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Norwood’s Town Square

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To the East of the Common – Central Street

To the west of the town square is Central Street, which during the summer months becomes an extension of the town square. Since the COVID pandemic, the town has placed Jersey barriers at either end of this section of the street (at Nahatan and at Cottage), laid down artificial turf and set up several picnic…
To the South of the Common – Cottage Street

Cottage Street forms the Town Square’s southern side. On the opposite side of Washington Street, Cottage Street is largely a residential, this portion of Cottage Street is an extension, which runs from Washington Street ending at Broadway and is largely commercial. It was added in the 1920s when the Town Square was created. Lewis’ Lewis…
To the West of the Common – Washington Street

Washington Street is the main thoroughfare through town and forms the eastern border of the Town Square. It splits at the northern edge of town and becomes Walpole Street, known in the early days of the town as the Norfolk Bristol Highway, and southerly to South Norwood. Churches United Church of Norwood was originally…
The Town Square

The current Town Square, or Common, was envisioned by George Willet to be a central business district framed by the Town Hall and the Theater. He undertook the huge effort to turn this area into a modern downtown during the early 1900’s. Originally called “The Hook,” it got its unusual name from the large iron…
To the North of the Common – Nahatan Street

North of the Town Square is Nahatan Street. Running directionally east to west, it was originally laid out in the early 1800s, to be the main road between Medfield and South Dedham. Today, where it crosses Washington Street, is most certainly the main intersection in town. The street is home to several important Norwood town…
Market and Central Street Relocation

This September 1910 plan of John E. Smith’s Estate shows a very different downtown area than we recognize today. At that time, Market street ran from Old Parish Cemetery to Nahatan st, then turned diagonally Westward toward Washington street, cutting across the lot where the Town Common is now and ending close to the present-day…
The Issue Of Video Licenses-June 9, 1981

In June 1981, Norwood officials crack down on incoming electronic amusement requests, fearing a “video fever” arcade atmosphere downtown.
Old Norwood carillon retains clarity-November 23, 1972

Bells rang Sunday afternoon in Norwood town square. The occasion was the dedication of a marker commemorating the town’s 100th anniversary, and the star performer was the 44-year-old carillon encased in the bell tower of Town Hall. The simple, pure sound of the 52-bell instrument was orchestrated by guest carillonneur Earl Chamberlain of Cohasset and…
Flashlight In Pond 7 Months Still Works-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1961

Mr. Otis Cooper of Town Sq. Hardware Co. reports the following unusual experience of one of his customers Henry Bergeron, 4 Brookfield Road, Norwood purchased a Rayovac 5-cell flashlight at Town Square Hardware last spring and while fishing at Turnpike Lake, Plainville, last June, lost the flashlight overboard and was unable to recover it. Last…