Selectman Harry Butters with Norwood's Gold Star Mothers in front of the Roll of Honor (Photo taken by Harry Surrette, donated by Rick Smith) (Address delivered by Harry B. Butters, … Continue reading Our Heroic Dead
Butters Family Sells Pharmacy-July 20, 1990
1973 South Norwood Pharmacy Ad A significant chapter in the history of South Norwood business and family legacy came to an end on July 20, 1990. The Butters family pharmacy, … Continue reading Butters Family Sells Pharmacy-July 20, 1990
School Board Confronts Stalled Teacher Negotiations and Implements Stricter High School Credit Policies-June 20, 1974
From 1912 chair distributions to honoring a World War II veteran patrolman, the school board settles wide dockets.
Residents Oppose Planned Electricity Lines-June 19, 1968
A tense municipal standoff unfolded in June 1968 when neighborhood homeowners confronted Norwood Light Superintendent William J. Kates over eminent domain land takings for a two-mile power line extension.
Petition For Swimming Pool At Fr McAleer’s- March 13, 1959
Last Minute Effort May Get Approval For some 18 years there has been talk of a swimming pool at Fr. McAleer Playground, but for one reason or another it never … Continue reading Petition For Swimming Pool At Fr McAleer’s- March 13, 1959
Grand Opening for Star Market-April 10, 1958
11 Apr 1958, Fri The Boston Globe
Norwood Star Market Opens-April 9, 1958
The Norwood Star Market opened it's doors on April 9th, 1958. The building has been expanded several times and is now Shaw's supermarket. Hiring for the Norwood Star Market began … Continue reading Norwood Star Market Opens-April 9, 1958
Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-October 7, 1954
Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1954
Banquet Honors Veteran Firemen On Retirement-This Day in Norwood History-June 3, 1954
June 3, 1954 At the Norwood fire station last Thursday night, two of Norwood's firefighters, Bertram Sparrow and William Travers, who have retired, were given a testimonial banquet.
700 Irish Attend Norwood Celebration-March 17, 1952
NORWOOD March 17 — More than 700 Irish residents of this community attended the annual St Patrick's Day observance tonight at the State Armory here. Msgr. Jeremiah F. Minihan, pastor … Continue reading 700 Irish Attend Norwood Celebration-March 17, 1952