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Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of February 2023
We want to know- what was your favorite story this month? Here are the top posts for February 2023: In Memoriam-John J. Carroll House Styles Found in the Christian Hill … Continue reading Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of February 2023
I-95 Construction Transforms Norwood-May 23, 1969
In May 1964, the Neponset Valley echoed with the sound of dynamite and pile drivers. Discover the human stories of the "construction bums" and veteran engineers who moved rivers and carved through ledge to build the stretch of I‑95 that redefined travel in Norwood.
Norwood Aviator Conducts America’s First Bombing Tests-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.
Debonnaires Turn To Residents For Aid In Fund Campaign-July 29, 1965
This Day In Norwood History-July 29, 1965-Debonnaires Turn To Residents For Aid In Fund Campaign
Norwood Defeats Braintree 14-6 Behind Defensive Shifts and Vito Anello-October 19, 1964
Defensive Shake-Up Sparks Norwood's Victory-October 19, 1964 "It’s time for a change," is a familiar refrain with elections just weeks away, but Norwood High School football coach Art Gulla proved … Continue reading Norwood Defeats Braintree 14-6 Behind Defensive Shifts and Vito Anello-October 19, 1964
Norwood Peace Corps Returnee John A. Ahearn Recalls Dominican Republic Service and Grassroots Co-Op Development-October 6, 1964
Norwood's John A. Ahearn returns from an 18-month Peace Corps assignment in the Dominican Republic, detailing grassroots cooperatives and economic development.
Free Records and Phone Squads Drive Voter Registration Rush in Norwood-October 1, 1964
Hospitalized in traction, Norwood Democratic Town Committee member George Hayes launches a record-giveaway phone campaign that drives a massive voter registration rush.
Armed Robbery Suspect Captured in Cellar After Pistol-Whipping Norwood Clothing Store Owner-September 30, 1964
Natick resident Robert D. Langevin is captured in a Washington Street clothing store cellar after pistol-whipping 61-year-old owner John Rapolas during an attempted armed robbery.
Six-Month-Old Norwood Infant Survives Three Heart Stoppages Following Rare Hyperbaric Chamber Surgery-September 23, 1964
Six-month-old Janet Bombaci of Norwood survives three heart stoppages and undergoes rare hyperbaric chamber heart surgery at Children's Hospital, Boston.