Homeowners near Ellis Gardens pressed town officials for action as dust storms worsened, prompting a Board of Health review.
Screaming Fire Whistle Rouses Norwoodites to Demand Quiet-April 15, 1950
For decades, Norwood residents had lived peacefully under the reassuring call of the town’s old steam fire whistle, powered by Winslow Brothers & Smith Company. Its familiar tone signaled emergencies … Continue reading Screaming Fire Whistle Rouses Norwoodites to Demand Quiet-April 15, 1950