The son of Norwood's Police Chief becomes the sixth local serviceman to lose his life in the Vietnam War.
Blue Hills Graduates First Class-This Day In Norwood History-June 12, 1968
Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical School awards diplomas to its historic first graduating class during ceremonies held in Canton. Excerpt (Short, curiosity‑driven, non‑repetitive): A historic milestone unfolds as local vocational students receive their diplomas alongside a stark warning on societal complacency from a state leader.
Norwood Aviator Conducts America’s First Bombing Tests-This Day In Norwood History-June 11, 1964
A Norwood resident looks back on the daring early years of American aviation, including Boston Harbor bombing tests and the challenges of flying primitive machines.
Norwood Board Presses Developers for Missing Engineering Data-This Day In Norwood History-June 11, 1968
Town Officials Question Legality of Norwood Gardens Permits Developers of the Norwood Gardens apartment complex were granted a one‑week continuance after failing to provide required engineering data at a public … Continue reading Norwood Board Presses Developers for Missing Engineering Data-This Day In Norwood History-June 11, 1968
Norwood Oasis in Tension Era-This Day In Norwood History-June 8, 1968
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Industrial Commission Welcomes Star Service Hub-This Day In Norwood History-June 30, 1967
Following 50 intensive town meetings to resolve department regulations, developers project the new multi-million square foot industrial hub will lower Norwood's local tax rate.
Star Market Breaks Ground For Norwood Distribution Center-This Day In Norwood History-June 14, 1967
A grocery powerhouse selects a prime 55-acre parcel near Route 1 and the railroad, launching a massive development project that required 50 town meetings to approve.
Industrial Exodus: Plimpton Press Leaving Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1966
An industrial crisis hits Norwood as its largest employer unveils a $5-million piecemeal exit, taking 1,200 printing jobs out of town.
John Dole Debuts Norwood’s First “Prestige” Plates-This Day In Norwood History-May 5, 1966
In 1966, John Dole became one of the first in Norwood to get a "Prestige" license plate. See the story of how vanity plates started in MA
Norwood Renews Search For High School Principal-This Day In Norwood History-June 25, 1964
Officials plan to evaluate past candidates and request recommendations from Boston area colleges while Vice Principal John Mombouquette prepares for interim leadership.