Norwood has a long history of proud military service, going back as far as the Colonial Wars, and the town and townspeople have done an excellent job of paying tribute … Continue reading Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
Roll Land
On Thanksgiving Day in 1938, Charles, John and Peter Santoro opened Roll-Land roller skating rink at 942 Providence Highway, close to the corner of Dean street. It was the first … Continue reading Roll Land
At 87, John Carroll remains an incredible public servant-This Day in Norwood History-February 21, 2015
John Carroll, shown during an MWRA board meeting, is "the quintessential public servant - the antithesis of the no-show hack." says Robert Thornton. Norwood's former town clerk and accountant. SUZANNE … Continue reading At 87, John Carroll remains an incredible public servant-This Day in Norwood History-February 21, 2015
First Congregational Church of Norwood Marks 275 Years-November 19, 2011
Children gather at the front of the sanctuary to take part in a presentation by New England Hometown History's Bill McCarriston (left), playing Thomas Balch, and Nanci Kendall (right), playing … Continue reading First Congregational Church of Norwood Marks 275 Years-November 19, 2011
Nahatan St Bridge Dedicated to George T Lee-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1988
Thousands of motorists who drive over the Nahatan Street bridge will now be paying honor to Norwood's most decorated war hero. The bridge was dedicated Sunday with a bronze plaque … Continue reading Nahatan St Bridge Dedicated to George T Lee-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1988
Robert H. Cook, Former Norwood Area Chamber of Commerce President and Boston Edison Union Pioneer, Dies at 87-October 16, 1987
Remembering Robert H. Cook, a dedicated Norwood civic leader, longtime Chamber of Commerce executive secretary, and influential utility union organizer.
Farrs Begin New Ministry as Co-Pastors of United Church of Norwood-October 18, 1980
Unanimous Vote Establishes Husband-Wife Co-Pastorship-October 18, 1980 A unique ministry begins tomorrow at 10 a.m. when the husband-wife team of The Rev. Ronald S. Farr and The Rev. Patricia Heaney … Continue reading Farrs Begin New Ministry as Co-Pastors of United Church of Norwood-October 18, 1980
Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Dies At 54-November 23, 1973
J. M. Murphy, police chief of Norwood (photo credit: Lieutenant Brian P. Murphy) Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy, 54, died yesterday at Norwood Hospital, where he was admitted Thanksgiving … Continue reading Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Dies At 54-November 23, 1973
Norwood Catholics Laud Saturday Mass-June 23, 1969
St. Catherine's Church becomes one of 17 suburban Boston parishes chosen to launch the new Saturday evening Vigil Mass, sparking enthusiastic praise from local workers and commuters.