June 22, 1954-New Owners May Develop Westover As Separate Entity
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
Swimming Banned At Willett Pond-This Day in Norwood History-June 30, 1946
This Day in Norwood History-June 30, 1946-Swimming Banned At Willett Pond
State Health Dept. To Check Hawes Pool Prior To Opening-This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1945
This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1945-State Health Dept. To Check Hawes Pool Prior To Opening
Local Girls Winifred & Hannah O’Dea Die in Cocoanut Grove Fire-This Day In Norwood History-November 28, 1942
Winifred And Hannah O'Dea Of Norwood, Alice Brady Of Walpole Among 450 Who Perished In Boston Night Club Holocaust Mr. And Mrs. John Dixon Left Club Before Blaze Toothache Causes … Continue reading Local Girls Winifred & Hannah O’Dea Die in Cocoanut Grove Fire-This Day In Norwood History-November 28, 1942
Petition Filed Against Norwood Selectmen-This Day in Norwood History-September 2, 1938
Town Manager William C. Kendrick A recall petition filed this morning with Town Clerk James E. Pendergast seeks to have a special town election early in October to vote on … Continue reading Petition Filed Against Norwood Selectmen-This Day in Norwood History-September 2, 1938
Norwood Schools Closed Due to Infantile Paralysis-This Day in Norwood History-September 6, 1935
NORWOOD DELAYS OPENING OF SCHOOLS UNTIL OCT 1 Dr Charles L. Lynch, chairman of the Board of Health, announced late this afternoon that following a meeting of his board … Continue reading Norwood Schools Closed Due to Infantile Paralysis-This Day in Norwood History-September 6, 1935
Attempt To Control Scarlet Fever-This Day In Norwood History-March 26, 1916
Epidemic in the Flats District Is Closely Watched to Prevent Its Spread, Says Nickerson NORWOOD, March 26 - The Norwood Board of Health believe that they can confine the epidemic … Continue reading Attempt To Control Scarlet Fever-This Day In Norwood History-March 26, 1916
First Election Under New Town Manager Government-This Day In Norwood History-January 18, 1915
NORWOOD CASTS ITS BIGGEST VOTE All ‘'Charter Committee” Candidates Elected. Appropriations Put Over to Adjourned Town Meeting Feb 25. NORWOOD, Jan 18 — The first town election under the new … Continue reading First Election Under New Town Manager Government-This Day In Norwood History-January 18, 1915
Norwood Maintains Low Death Rate-This Day In Norwood History-January 12, 1914
HAS A LOW DEATH RATE. Norwood Maintains Its Reputation as Healthy Town, With Less Than Nine to the 1000. NORWOOD, Jan 12—The Norwood Board of Health reports that there were … Continue reading Norwood Maintains Low Death Rate-This Day In Norwood History-January 12, 1914