St. Catherine’s Parishioners and Clergy Gather for Solemn Memorial Mass Honoring Late Bishop Jeremiah F. Minihan-August 22, 1973

Over 1,000 mourners gathered at St. Catherine of Siena Church for a solemn memorial mass honoring former pastor and Boston Auxiliary Bishop Jeremiah F. Minihan, who passed away in Dublin.

Selectmen Initiate Monthly Security Briefings with Police Chief James M. Murphy Amid Local Vandalism-August 22, 1973

Norwood Selectmen and Police Chief James M. Murphy have instituted monthly security meetings to address rising vandalism and youth crime, beginning with an executive session regarding public safety.

School Committee Custodial Payroll Test Awaits Town Counsel Ruling Amid Wage Dispute-August 22, 1967

Town Accountant Bartley W. Connolly deferred action on school custodial payrolls containing disputed wage increases, turning to Town Counsel Walter J. Gotovich for a ruling amid a fiscal autonomy standoff.

Schools Prepare for 5th Annual New Teacher Orientation-August 22, 1967

Superintendent Dr. Philip O. Coakley welcomed 58 incoming educators at the fifth annual teacher orientation institute at Prescott School, introducing new faculty across secondary and elementary schools.

Superintendent Coakley Announces Upcoming Student Registration, New Teacher Orientation, and Summer Maintenance Progress-August 22, 1963

Norwood schools set registration dates and orientation schedules while summer maintenance projects wrap up across local buildings ahead of the September 4 opening.

New Orent Brothers Store Opens In Norwood Center-August 22, 1963

This Day In Norwood History-August 22, 1963-New Orent Brothers Store Opens In Norwood Center

Baby Popularity Contest Winner-August 22, 1957

Joyce Ann Sheehan, daughter of Mr. and Mr». Frank Sheehan, I5 Bird Road, Norwood, was the recent winner of the Baby Popularity Contest, sponsored at the Norwood Stop & Shop. … Continue reading Baby Popularity Contest Winner-August 22, 1957

Norwood Stock Car Racing-This Day in Norwood History- August 22, 1949

This Day in Norwood History- August 22, 1949-Norwood Stock Car Racing

Norwood Stock Car Racing-This Day in Norwood History-August 22, 1949

Early 1950s: Ray Janelle raced Stock Cars like this one late in his career after a long tenure as a champion motorcycle racer. Janelle was a regular competitor at the … Continue reading Norwood Stock Car Racing-This Day in Norwood History-August 22, 1949

Swimming Contest-This Day in Norwood History- August 22, 1907

This Day in Norwood History- August 22, 1907-Swimming Contest