Former Massachusetts Governor Frank G. Allen Dead at 76-This Day in Norwood History-October 10, 1950
Homeowners near Ellis Gardens pressed town officials for action as dust storms worsened, prompting a Board of Health review.
June 1, 1950-John B. Kennedy Sworn In As Town Manager
The Board of Selectmen at Tuesday night's meeting approved Police Chief Thomas Lydon's recommendation that Cottage Street, from Washington Street to Central Street, be retained as a one-way street. A … Continue reading Cottage Street Remains One-Way-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1950
Town Meeting Article To Request Committee Be Named By Moderator One possible route a connecting highway from Walpole Street to Route 1 through South Norwood would have taken. The construction … Continue reading Ask Study Of Connecting Highway In South Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1949
To Be Developed With Eye To Future Construction Of Recreation Center William L. Hyland, chairman of the Norwood Servicemen's Building Committee, accompanied by committee members Irving Berkland, Edward F. Farmer, … Continue reading Plans Speeded Up For Construction Of Vets’ Memorial-This Day in Norwood History-January 29, 1948
Town Country Homes Spokesman Tells Selectmen Plans Are All Set George F. Willett's dream for the development of the Westover and Holmwood properties as a model ‘’garden village,” are about … Continue reading George Willett ’s Westover Dreams Near Fulfillment-This Day in Norwood History-January 29, 1948
256 SELECTMAN O’BRIEN SWORN IN — At the meeting of the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night, the newly elected member, George C. O'Brien, was sworn in by Town Clerk … Continue reading Selectman George C. O’Brien Sworn In-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948
(Published in 1972) BACK AROUND 1930 The Town's Public Works Department, the majority of whom are shown in this picture taken in the Yard, was twice as large 40 years … Continue reading To Bring In Plans For New Town Yard-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948
