A Changing Landscape on Route 1 Long-time Sumner Street resident Pauline Stonis, 71, can vividly recall when the Neponset Valley Ice Cream store stood virtually alone along Route 1 in … Continue reading From Manufacturing to Retail: The Evolution of Route 1 in Norwood-October 17, 1994
Young Norwood Mechanic Builds Custom MG-Jeep Hybrid-October 18, 1982
The Birth of a Bright Yellow Hybrid-October 18, 1982 Motorists traveling around Norwood have likely caught sight of an unusual, eye-catching vehicle cruising local streets. From a distance, the bright … Continue reading Young Norwood Mechanic Builds Custom MG-Jeep Hybrid-October 18, 1982
New England Home for Little Wanderers Fights to Keep Norwood Foster Program for Teenage Girls-October 15, 1982
Facing a cease and desist order from the building inspector, the New England Home for Little Wanderers appeals to keep its teenage foster home on Walpole Street.
Library Exhibit Caps Bicentennial Celebration-October 18, 1976
The Morrill Memorial Library in Norwood opened a special exhibition of handcrafted Bicentennial projects yesterday, marking the official finale of the town's year-long 200th anniversary observance. Coordinated by adult services … Continue reading Library Exhibit Caps Bicentennial Celebration-October 18, 1976
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.
Three Local World War II Heroes Returned Home to Norwood for Final Military Honors-July 31, 1948
Fallen WWII servicemen Cpl. John E. Curran, Cpl. Joseph A. Selukas, and S/Sgt. Edward C. Erker were returned from England to Norwood for full military honors and burial.
Sansone Motors Building Modern Auto Showroom-This Day In Norwood History-October 18, 1946
Sansone Motors Building Modern Auto Showroom This Day In Norwood History-October 18, 1946
Local Woman Has Many Fine Colonial Antiques-This Day in Norwood History-October 16, 1940
Mrs. Daniel H. Philbrook of 145 Walpole st. has an imposing collection of antiques which date back hundreds of years. In a modest dwelling at 145 Walpole st. unknown to … Continue reading Local Woman Has Many Fine Colonial Antiques-This Day in Norwood History-October 16, 1940
Boston Club Visits George H. Morrill’s New Home, “The Pines”-October 19, 1894
The members of the Boston club held their annual fete champetre at Norwood, as the guests of George H. Morrill Jr, yesterday, and it was the consensus of opinion of all present that it was one of the most enjoyable outings of the club since Its organization. The members left the New England depot on the 10 am train.