In Memoriam- James Joseph Gormley

Jim Gormley (Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) JAMES JOSEPH GORMLEY entered the service of the Norwood Public Schools on September 7, 1932. Until death took him from us on … Continue reading In Memoriam- James Joseph Gormley

Roll of Honor

OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor

Proposed Restrictions For Medical Center Rezoning-This Day In Norwood History-September 12, 1963

Proposed Restrictions For Medical Center Rezoning-This Day In Norwood History-September 12, 1963 Pictured: The Old Congregational Church stood on the corner of Winter and Walpole Streets. You can see the Morrill Memorial Library to the rear. A medical building sits on the site today.

Hold Hearing On Simoni’s Proposed Shopping Center-This Day In Norwood History-September 12, 1963

Hold Hearing On Simoni’s Proposed Shopping Center-This Day In Norwood History-September 12, 1963

Catholic Woman’s Club To Honor Past Presidents-This Day In Norwood History-February 7, 1950

The monthly meeting of the Norwood Catholic Woman's Club will be held on Wednesday evening. February 8. at 8 p.m. in the K. of C. hall, with Miss Olive M. … Continue reading Catholic Woman’s Club To Honor Past Presidents-This Day In Norwood History-February 7, 1950

Redecorating Of School Interiors Is Recommended-This Day In Norwood History-February 9, 1950

Purchase Of Land For New Stands At High School Also Urged By Supt. Lynch This photo of a Winslow School classroom circa 1920 is a gift from Sylvia Stanton of … Continue reading Redecorating Of School Interiors Is Recommended-This Day In Norwood History-February 9, 1950

75th Anniversary Parade Seen by 20,000 in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 1947

75th Anniversary Parade Seen by 20,000 in Norwood This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 1947

Lt. Charles Donahue Is Home As Civilian-This Day In Norwood History-October 19, 1945

Lt. Charles L. Donahue, who was chairman of the Norwood Board of Selectmen when he enlisted in the Navy three years ago, Is back in town as a civilian. He … Continue reading Lt. Charles Donahue Is Home As Civilian-This Day In Norwood History-October 19, 1945

Need For High School Alumni Association-This Day in Norwood History-July 3, 1892

This Day in Norwood History-July 3, 1892-Need For High School Alumni Association Discussed, Also a brief History of previous associations leading up to the formation of the current Norwood high School Alumni Association