🗞️ Norwood Highlights Through the Years Lifeguards wrap up summer at Hawes Pool; Ortins cops local softball title. A Norwood man trains with Harbor Defense. Over 500 attend hospital dedication. A backyard fair boosts the Jimmy Fund. A locally-based plane lands safely after a mid-air scare in Hyannis (🗓 1946). St. Catherine’s pastor dies at 63. A veteran family faces eviction. Elizabeth Hills earns her stewardess wings. Vets housing needs funds; memorial fund nears $80K. 200 kids join playground field day. Ideas for Norwood (🗓 1913). “Old Tavern” relocated (🗓 1901). Real estate listings round out the week.
500 Witness Hospital Dedication Ceremony-August 30, 1962
Heavy Rains Force Exercises Indoors With the dedication ceremonies for the new West wing of the Norwood Hospital transferred to the Norwood junior high school yesterday afternoon due to the … Continue reading 500 Witness Hospital Dedication Ceremony-August 30, 1962
Norwood Man on Maneuvers With Harbor Defense-August 30, 1962
Paul N. Sinesi of 23 Inverness road, Norwood, of Harbor Defense Division 1-1 which drills monthly at the U. S. Naval Reserve Training Center in Lynn, participated in Harbor Defense … Continue reading Norwood Man on Maneuvers With Harbor Defense-August…
Hawes Pool Lifeguards-August 30, 1962
LIFE GUARDS assigned to Hawes Brook Pool this season are shown here with Richard E. Ready, Superintendent of the Norwood Recreation Department. In the photo, front row, (left to right) … Continue reading Hawes Pool Lifeguards-August 30, 1962
Ortins Cop Local Rec. Softball Championship-August 30, 1962
Ortins Cop Local Rec. Softball Championship Ortin’s Sporting Goods softball team, had just won the Norwood Recreation League championship, and Manager Jack Walker was happy. “You know softball isn’t as … Continue reading Ortins Cop Local Rec. Softball Championship-August 30,…
Backyard Fair Aids Jimmy Fund-August 30, 1956
The backyard of 530 Walpole Street, Norwood, the scene of much activity one recent Wednesday afternoon when Judy Con- dron and Judy DeLorrio, assisted by Nancy and Marge Aldrich and … Continue reading Backyard Fair Aids Jimmy Fund-August 30, 1956
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.
Library Throws Book at Woman in Norwood-July 27, 1984
Susan Andrews became the first person arrested in Norwood for failing to return overdue books to the Morrill Memorial Library.
Appeals Board Postpones Decision On Norwood Golf Course Proposal-July 26, 1973
The Norwood appeals board postponed a decision on developer Frank R. Simoni’s proposed 97-acre golf course near Access Road, requesting a certified site plan.
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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