Discover the story behind 480 Washington Street, once the town's premier medical hub in 1959, and the 1977 efforts to reconcile its high market price with local demand for office space.
Meeting Ignores School Pleas, Cuts Budget By $126,558-June 15, 1971
A fierce debate over encumbered funds and municipal parity dominates a marathon Norwood Town Meeting session over the town budget.
Fire Department Salary Parity Defeated-June 11, 1971
A 70-minute quorum delay sets the stage for a tumultuous night of budget slashing at the 1971 Norwood Town Meeting, leaving town leadership reeling and firefighters without wage parity
Dr. Coakley Named “Man of the Year”-June 2, 1970
Education Takes Center Stage On a busy Tuesday evening in town, the Norwood Chamber of Commerce gathered for its annual meeting to handle elections and celebrate local leadership. On a … Continue reading Dr. Coakley Named “Man of the Year”-June 2, 1970
Norwood Kills Funds For School Addition-June 26, 1969
Voters approve a $1,000 Endean Park drainage compromise and reverse a zoning rule to relocate Carl A. Johnson's Norwood Cadillac Co. along Route 1.
Norwood Historical Society Presented With Gown And Gavel-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964
New plans and ideas were formulated and discussed at the quarterly meeting of the Norwood Historical Society, held Sunday afternoon, January 26, at Day House, Society Headquarters. Mrs. Frederick P. … Continue reading Norwood Historical Society Presented With Gown And Gavel-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964
Town Meeting Votes Warrant In 7 Minutes-This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1961
This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1961-Town Meeting Votes Warrant In 7 Minutes
Local Auxiliary Police Pistol Team Ends Brilliant Season-This Day in Norwood History-June 30, 1955
This Day in Norwood History-June 30, 1955-Local Auxiliary Police Pistol Team Ends Brilliant Season
Air Raid Test Best Yet, All Traffic At Complete Standstill-This Day in Norwood History-June 15, 1954
A coordinated Civil Defense drill brings Norwood to a complete halt in under two minutes, showcasing the town’s readiness and regional cooperation. ========================================================= NOT A CREATURE WAS STIRRING — This … Continue reading Air Raid Test Best Yet, All Traffic At Complete Standstill-This Day in Norwood History-June 15, 1954
Four Norwood Young Men Arrested and Two Admit Breaking Into Homes to Furnish Robbers’ Roost in Foxboro-This Day In Norwood History-April 18, 1929
KNIGHT HAWKS’ NEST GIVES UP RICH LOOT SOME OF THE BOOTY RECOVERED FROM OLD FARMHOUSE IN FOXBORO FOXBORO, April 18—Their home town being too citified for an organization with a … Continue reading Four Norwood Young Men Arrested and Two Admit Breaking Into Homes to Furnish Robbers’ Roost in Foxboro-This Day In Norwood History-April 18, 1929