Historic Event Related On Radio George H. Morrill Local late-nite-radio freaks who happened to spin their dials to WGBH-FM, sister station to Boston’s public TV Channel 2, around midnight last … Continue reading George Morrill Started Something When He Bought First Car Ever Sold-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1972
Westover Sold To Boston Group On $277,500 Bid-January 21, 1954
Local Group Topped After Tie Offer George Willett's preliminary plan for Westover Estates. After weeks of negotiations by opposing factions, marked by repeated hearings, conferences, and delays, Westover has at … Continue reading Westover Sold To Boston Group On $277,500 Bid-January 21, 1954
No Fix Ruling On Parking In Effect-This Day in Norwood History-February 16, 1945
Effective last night, the Norwood Police is enforcing the law against all-night parking of automobiles on the streets of the town. The action instructing the police to start the use … Continue reading No Fix Ruling On Parking In Effect-This Day in Norwood History-February 16, 1945
Local Marine Raymond B Rafuse Promoted To Sergeant-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Sgt. Rafuse landed with assault troops on "D” day at Guam, but was wounded on the beach. He was evacuated to a Naval Hospital. Recently he returned to join his … Continue reading Local Marine Raymond B Rafuse Promoted To Sergeant-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Francis C. Heylin Serves Hospital Ship In English Channel-This Day in Norwood History-December 26, 1944
Francis C. Heylin Serves Hospital Ship In English Channel ABOARD THE USS LST 28 IN THE ENGLISH CHANNEL. Nov 22 (Delayed)—Nights when German planes roared in to attack their ship, … Continue reading Francis C. Heylin Serves Hospital Ship In English Channel-This Day in Norwood History-December 26, 1944
Sgt. William J. Flaherty Rotary Club Guest Speaker-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944
A surprise guest speaker appeared at the meeting of the Norwood Rotary Club last night at the Day street headquarters. It was a surprise to the members attending and to … Continue reading Sgt. William J. Flaherty Rotary Club Guest Speaker-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944
Selectmen Delay Vote On Beacon Lot Until Chairman Butters Returns From Illness-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944
The Beacon School Town Has Offer For Corner Lot; Future Library Plans Involved An interesting conflict of responsibilities developed last night at a conference between the trustees of the Morrill … Continue reading Selectmen Delay Vote On Beacon Lot Until Chairman Butters Returns From Illness-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944
Capt. Frederick B Lea Awarded Bronze Star-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1944
For ‘‘efficient organization and supply of all medical detachments in the Division/’ Captain Frederick B. Lea of 104 Nichols street, Norwood. Commanding Officer of Headquarters Company of the 46th Medical … Continue reading Capt. Frederick B Lea Awarded Bronze Star-This Day in Norwood History-December 1, 1944
Town Recreation Program Will Get Underway Monday-This Day in Norwood History-November 16, 1944
Superintendent Releases Schedule For First Week Other Activites To Be Added As Soon As Arrangements Can Be Completed Norwood’s new town-sponsored program of recreation will start rolling next Monday, it … Continue reading Town Recreation Program Will Get Underway Monday-This Day in Norwood History-November 16, 1944
Holy Cross Golfer Breaks Medical Par at Bougainville-This Day In Norwood History-June 24, 1944
Norwood Army Surgeon Decorated with Legion of Merit for Heroism Under Bombing in the Pacific Legion of Merit Lt Col James F. Collins of Norwood, Mass., recently awarded the Legion … Continue reading Holy Cross Golfer Breaks Medical Par at Bougainville-This Day In Norwood History-June 24, 1944