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October 16, 1978October 15, 2026 georgenhs Board of Selectmen, This Day In Norwood History

Controversial Town Towing Policy Reaches Boiling Point-October 16, 1978

Selectmen Weigh Adding a Fourth Contractor- A long-standing municipal debate over Norwood's official police towing rotation is set to reach a dramatic head tonight, as the Board of Selectmen prepares … Continue reading Controversial Town Towing Policy Reaches Boiling Point-October 16, 1978

October 16, 1974October 15, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Fire Department, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Firefighters Deliver Healthy Baby Girl in Unexpected Home Emergency-October 16, 1974

Quick-thinking Norwood firefighters James Flaherty and Donald Towne deliver a healthy baby girl at home after an emergency call from machinist Thomas McDonough.

October 16, 1974October 15, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Civil Defense Units Test Readiness Against Mock Hurricane Beaufort-October 16, 1974

Norwood Civil Defense forces participate in a regional mock hurricane drill, testing emergency communications and disaster response protocols.

July 20, 1961July 19, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Hospital, This Day In Norwood History

Cornerstone in Place For New Hospital Wing-This Day in Norwood History-July 20, 1961

This Day in Norwood History-July 20, 1961-Cornerstone in Place For New Hospital Wing

August 4, 1949August 4, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Water Supply Lowest Ever; May Ask Walpole For Help-This Day In Norwood History-August 4, 1949

AN IMPORTANT MAN THESE DAYS — Henry Bergeron, engineer at the Ellis Pumping Station, has an important job these hot days seeing to it that the water supply is kept … Continue reading Water Supply Lowest Ever; May Ask Walpole For Help-This Day In Norwood History-August 4, 1949

Norwood Civic Association
October 3, 1918September 25, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Emergency Hospital Opened at Norwood Civic Association-This Day in Norwood History-October 3, 1918

Emergency Hospital Opened at Norwood Civic Association-This Day in Norwood History-October 3, 1918

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