Parishioners and teenagers at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Norwood successfully restored an 1874 Simmonds pipe organ through a cooperative community effort.
Norwood Housing Authority Ponders Response To State Restitution Demand-July 26, 1977
Norwood Housing Authority officials weigh state demands for $18,000 in restitution following a critical audit report detailing questionable expenses.
Norwood Mall Location Back On Market-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1977
The 25-acre property at Route 1 and Union Street in Norwood is back on the market after the Lanning Corp. allowed its development option to lapse. The site, once intended for an innovative specialty mall, is now open for new commercial or industrial proposals.
Hostage Taken in Robbery, Officer Shot, 2 Arrested-This Day in Norwood History- September 7, 1974
This Day in Norwood History- September 7, 1974-Hostage Taken in Robbery, Officer Shot, 2 Arrested
Norwood Appeals Board Denies Permit For South Norwood Development-July 27, 1974
The Norwood Appeals Board rejected a nine-acre duplex development by Hobbs Realty Trust due to severe flooding risks, drainage issues, and emergency vehicle access concerns.
Norwood Shuffled in State Senate Redistricting Proposals to Fix Constitutional Flaw-August 1, 1973
A reporting discovery by The Patriot Ledger revealed a major geographical flaw in a proposed State Senate redistricting map, forcing a last-minute shuffle of Norwood's voting precincts.
George Morrill Started Something When He Bought First Car Ever Sold-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1972
Historic Event Related On Radio George H. Morrill Local late-nite-radio freaks who happened to spin their dials to WGBH-FM, sister station to Boston’s public TV Channel 2, around midnight last … Continue reading George Morrill Started Something When He Bought First Car Ever Sold-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1972
Old Norwood carillon retains clarity-November 23, 1972
TEACHER AND PUPIL—Instructor Martin Gillman joins Earl Chamberlain among the bells in the tower of Norwood Town Hall where Chamberlain (left) plays the carillon. (Globe Photo by Ellis Herwig) Bells … Continue reading Old Norwood carillon retains clarity-November 23, 1972
Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Considered for State Commissioner of Public Safety-August 7, 1969
Following an introduction by Rep. Alan P. Danovitch, Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy met with Governor Francis W. Sargent as one of 15 candidates under consideration to succeed retiring Public Safety Commissioner Leo L. Laughlin.
Bruins’ Johnston Wears New Face—Thanks to Norwood Expert Ernie Higgins-December 16, 1968
THE MASK MAN — Ernest Higgins, Norwood, works on the all-protective mask designed to make goal-tending a less hazardous occupation. (William Ryerson photo) Bruins’ goaltender Ed Johnston is sporting a … Continue reading Bruins’ Johnston Wears New Face—Thanks to Norwood Expert Ernie Higgins-December 16, 1968