First Time On Fire-This Day In Norwood History-August 25, 1905
NO HORSES HANDY. The disadvantages of relying upon outside sources for fire horses were clearly demonstrated at last Thursday’s fire. When the alarm from Box 28 rang in, the horses … Continue reading Norwood Uses Sprinkler For First Time On…
Fred Holland Day Presents A Monument To The Poet Keats-This Day In Norwood History-August 25, 1894
Fred Holland Day was an enthusiastic collector of the English poet John Keats. Day led the campaign which resulted in the first memorial to Keats being placed in Hampstead Church in 1894.
Top Posts From September (Part II)
In this final installment, we unveil the top 25 entries most enjoyed by readers: the anniversaries that stirred civic pride, revealed forgotten corners of our history, and honored the people who shaped Norwood’s character. Whether it’s a groundbreaking, a grand…
Top Posts From September (Part I)
in Part 1 of a two-part retrospective, we begin counting down the 50 most-read and most-loved entries this month- the stories that resonated most with our readers. These first 25 anniversaries stirred memories, honored legacies, and reminded us why Norwood’s…
Norwood Scrapbook-August 3
A comprehensive daily compilation of historical news from Norwood, Massachusetts on August 3. Featuring stories of town planning, public safety efforts, regional transportation, local achievements, and community concert traditions.
Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980
A zoning board hearing for the proposed $3 million Caldor shopping center on Route 1 was continued to August 19 as developers Bronson & Hutensky worked to finalize safe traffic access through Park Place Industrial Park.
In Memoriam: Walter J. “Wally” Hughes Jr. (1947 – July 25, 2026)
Opening Tribute The Norwood community joins the Hughes family in mourning the unexpected passing of Walter J. “Wally” Hughes Jr. on July 25, 2026, at the age of 79. For … Continue reading In Memoriam: Walter J. “Wally” Hughes Jr.…
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