Honoring Norwood’s Veterans

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

New Look For An Old Norwood Landmark-This Day in Norwood History-July 31, 2014

This Day in Norwood History-July 31, 2014-New look for an old Norwood landmark

Preservation Completed at Norwood Memorial Municipal Building-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 2014

Norwood, MA—The late-gothic Norwood Memorial Municipal Building was built in 1927-28, and consists of a four-story solid masonry structure with split-face granite block veneer and limestone bandings. The existing roof … Continue reading Preservation Completed at Norwood Memorial Municipal Building-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 2014

Flood Revives Push For New Police StationThis Day in Norwood History-August 9, 1998

Despite previous failures, new vote likely in Norwood Dean Raymond, identification specialist with the Norwood Police Department, looked over ruins of the station’s roil call room on June 14. About … Continue reading Flood Revives Push For New Police StationThis Day in Norwood History-August 9, 1998

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

The Story of Norwood’s Eiffel Tower-This Day In Norwood History-August 28, 1985

This Day In Norwood History-August 28, 1985-The Story of Norwood's Eiffel Tower

Northrop Opens Plant in Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-October 8, 1976

Northrop Opens Plant in Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-October 8, 1976

This Day in Norwood History-October 8, 1976-Northrop opens plant in Norwood

While Gov. Dukakis listens, Thomas 0. Paine, president and chief operations of new Norwood plant of firm’s Precision Products Department. At right, officer of Northrop Corp., speaks (left) to audience … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-October 8, 1976-Northrop opens plant in Norwood

Norwood Pupils To Attend Double Sessions After $2M Fire-This Day In Norwood History-January 25, 1971

Blaze at junior high 'was set’ Students look at fire damage (Bill Ryserson Photo) Seven hundred fifty pupils from Norwood South Junior High School, which was gutted by a $2 … Continue reading Norwood Pupils To Attend Double Sessions After $2M Fire-This Day In Norwood History-January 25, 1971

In Memoriam-John A. Abdallah

Deceased • November 11, 1968 John A. Abdallah served the Town of Norwood as a Selectman for four full three-year terms and served as its Chairman in 1967. At the … Continue reading In Memoriam-John A. Abdallah