Norwood’s Living History-Study Town Planning

At the annual town meeting on March 1, 1909, a committee was formed to investigate the financial condition of the town. This committee consisted of George F. Willett, chairman, the … Continue reading Norwood’s Living History-Study Town Planning

This Day in Norwood History-April 21, 1955-Norwood Bank Reaches $15 Million Mark

Norwood’s First Bank Is Largest Massachusetts Co-operative Bank Located Outside A Metropolitan Trading Area The Norwood Co-Operative Bank, Norwood’s first bank, established in 1889, has set another milestone with the … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-April 21, 1955-Norwood Bank Reaches $15 Million Mark

This Day In Norwood History-February 15, 1915-Jennie Fales Becomes First Woman To Head Town Department

Board of Relief at Norwood Organizes With Mrs. Jennie F. Fales as Chairman NORWOOD, Feb 15 -For the first time in the history of the town of Norwood a woman … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-February 15, 1915-Jennie Fales Becomes First Woman To Head Town Department

This Day In Norwood History-December 5, 1903-Hon Frank A. Fales Will Begin Duties as Norwood’s New Postmaster

Will Begin Duties at Once. HON FRANK A. FALES, Norwood’s New Postmaster. NORWOOD, Dec 5—Hon Frank A. Fales received his commission, appointing him to the position of postmaster, left vacant … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-December 5, 1903-Hon Frank A. Fales Will Begin Duties as Norwood’s New Postmaster

This Day In Norwood History – July 13

FIRST GRADUATION OF NORWOOD HIGH SCHOOL The Everett School, 1885 FRIDAY, JULY 13 1934- THE NORWOOD MESSENGER By DR. RALPH METCALF FOGG What a wonderful high school we have in … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History – July 13