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August 3, 2022July 19, 2026 georgenhs Fire, Fire Department, This Day In Norwood History

Fire on Central Street-August 3, 2022

jJust before 6:30 PM, Group 3 Firefighters responded to a call at 50 Central Street regarding smoke inside the Bubbles Up Laundrymat building. NC2 arrived on scene in under 2 … Continue reading Fire on Central Street-August 3, 2022

August 3, 1978August 2, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Simoni Denied Permission to Build Motel Near Norwood Airport-August 3, 1978

Citing airport safety concerns and protected runway approach zones, the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission unanimously denied developer Frank R. Simoni's request to build a 63-foot-tall motel near Norwood Airport.

August 4, 1976August 4, 2026 georgenhs Seniors, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood “Meals on Wheels” Program Seeks Volunteers Amid Summer Shortage-August 4, 1976

Facing a summer volunteer shortage, Norwood's Meals on Wheels program coordinated by Janet Ruboy issued a call for drivers and packers to support local residents.

August 3, 1961July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Proposed Study Aimed At More Parking Area-August 3, 1961

Lack of parking has been an issue in the downtown area longer than most of us thought....

August 3, 1961July 19, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Hospital, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Hospital Addition-August 3, 1961

HOSPITAL ADDITION — The new three-million-dollar addition to the Norwood Hospital is rapidly taking shape. Workmen have already reached the fourth-floor height, but it will be months before the work … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Addition-August 3, 1961

August 3, 1961August 1, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

1.39 Inches Of Rain Falls In 20 Minutes-August 3, 1961

FLOATING POWER—When over an inch of rain fell during the cloudburst on Monday night, a hapless motorist got caught under the Nahatan Street Bridge. A wrecker was called to pull … Continue reading 1.39 Inches Of Rain Falls In 20 Minutes-August 3, 1961

August 3, 1961July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Condition of Nichols Street Prompts Complaints-August 3, 1961

Pictured: "SPEAKS FOR ITSELF—Nichols street awaits completion of heavy construction work in Westover before the Town will resurface. The auto at the center is parked on the median strip. Although it is an accepted Town Way, Norwood has posted Nichols street...." (McLean)

August 3, 1961July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Roundup of NHS Class of 1961-August 3, 1961

Roundup of Norwood High Class of 1961 David Rodman began working at Norwood Motor Parts right after graduation and has been busy this summer on deliveries and in the stock … Continue reading Roundup of NHS Class of 1961-August 3, 1961

August 3, 1945July 9, 2025 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, United States Navy, WWII

Veteran of Three Services, Andrew J. Hewitt, Managing Guild Theatre-This Day In Norwood History-August 3, 1945

This Day In Norwood History-August 3, 1945-Veteran of Three Services, Andrew J. Hewitt, Managing Guild Theatre

August 3, 1945July 9, 2025 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, United States Army, WWII

General Arnold Gets GI View From Sgt. John H. Murphy-This Day In Norwood History-August 3, 1945

This Day In Norwood History-August 3, 1945-General Arnold Gets GI View From Sgt. John H. Murphy

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