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Tag: A. Franklin Swift

June 25, 2005July 19, 2026 georgenhs Arts & Culture, Arts and Culture, Community Events, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood’s 3 Concert Series Please All-June 25, 2005

The lineup spans large-ensemble Sunday shows, Wednesday night Summerfest events, and historic 53-bell carillon performances from the Memorial Tower.

October 26, 1978October 23, 2026 georgenhs Municipal Finance, This Day In Norwood History

Newly Elected FinCom Member Norman E. Rickard Pledges Independence-October 26, 1978

Newly elected FinCom member Norman E. Rickard pledged political independence as the commission rejected funding for a Sumner-Union Street engineering study and land appraisal.

October 24, 1978October 22, 2026 georgenhs Politics, This Day In Norwood History

Republican Town Committee Delays Nominations for Board of Registrars-October 24, 1978

The Republican Town Committee delayed nominations for the Board of Registrars by one week to review candidate qualifications and procedures following A. Franklin Swift's departure due to office-holding conflicts.

October 12, 1978October 12, 2026 georgenhs Politics, This Day In Norwood History

Former Registrar A. Franklin Swift Seeks Reappointment Following Conflict-of-Interest Challenge-October 12, 1978

Former registrar A. Franklin Swift asks selectmen for reappointment after clearing multiple town committee roles following a state law challenge raised by Town Meeting member Kenneth C. Ball.

October 25, 1977October 23, 2026 georgenhs Real Estate Development, This Day In Norwood History

Developer of Danvers Liberty Tree Mall Proposes 25-Acre Shopping Center at Route 1 and Union Street-October 25, 1977

State Properties of New England is negotiating to purchase a 25-acre parcel at Route 1 and Union Street to build a 200,000-square-foot shopping center similar to the Walpole Mall.

October 24, 1977October 22, 2026 georgenhs South Norwood, This Day In Norwood History

South Norwood Residents Express Frustration Over Proposed Central Business District Study-October 24, 1977

South Norwood residents and town meeting members alleged municipal neglect after officials proposed a $12,000 central business district study that excludes the southern neighborhood.

October 13, 1977October 12, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Comprehensive Downtown Revitalization Study Proposed for Norwood Center-October 13, 1977

Norwood eyes a comprehensive downtown study by Metcalf and Eddy to tackle Main Street traffic congestion, evaluate one-way streets, and introduce shopper mini-parks.

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