OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor
Norwood Politics, School Battles & Election Recounts-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1978
A 1978 political firestorm hits Norwood as a tight selectman recount unseals ballots, school budgets trigger a massive lawsuit, and an assessor candidate alleges age bias.
Cadillac Dealer Carl Johnson Honored At Regional Testimonial-June 16, 1978
From founding the Norwood Airport to developing the Route 1 Automile, a local titan receives state and corporate honors.
St. George’s Syrian Orthodox Church Unveils $240,000 Rebuilding Plan Before Zoning Appeals Board-August 19, 1976
St. George's Syrian Orthodox Church presented plans to demolish its 1930s brick building and construct a $240,000 Byzantine-style structure at its Atwood Avenue location in South Norwood.
Political Rift Between Norwood Selectmen and Finance Commission-August 10, 1974
New FinCom members Allan D. Howard and William C. Phipps clashed with veteran selectman William F. Butters over budget cuts, a garbage contract probe, and a recall petition.
Finance Commissioner Allan D. Howard Criticizes Selectman William F. Butters-July 12, 1974
The public feud erupted over a $228,000 waste management contract, highlighting deep-seated political divisions within Norwood municipal government.
Youth Job Picture Brightens: Rent-a-Kid Established-July 9, 1974
Discover how Norwood’s 1974 summer youth employment programs, including the Rent-a-Kid office and the federal consortium based at Winslow School, aimed to provide job opportunities for teenagers.
Norwood FinCom’s Elias Refuses To Resign Amid Recall Threats-June 22, 1974
| A political standoff gridlocks the Finance Commission as a newly elected official breaks rank and drops out of municipal sessions
Petition Expected For Recall Of Norwood FinCom Member-June 21, 1974
Colleagues blast an absent official as a rubber stamp while residents prepare a charter ouster petition.
Mrs. Esther J. Deeb Honored For Services to Norwood Church-December 6, 1956
Esther (Howard) Deeb with entertainer Danny Thomas (photo courtesy of her grandson, Robert S Johnson, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Mrs. Esther J. Deeb, Caravan correspondent in Norwood. Mass., … Continue reading Mrs. Esther J. Deeb Honored For Services to Norwood Church-December 6, 1956