Norwood’s Civic Spirit and Community Pride (1898–1964) From military service to musical heritage, Norwood’s story is one of dedication and resilience. In 1898, local men joined the Spanish-American War, and by 1918, the town mourned its first WWI casualty. A 1921 prank involving fake detour signs brought laughter and fines, while 1938 saw merchants challenge town leadership. Former Fire Chief Boyden, at 94 in 1948, found joy in gardening. In 1949, Norwood celebrated young athletes’ undefeated season, added a safety fence to Hawes Pool, and saw Ambrose Kelly aim to install 500 TVs. The crowning civic tribute came in 1964 with the Walter F. Tilton Memorial Carillon, making Town Hall a rare musical landmark.
Local Carillon Installed As Town Hall Was Erected-This Day In Norwood History-August 26, 1964
On Friday evening, Dr. Kamiel LeFevere, Dean Emeritus in North America will play as guest carillonneur at the Norwood Municipal Building Tower. Dr. LeFevere dedicated the bells in November, 1928, … Continue reading Local Carillon Installed As Town Hall Was…
Fence Added To Hawes Pool-This Day In Norwood History-August 26, 1949
This Day In Norwood History-August 26, 1949-Fence Added To Hawes Pool
Ambrose Kelly Wants To Install 500 Television Sets By December 1-This Day In Norwood History-August 26, 1949
A phenomenal Television market is about to break wide open in the New England Area and Ambrose J Kelly, owner of Kelly’s Sales and Service Center, has announced that his … Continue reading Ambrose Kelly Wants To Install 500 Television…
Undefeated Playground Midget League Kings-This Day In Norwood History-August 26, 1949
This Day In Norwood History-August 26, 1949-Undefeated Playground Midget League Kings
Former Fire Chief, F. Fred Boyden, 94, Is a Garden Hobbyist-This Day In Norwood History-August 26, 1948
This Day In Norwood History-August 27, 1948-Former Fire Chief, 94, Garden Hobbyist
In Memory of Timothy J. McDonough (February 21, 1965 – March 12, 2026)
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 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
Norwood Mourns Skating Club Members-This Day in Norwood History–January 29, 2025
Norwood Mourns Skating Club Members Lost in Washington, D.C. Mid‑Air Collision January 29 now carries a solemn weight in Norwood’s civic memory. On this day in 2025, a mid‑air collision … Continue reading Norwood Mourns Skating Club Members-This Day in…
2025 This Day In Norwood History: Industry & Workplaces Wrapped
A year of factories, shop floors, printing presses, ice cream plants, car lots, tanneries, department stores, and every workplace that helped build Norwood’s identity. Norwood’s history has always been written … Continue reading 2025 This Day In Norwood History: Industry…
2025 This Day In Norwood History: Crime & Mystery Wrapped
Some stories rise to the top because they’re gripping. Others because they’re tragic. And some because they leave behind questions that echo for decades. In 2025, Norwood readers returned again … Continue reading 2025 This Day In Norwood History: Crime…