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Tag: Community Service

August 8, 1994August 6, 2026 georgenhs Nature, This Day In Norwood History

National Guard Cleans Abandoned Cars Out of Neponset River in Norwood-August 8, 1994

Teaming up with the Canton Rotary Club's Adopt-A-Stream Program, a 10-member National Guard engineering unit used heavy equipment and chainsaws to pull six rusted vehicles out of the Neponset River off Route 1.

October 4, 1979September 27, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Hospital, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Hospital Auxiliary Honors 132 Junior Volunteers at Annual Candystriper Recognition Ceremony-October 4, 1979

The Norwood Hospital Auxiliary honors 132 junior volunteers with service certificates and awards for their dedicated assistance to patients and staff.

July 9, 1979July 19, 2026 georgenhs Human Interest, This Day In Norwood History

Rescued by Neighbor: Norwood Woman Survives 5-Day Ordeal-July 9, 1979

Discover the heroic story of Jim Rossetsky, an orderly at Norwood Hospital, who discovered his 65-year-old neighbor injured in her bedroom after she had been trapped for five days.

September 30, 1978September 22, 2026 georgenhs Human Interest, This Day In Norwood History

Civic and Social: Couple Recall Half Century of Service to Norwood-September 30, 1978

MIT-trained engineer William Hyland and Smith College alumna Gladys Hyland reflect on nearly 50 years of civic leadership, engineering triumphs, and community service in Norwood.

August 8, 1966August 6, 2026 georgenhs Fun, This Day In Norwood History

Alandale Parkway Neighborhood Boys Host Charity Fair for Muscular Dystrophy-August 8, 1966

Combining summer fun with community service, 10 neighborhood boys on Alandale Parkway spent the spring building games and hosting a weeklong charity fair that raised $31.31 for muscular dystrophy.

May 21, 1948May 12, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Memorial to Dr. Frederick A. Cleveland To Be Dedicated on Memorial Day-This Day In Norwood History-May 21, 1948

The monument to Dr. Cleveland in 2024 Norwood will honor one of its most distinguished citizens this Memorial Day with the unveiling of a permanent memorial to Dr. Frederick A. … Continue reading Memorial to Dr. Frederick A. Cleveland To Be Dedicated on Memorial Day-This Day In Norwood History-May 21, 1948

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