In Memory of Timothy J. McDonough (February 21, 1965 – March 12, 2026)

A Life of Service, Community, and Unwavering Norwood Pride On March 12, 2026, the Town of Norwood lost one of its most dedicated public servants and most beloved neighbors with … Continue reading In Memory of Timothy J. McDonough (February 21, 1965 – March 12, 2026)

Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of February 2023

We want to know- what was your favorite story this month? Here are the top posts for February 2023: In Memoriam-John J. Carroll House Styles Found in the Christian Hill … Continue reading Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of February 2023

In Memoriam-John J. Carroll

Norwood General Manager John J. Carroll (photo: Boston Globe) John J. Carroll 1928-2023 Born to Irish immigrant parents in Boston, John J. Carroll graduated with a civil engineering degree from … Continue reading In Memoriam-John J. Carroll

In Memoriam-James R. Savage

400 Gather to Mourn Slain Norwood Teen-This Day In Norwood History-June 15, 1990

A community gathers in grief as family, friends, and classmates from Norwood High School mourn a friendly teenager with dreams of Howard University.

In Memoriam: Clement A. Riley (1905–1988)

Norwood honors the life of Clement A. Riley, a towering figure in local government and state public safety whose decades of service left a lasting civic legacy.

Francis W. Smith, Former Town Manager and Selectman, Passes Away-This Day In Norwood History-July 7, 1986

Francis W. Smith died Friday at Norwood Hospital after a brief illness. He was a former town manager and selectman with a long career in industrial engineering.

In Memoriam: Louis Orent, 94, Founder of Orent Brothers Clothing Store-May 15, 1983

Louis Orent, a pioneering figure in New England retail and a beloved member of the Norwood community, passed away Friday in Hollywood, Florida, at the age of 94. Known widely … Continue reading In Memoriam: Louis Orent, 94, Founder of Orent Brothers Clothing Store-May 15, 1983

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

In Memoriam-John A. Abdallah

Deceased • November 11, 1968 John A. Abdallah served the Town of Norwood as a Selectman for four full three-year terms and served as its Chairman in 1967. At the … Continue reading In Memoriam-John A. Abdallah