From civil war memories and temperance debates to parking angles and musical celebrations, July 22 weaves a century’s worth of civic pulse, retail flair, and community planning into Norwood’s colorful timeline. Here’s your bundled roundup:
Goldie The Macaw Returns To Norwood Aquarium-July 22, 1978
On July 22, 1978, John D’Alessandro celebrated the return of his prized parrot Goldie to Norwood Aquarium.
Norwood Teachers Association & Taxpayers File Lawsuit Over School Budget Cuts-July 22, 1978
Back in July 1978, community tensions over municipal spending reached a boiling point when the Norwood Teachers Association and 36 local taxpayers filed a lawsuit in Norfolk Superior Court to overturn a $618,795 cut to the school budget.
Hazardous Shooting Incident On Route 1-July 22, 1978
On July 22, 1978, Stephen Pacheco was sought after a van was struck by gunfire near the Norwood-Canton exit.
EDITORIAL: Parking Angles-This Day in Norwood History-July 22, 1949
This Day in Norwood History-July 22, 1949-EDITORIAL: Parking Angles
Talent Booked for Big Parish Penny Sale and Entertainment Aug. 4-This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1949
July 21, 1949-Top Talent Booked for Big Parish Penny Sale and Entertainment Aug. 4
Playground Pet Show-This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1949
This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1949-Playground Pet Show
Top Wrestling Stars At Norwood Arena, Inaugural Set For July 22-This Day in Norwood History-July 16, 1948
This Day in Norwood History-July 16, 1948-Top Wrestling Stars At Norwood Arena, Inaugural Set For July 22
Seen In The Shops With Roberta-This Day in Norwood History-July 22, 1939
Roberta, being only human after all, is hungry, so suggests that we start this week’s purchasing process with dinner at the Verne Inn. Mrs. Fisher, the charming hostess, ushers all … Continue reading Seen In The Shops With Roberta-This Day…
George Willett Outlines Homewood Development Plans To Wilson St Group-This Day In Norwood History-July 22, 1938
George F. Willett speaking to the Wilson Street Improvement Association on Wednesday night told that group that the plans for Homewood were all set and that work would be started … Continue reading George Willett Outlines Homewood Development Plans To…
Norwood Man Arrested in Raid-This Day In Norwood History-July 22, 1933
Murphy Pleads Not Guilty Francis W. Murphy of 25 Lenox av, Norwood, who was arrested in Boston Thursday charged with transporting 48 pints of alleged whisky and 50 gallons of … Continue reading Norwood Man Arrested in Raid-This Day In…
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