Parishioners and teenagers at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Norwood successfully restored an 1874 Simmonds pipe organ through a cooperative community effort.
Bob Baxter Dominates New England American Legion Baseball Tournament-August 27, 1987
Harvard's All-Ivy League pitcher Bob Baxter led Norwood to success at the 1987 New England American Legion Baseball Tournament with a dominant pitching performance against Concord.
Legion Baseball Built on Wall-August 14, 1987
Entering the Massachusetts state semifinals against Natick, Norwood American Legion baseball is guided by legendary 24-year head coach Pete Wall.
The Master Navigator of Local Commerce-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1980
An 80-year-old former union pioneer and Edison engineer commands the Norwood Chamber, working a grueling 40-hour week.
Norwood Beekeeper Howard C. Ayer Shares Two Decades of Expertise-August 13, 1976
Reflecting on 20 years of beekeeping at his Winslow Avenue home, Harvard electronics specialist Howard C. Ayer discussed the rewards of apiculture, honey production, and pollination alongside his wife Helen.
Norwood Man Named New Dean At Brandeis University-July 16, 1963
Formerly the State Budget Commissioner, Morrissey takes on oversight of student services while continuing to lecture in politics.
Dr. Coakley Attending Institute at Harvard-This Day in Norwood History-July 13, 1961
This Day in Norwood History-July 13, 1961-Dr. Coakley Attending Institute at Harvard
W. Cameron Forbes Dies at 89; Boston Financier, Diplomat-December 26, 1959
W. Cameron Forbes, noted Boston financier and diplomat, died Thursday at the Hotel Vendome. He was 89. He had been in poor health for several years. Mr. Forbes’ chief diplomatic … Continue reading W. Cameron Forbes Dies at 89; Boston Financier, Diplomat-December 26, 1959
W. Cameron Forbes Donates Land for Boston-N. Y. Road-January 24, 1951
A valuable stretch of land nearly a mile long through his Norwood estate has been given to Massachusetts by W. Cameron Forbes, grandson of Ralph Waldo Emerson, as a section … Continue reading W. Cameron Forbes Donates Land for Boston-N. Y. Road-January 24, 1951
Norwood Radio Setting Up Television-FM Department-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1947
IN BUSINESS 25 YEARS — Rosewell A. Norton, right, proprietor of the Norwood Radio, Co., 711 Washington street, Norwood, poses with Gene Wilford in the interior of his completely stocked … Continue reading Norwood Radio Setting Up Television-FM Department-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1947