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October 17, 1994October 15, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

From Manufacturing to Retail: The Evolution of Route 1 in Norwood-October 17, 1994

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

October 17, 1990October 15, 2026 georgenhs Automile, Board of Selectmen, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Heads to Court with Auto Dealer Ernie Boch-October 17, 1990

Dealership Dispute Headed to Norfolk Superior Court After five weeks of stalled negotiations and failed attempts to reach an out-of-court compromise, the town of Norwood is officially preparing to face … Continue reading Norwood Heads to Court with Auto Dealer Ernie Boch-October 17, 1990

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 18, 1976October 17, 2026 georgenhs bicentennial, Morrill Memorial Library, This Day In Norwood History

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

October 18, 1965October 17, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Overcomes Braintree 12-0 via Second-Half Aerial Attack-October 18, 1965

Defense and Second-Half Adjustments Salvage Victory Entering the contest as heavy favorites in the Bay State Football League, Coach Art Gulla's undefeated Norwood squad found itself locked in a frustrating … Continue reading Norwood Overcomes Braintree 12-0 via Second-Half Aerial Attack-October 18, 1965

October 19, 1964October 17, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Defeats Braintree 14-6 Behind Defensive Shifts and Vito Anello-October 19, 1964

Defensive Shake-Up Sparks Norwood's Victory-October 19, 1964 "It’s time for a change," is a familiar refrain with elections just weeks away, but Norwood High School football coach Art Gulla proved … Continue reading Norwood Defeats Braintree 14-6 Behind Defensive Shifts and Vito Anello-October 19, 1964

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

October 16, 1940October 15, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

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

October 18, 1932October 17, 2026 georgenhs Uncategorized

Norwood Woman Leaps to Death From 31st Floor of New York Hotel-October 18, 1932

Norwood Woman Leaps to Death From 31st Floor of New York Hotel-This Day in Norwood History-October 18, 1932

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