A Life of Service and Faith On April 30, 2023, the town of Norwood, Massachusetts, suddenly lost a dedicated community leader, family man, and professional with the unexpected passing of … Continue reading In Memoriam-Gary M. Lee
This Week In Norwood History-May 2
A New Raspberry The Norwood Raspberry 02 May 1874, Sat New England Farmer Among the novelties of the fruit garden, introduced in the present season, is a new raspberry from … Continue reading This Week In Norwood History-May 2
Flood Revives Push For New Police StationThis Day in Norwood History-August 9, 1998
Despite previous failures, new vote likely in Norwood Dean Raymond, identification specialist with the Norwood Police Department, looked over ruins of the station’s roil call room on June 14. About … Continue reading Flood Revives Push For New Police StationThis Day in Norwood History-August 9, 1998
Officers to Begin Patrols on Bicycles in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 3, 1993
A political turnaround and a tie-breaking vote officially put Norwood Police on wheels. Despite sharp skepticism from some town leaders who joked about "bicycles built for two," Chief George DiBlasi's innovative mountain bike patrol was approved to bring a fresh, accessible approach to community policing in local commercial hubs and housing complexes.
University Avenue Extension Approved After Resolving Environmental Wellfield Concerns-This Day In Norwood History-June 16, 1981
Town Manager John Carroll details a new inter-town water protection district formed with Westwood.
Winslow Office Plan Gets Official Backing-This Day In Norwood History-June 9, 1981
Norwood officials clear the path to transform the closed Winslow School into professional office condominiums, winning broad neighborhood support.
Dog Officer Row Unsettled-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1974
A breakdown in communication and transport leaves Norwood's animal control duties in limbo during a fierce political standoff.
Liquor License Request Tabled In Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1974
An intense Selectmen meeting surfaces complaints of threats, noise, and traffic issues surrounding a local highway establishment.
Fire Department Salary Parity Defeated-This Day In Norwood History-June 11, 1971
A 70-minute quorum delay sets the stage for a tumultuous night of budget slashing at the 1971 Norwood Town Meeting, leaving town leadership reeling and firefighters without wage parity
Racing Enterprise Threatens Legal Action Over Easement and Drag‑Racing Ban-This Day In Norwood History-June 12, 1969
A token $1 deal turned into a high-stakes legal battle. In June 1969, the owners of the iconic Norwood Arena threatened to sue the town, claiming a new drag racing ban and a massive power line easement were designed to force them out of business.