The inaugural Summerfest concert series concluded a successful 15-week run on the town common, while preparations begin for the Labor Day telethon and the upcoming school year.
Norwood Recreation Department Announces Fourth Session Class Rosters for Summer Programs-July 31, 1980
The Norwood Recreation Department published complete enrollment lists for swimming and tennis classes across municipal pools and school courts for the fourth session running through August 15, 1980
How Hard Work and Community Built the Portuguese American Dream in South Norwood-August 3, 1979
Steeped in a legacy of hard work, immigrant business owners like John Preto of Brothers Bakery and community advocates Mario and Maria Rodrigues helped shape the thriving Portuguese community in South Norwood.
Vandalism of Blessed Mother Statue at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in South Norwood Appalls Parishioners-August 1, 1979
A marble statue of the Blessed Mother on the lawn of St. Peter's Catholic Church rectory in South Norwood was heavily vandalized over the weekend, leaving all the fingers broken off the $3,000 imported figure.
Charlwell House Activities Program Promotes Active Engagement for Elderly Residents-August 22, 1977
Charlwell House residents enjoy active programming ranging from cooking and pottery clubs to fun bus trips
Cousins Master Boxing and Wrestling at Civic Center Self-Defense Program-August 23, 1976
Nine-year-old cousins Jodi Young and Jeanelle Tebeau are making waves as the first girls in the Norwood Civic Center's self-defense boxing program, while the Board of Health outlines fall swine flu vaccination plans.
Busy Norwood Teenager Balances Pageants, Volunteer Work, and Personal Goals-August 26, 1972
Fifteen-year-old Linda Diane Firth of Buckingham Road reflects on her titles as Miss Norwood and first runner-up in the Miss Massachusetts Teenager Pageant while managing a busy schedule of hospital volunteering and civic activities.
Norwood Welcomes New Residents Via Welcome Wagon-August 25, 1955
The Norwood Messenger welcomed numerous new families to town who were greeted in person by the official Welcome Wagon Hostess.
Norwood Young Republican Club Plans Celebrity Dinner-August 25, 1955
The Norwood Young Republican Club finalized plans for a September 28 celebrity dinner at Holman Hall featuring Lt. Gov. Sumner Whittier and regional political leaders.
Historical Society Features Interesting Possessions-August 1, 1947
Members of the Norwood Historical Society gathered at the historic Day House for a quarterly meeting featuring a box supper, business updates, and an engaging heirloom-sharing program.