Honoring Norwood’s Veterans

Norwood has a long history of proud military service, going back as far as the Colonial Wars, and the town and townspeople have done an excellent job of paying tribute … Continue reading Honoring Norwood’s Veterans

In Memoriam-James R. Savage

Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 2013

Ray Martin. Seven teams pursued the prospect. The Red Sox even sent a scout to Ray Martin’s Norwood High School prom, In 1943, Norwood High School senior Ray Martin pitched … Continue reading Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 2013

In Memoriam – Walter Blasenak

Former Norwood Town Manager, Dead At 71 Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the United Church of Norwood for Walter A. Blasenak, who was Norwood town … Continue reading In Memoriam – Walter Blasenak

Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Dies At 54-This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1973

J. M. Murphy, police chief of Norwood (photo credit: Lieutenant Brian P. Murphy) Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy, 54, died yesterday at Norwood Hospital, where he was admitted Thanksgiving … Continue reading Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Dies At 54-This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1973

Jack P. Welch, Local Newsman, Dies Suddenly-This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1955

This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1955-Jack P. Welch, Local Newsman, Dies Suddenly

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

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

Ask Hebrew Section At Cemetery-This Day In Norwood History-October 8, 1948

This is the section of Highland Cemetery referred to in the article. Temple Shaare Tefilah erected a statue of the burning bush a few years ago. The Board of Selectmen … Continue reading Ask Hebrew Section At Cemetery-This Day In Norwood History-October 8, 1948

Bodies of 3 WWII Heroes Coming Home For Burial-This Day In Norwood History-July 31, 1948

This Day In Norwood History-July 31, 1948-Bodies of 3 WWII Heroes Coming Home For Burial