At the annual town meeting on March 7, 1892, a motion was made by John C. Lane and unanimously adopted by the town: "That a standing committee be appointed to further the general interests of the town and especially to consider and devise ways and means of increasing the business done in the town, such recommendation and plans
Intersection at Washington & Winter Streets
The W. Everett Furniture Manufactory. (Norwood Historical Society collection) This intersection has lots going on as far as Norwood History goes. Directly in front of us is the site of … Continue reading Intersection at Washington & Winter Streets
REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN 1923
Published and Presented With the Compliments of George F. WillettChairman Town Planning Board1912 - 1923 Report of ARTHUR A. SHURTLEFF, Town Planner SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS :Zoning, by JOHN P. FOX, ConsultantCivic … Continue reading REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN 1923
Did You Know? Westover
Westover was originally the dream of George Willett. A completely planned community, using more efficient building methods with lower costs and high standards in layout, traffic control, architecture, and landscaping, … Continue reading Did You Know? Westover
Death Knell Sounded For Old Village Hall-This Day in Norwood History-July 18, 1963
This Day in Norwood History-July 18, 1963-Death Knell Sounded For Old Village Hall
George Willett Celebrates 91st Birthday-This Day In Norwood History-August 10, 1961
This Day In Norwood History-August 10, 1961-George Willett Celebrates 91st Birthday
George F. Willett’s Proposal For Forbes Mansion Property-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957
George F. Willett Asks Chance To Be Heard Claiming that the interests of the community would best be served by establishing an engineering school at the Forbes Mansion as part … Continue reading George F. Willett’s Proposal For Forbes Mansion Property-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957
Special Meeting Backs Willett On Cemetery Study-This Day In Norwood History-December 22, 1949
Citizens attending the Special Town Meeting held in Memorial Hall Monday unanimously approved 12 of the 13 articles on the special warrant and ratified a substitute .motion submitted by George … Continue reading Special Meeting Backs Willett On Cemetery Study-This Day In Norwood History-December 22, 1949
Sheepskins Processed At Tannery In One Year Would Stretch 2100 Miles-This Day In Norwood History-August 4, 1949
INDUSTRIAL NORWOOD (This is the second installment of an article on Norwood Industries by Robert A Chadbourne appearing in the current issue of “Industry,'* official spokesman for the Associated. Industries … Continue reading Sheepskins Processed At Tannery In One Year Would Stretch 2100 Miles-This Day In Norwood History-August 4, 1949
George Willett ’s Westover Dreams Near Fulfillment-This Day in Norwood History-January 29, 1948
Town Country Homes Spokesman Tells Selectmen Plans Are All Set George F. Willett's dream for the development of the Westover and Holmwood properties as a model ‘’garden village,” are about … Continue reading George Willett ’s Westover Dreams Near Fulfillment-This Day in Norwood History-January 29, 1948