On July 28

Quadriplegic advocate John F. Rockett dedicated his life to advancing accessibility, raising $27,000, and championing disability awareness programs in Norwood.

At 67, retired Raytheon engineer Waldo H. Nason volunteers his time driving Norwood’s senior citizen mini-bus while remaining active in local politics.

The Patriot Ledger reported on Norwood School Committee discussions regarding $10,000 in satellite school oven upgrades to improve the federal Type A lunch program.

John Macchi, founder of Macchi Bros. Furniture & Appliance Co. one of the oldest appliance and furniture stores in Norwood and vicinity, has announced his retirement from the furniture business. … Continue reading John Macchi Retires From Furniture Business Here-July…

This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1964-Norwood Is Host To Crew Of Norse Sailing Vessel

The Norwood selectmen and finance committee funded a four-day trip for the Norwood Police Revolver Team to compete at Camp Curtis Guild in Wakefield.

John P. (Jack) Welch, owner of Welch’s Newsstand in Norwood for over 40 years, passed away at Barnstable Hospital at age 80.

Woman Fined $600 Given Three Months, Suspended Dedham Court Wednesday Beatrice Shidlowski of 592 Pleasant st, wife of Joseph Shidlowski, whose home was raided by the town liquor squad yesterday, … Continue reading Liquor Is Found In Five Norwood Raids-July…

This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1905-A Fierce Battle

These news items were the talk of the town on July 28, 1905 Pictured: The Norwood Telephone Exchange building

July 28, 1903—Today and tomorrow Norwood will celebrate old-home week, the celebration opening with…

This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1888-Ellis’ Paper Mill Burned To The Ground