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Tag: housing crisis

July 2, 1981July 19, 2026 georgenhs Human Interest, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Greenhouse Resident to Relocate to Quincy-July 02, 1981

In the summer of 1981, a Norwood veteran struggling with housing instability turned a local greenhouse into a makeshift home before the community rallied to find him a more dignified living situation.

July 24, 1980July 24, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Mother of Four Faces Imminent Eviction Amid Severe Local Housing Shortage-July 24, 1980

Norwood mother Janet Duncan and her four young children face imminent eviction and potential shelter at the police station amid a severe lack of rental housing.

August 27, 1948August 26, 2026 georgenhs Legal Disputes, This Day In Norwood History

Court Orders Grow Family To Vacate VFW-This Day In Norwood History-August 27, 1948

VET'S FAMILY SEEKS HOME—Mrs. Mary Grow and her three children Kathleen, 2 Maurine two weeks old, and Albert, are shown at the Norwood V F W Headquarters where they have … Continue reading Court Orders Grow Family To Vacate VFW-This Day In Norwood History-August 27, 1948

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