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May 5, 2022May 5, 2026 georgenhs Norwood 150, Norwood History

1956 Boch Sales & Service

June 23, 2005July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Us Funds Would Help Create Trails, Recreation Areas On 90 Acres Along The Neponset-June 23, 2005

Turning a wasteland into parkland The neglected patch of grass and weeds in front of the woods and marsh at the end of Vanderbilt Avenue in Norwood hardly looks like … Continue reading Us Funds Would Help Create Trails, Recreation Areas On 90 Acres Along The Neponset-June 23, 2005

July 15, 2003July 19, 2026 georgenhs Automile, Local Business History, Obituary, This Day In Norwood History

Ernie Boch Dies at 76-July 15, 2003

Ernie Boch, an icon of Greater Boston auto sales who transformed the Route 1 Auto Mile, passed away at his Martha's Vineyard home.

March 1, 1997July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood-A Mixture of Residential, Commercial Areas-March 1, 1997

Standing at the intersection of Washington and Nahantan Streets in downtown Norwood is a wholesome experience. In a less flamboyant way, it's like being at Fenway Park on the day … Continue reading Norwood-A Mixture of Residential, Commercial Areas-March 1, 1997

June 22, 1991July 19, 2026 georgenhs Automile, This Day In Norwood History

AutoMile Dealers Seek Satellite Partnership After Registry Office Shutdown-June 22, 1991

State budget cuts trigger the loss of a major downtown automotive service, launching a unique privatization battle at the Civic Center.

June 16, 1978July 19, 2026 georgenhs Automile, This Day In Norwood History

Cadillac Dealer Carl Johnson Honored At Regional Testimonial-June 16, 1978

From founding the Norwood Airport to developing the Route 1 Automile, a local titan receives state and corporate honors.

August 16, 1975August 15, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Vandalism and Thefts Plague Route 1 Auto Dealers Amid Rising Security and Insurance Concerns-August 16, 1975

Facing persistent vandalism and vehicle thefts along Route 1, Norwood auto dealers grapple with stretched police resources, security hurdles, and soaring insurance costs.

June 16, 1971July 19, 2026 georgenhs Automile, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Auto Gets New Showroom-June 16, 1971

General Motors Executives Gather to Celebrate Norwood Auto Company's 50th Anniversary and Modern Facility Opening Norwood Auto Company, marking its 50th anniversary, was the scene of grand opening festivities with, … Continue reading Norwood Auto Gets New Showroom-June 16, 1971

March 22, 1970July 19, 2026 georgenhs Automile, Local Business History, This Day In Norwood History

Full Disclosure At Boch Dealerships-March 22, 1970

After odometer incident Dealer boosts ‘truth in used cars' ERNEST BOCHUrges “Title Law” Somehow you would think that Ernie Boch would want to eliminate the word ‘odometer” from his vocabulary. … Continue reading Full Disclosure At Boch Dealerships-March 22, 1970

Sign reading 'Norwood Registry of Motor Vehicles Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5' with a dramatic sky background
July 8, 1966July 19, 2026 georgenhs Automile, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Bill Would Create Registry Office In Norwood-July 8, 1966

Discover the 1966 legislative campaign to establish a Registry of Motor Vehicles office in Norwood, aiming to serve over 165,000 area residents.

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