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
School Board Confronts Stalled Teacher Negotiations and Implements Stricter High School Credit Policies-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History- 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-This Day In Norwood History- March 13, 1959
Grand Opening for Star Market-This Day In Norwood History-April 10, 1958
11 Apr 1958, Fri The Boston Globe
Norwood Star Market Opens-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-April 9, 1958
Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-March 17, 1952
Full Use To Be Made Of Hawes Swimming Pool’s New $20,000 Facilities-This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1949
This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1949-Full Use To Be Made Of Hawes Swimming Pool's New $20,000 Facilities