Map of South Norwood showing were some of the major employers were located. An easy walk away. (Source: Mapcarta.com - edited by LLKearney) To travel from one end of South … Continue reading Points of Interest: South Norwood’s Changing Street Scape
Pfc. Ralph Emerson Shackley
Ralph E. Shackley Pfc. Ralph F. Shackley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shackley of 93 East Cross street, was reported missing in action while taking part in the Sicilian … Continue reading Pfc. Ralph Emerson Shackley
Happy Birthday Norwood Massachusetts!
Aaron Guild is featured on the Norwood Town Seal. When word of the fighting at the Battle of Lexington and Concord reached South Dedham, Guild famously dropped his low and … Continue reading Happy Birthday Norwood Massachusetts!
Mother of Four Faces Imminent Eviction Amid Severe Local Housing Shortage-July 24, 1980
Norwood mother Janet Duncan and her four young children face imminent eviction and potential shelter at the police station amid a severe lack of rental housing.
Norwood School Administration Relocates to Willett School-July 24, 1980
The Norwood School Administration relocated to the George F. Willett School and enacted strict new graduation credit requirements.
Selectmen Authorize Water Main Connection and Space Transfers for Phased-Out Schools-June 26, 1974
Shaw Street Infrastructure Upgrades Approved While Winslow and Shattuck Buildings Repurposed for Town Services The Board of Selectmen enacted a series of municipal infrastructure and real estate management decisions during … Continue reading Selectmen Authorize Water Main Connection and Space Transfers for Phased-Out Schools-June 26, 1974
Norwood In The Service-August 15, 1957
Highlighting local military and civilian achievements, Norwood residents Frank Bilotta began basic training at Fort Dix, Charles J. Jurgelewicz earned marksmanship honors at Fort Belvoir, and John W. Murphy completed accounting certification.
Bird’s Eye View Of Norwood-December 14, 1953
BIRD'S EYE VIEW OF NORWOOD is furnished in this first aerial picture of the town taken since before the war. This photo was made from a Piper Cub from the … Continue reading Bird’s Eye View Of Norwood-December 14, 1953
Pfc. John E. Johnson Is Commended For Work In Korea-This Day in Norwood History-January 21, 1948
Pfc. John E. Johnson Is Commended For Work In Korea Private First Class John E. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E Johnson of 58 East Cross street, was … Continue reading Pfc. John E. Johnson Is Commended For Work In Korea-This Day in Norwood History-January 21, 1948
Citizens of Tomorrow-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1948
Top row (left to right): Five-year-old Sheila Ruscitti of SO Cross street; four-and-a-half-year-old Joseph Heylin of 510 Nahatan street, and Mary McKinnon, aged seven, of 10 School street. Bottom row … Continue reading Citizens of Tomorrow-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1948