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Tag: August 2

Norwood Hospital Demolition
August 2, 2022July 9, 2025 georgenhs Norwood Hospital, Norwood Hospital Demolition

Norwood Hospital Demolition-August 2, 2022

https://youtu.be/3fL2se5laEg Do you have photos or videos of the demolition work at Norwood Hospital you would like to share? Please send them to us! Include your name and the date … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Demolition-August 2, 2022

August 2, 1986August 22, 2026 georgenhs Fun, Public Health, Recreation, This Day In Norwood History

Mosquitoes Taking a Bite Out of Summer Fun-August 2, 1986

A heavy surge of rain-hatched mosquitoes flooded Norwood, Dedham, and Needham, sparking over 100 complaints per day to the Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project.

August 2, 1976August 22, 2026 georgenhs Gone But Not Forgotten, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Cinema Ticket Taker Jack Bitar Reminisces on 18 Years at the Door and the Theater’s 1927 Opening-August 2, 1976

Jack Bitar, a beloved doorman and ticket taker at the Norwood Cinema, reflected on 18 years on the job and attending the theater's grand opening back in 1927.

August 2, 1972July 30, 2026 georgenhs Board of Selectmen, Legal Disputes, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Selectmen Scrutinize Ponderosa Lounge Liquor License and Police Reporting Procedures-August 2, 1972

The Norwood Board of Selectmen debated an alleged liquor license violation at the Ponderosa Lounge, with owner Daniel O'Leary denying unauthorized live musical entertainment.

August 2, 1972July 31, 2026 georgenhs Infrastrcture, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Selectmen Delay Walpole Sewer Tie-In Amid Flooding Concerns and Scrutinize Police Logs-August 2, 1972

The Norwood Board of Selectmen delayed a proposed Walpole sewer tie-in agreement over flooding concerns, while Selectman William F. Butters clashed with Police Chief James M. Murphy over police logs.

August 2, 1962July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Eleven Members of Norwood Police Department Take Civil Service Exam-August 2, 1962

This Day In Norwood History-August 2, 1962-Eleven Members of Norwood Police Department Take Civil Service Exam

August 2, 1962July 19, 2026 georgenhs Airport, This Day In Norwood History

Airport Investments Here Over Million Dollar Mark-August 2, 1962

This Day In Norwood History-August 2, 1962-Airport Investments Here Over Million Dollar Mark

August 2, 1962July 19, 2026 georgenhs Champions, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Skaters Win National Championship-August 2, 1962

This Day In Norwood History-August 2, 1962-Norwood Skaters Win National Championship

August 2, 1962July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Girls and Dolls Prepare For Hills’ Doll Contest-August 2, 1962

This Day In Norwood History-August 2, 1962-Girls and Dolls Prepare For Hills’ Doll Contest

August 2, 1962July 19, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, Sports, This Day In Norwood History

Meet The Nitros Players-Danny McKenna-August 2, 1962

“I’ve had kind of a busy summer,” commented Danny McKenna, the easy-going second baseman of the Norwood Nitros. Not only has he played in 28 games this summer (he missed … Continue reading Meet The Nitros Players-Danny McKenna-August 2, 1962

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