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August 2, 1986August 22, 2026 georgenhs Fun, Public Health, Recreation, This Day In Norwood History

Mosquitoes Taking a Bite Out of Summer Fun-August 2, 1986

A heavy surge of rain-hatched mosquitoes flooded Norwood, Dedham, and Needham, sparking over 100 complaints per day to the Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project.

July 28, 1979July 26, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Transportation

The Good Old Days on the Trolley-July 28, 1979

Lifelong Norwood resident and trolley historian Carl L. Smith reflected on the golden age of electric street railways, scenic cross-country routes, and freight delivery.

August 11, 1966August 8, 2026 georgenhs Public Health, This Day In Norwood History

State Health Officials Back Norwood Board of Health in Drive to Curb Neponset River Industrial Pollution-August 11, 1966

The State Department of Public Health backed Norwood Health Director Bartley J. King in organizing talks with Bird & Son and Hollingsworth & Vose to curb industrial paper pulp waste polluting the Neponset River.

October 18, 1946October 17, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Buildings, Town Government

New Role For Old Village Hall-This Day In Norwood History-October 18, 1946

New Role For Old Village Hall This Day In Norwood History-October 18, 1946

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