Norwood Legion Wins the Sectional Playoffs-July 28, 1990

Norwood Legion Wins the Sectional Playoffs-July 28, 1990

Norwood’s American Legion baseball team defeated Andover 4-2 in a thrilling sectional playoff game at Phillips Andover Academy on July 27, 1990.

Norwood American Legion Baseball Team Battles to a Tie Against Andover-July 27, 1990

Norwood American Legion Baseball Team Battles to a Tie Against Andover-July 27, 1990

⠀ The Norwood American Legion baseball team battled against Andover in a thrilling 10-inning game, coming back from a 4-0 deficit to tie 5-5.

Norwood Animal Officer Says He’s ‘Burned Out’-July 27, 1984

Norwood Animal Officer Says He’s ‘Burned Out’-July 27, 1984

Norwood Animal Control Officer Rodak announced his retirement after five years, citing facility challenges on Everett Street and the emotional toll of euthanasia.

Library Throws Book at Woman in Norwood-July 27, 1984

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.

Residents Oppose Planned Electricity Lines-July 29, 1953

Residents Oppose Planned Electricity Lines-July 29, 1953

Norwood residents protested a $2.3-million high-voltage power line proposal at a selectmen’s meeting, raising concerns over property values and eminent domain.

Launch New Raft At Willett Pond-This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1945

Launch New Raft At Willett Pond-This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1945

Community leaders gathered for the official launching of a new diving raft at Willett Pond, sponsored by the Women’s Community Committee and the Norwood Lions Club.

Hurled Into a Pit-This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1909

Hurled Into a Pit-This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1909

John Wagner of Norwood Had Close Call from Death When Horses and Wagon Fell With Him. John Wagner, employed at the plant of the New England cement stone construction company … Continue reading Hurled Into a Pit-This Day In Norwood…

Arrangements Set For First Old Home Week-July 27, 1902

Arrangements Set For First Old Home Week-July 27, 1902

The Norwood business association and board of trade finalized a comprehensive program for the town’s inaugural Old Home Day celebration.

Arrest For Overdriving a Horse-This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1895

Arrest For Overdriving a Horse-This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1895

This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1895-Arrest For Overdriving a Horse


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