OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor
Planning Ahead for Norwood Special Town Meeting, Allan Howard Enters Selectmen Race, and Local Developments-September 16, 1975
Norwood officials line up warrant items for an upcoming special town meeting, Finance Commissioner Allan Howard announces a run for selectman, and Franchi Brothers buy land for apartments.
Norwood Fire Lt. Michael Benedetti Saves 11-Year-Old Boy from Burning Home-October 8, 1974
When Fire Lieutenant Michael Benedetti rescued 11-year-old Edward Doucet from the boy’s burning home early Sunday morning, the chaotic speed of the rescue left him no time to even check … Continue reading Norwood Fire Lt. Michael Benedetti Saves 11-Year-Old Boy from Burning Home-October 8, 1974
Suspicious Fire Damages Shed-July 10, 1973
⠀ Early on the morning of July 10, 1973, a fire of "suspicious origin," possibly linked to vandalism, caused approximately $2,000 in damage to a lawn shed located behind 429 … Continue reading Suspicious Fire Damages Shed-July 10, 1973
Senior Citizens Prepare for Fall Fair and Centennial Ball-August 31, 1972
A whirlwind of activity fills the elderly drop-in center in Norwood as local seniors put the finishing touches on preparations for their upcoming Fall Fair, scheduled for September 30. Craft … Continue reading Senior Citizens Prepare for Fall Fair and Centennial Ball-August 31, 1972
Fire Chief Requests Emergency Funding for Replacement Pumper Truck-September 8, 1971
Fire Chief Irving J. Dobson warns selectmen that Norwood faces extreme vulnerability for the fall brush fire season after the breakdown of a 1949 pumper truck.
Fire Department Salary Parity Defeated-June 11, 1971
A 70-minute quorum delay sets the stage for a tumultuous night of budget slashing at the 1971 Norwood Town Meeting, leaving town leadership reeling and firefighters without wage parity
Norwood Pupils To Attend Double Sessions After $2M Fire-January 25, 1971
Blaze at junior high 'was set’ Students look at fire damage (Bill Ryserson Photo) Seven hundred fifty pupils from Norwood South Junior High School, which was gutted by a $2 … Continue reading Norwood Pupils To Attend Double Sessions After $2M Fire-January 25, 1971
Abandoned Grace Episcopal Church Scheduled for Demolition-September 9, 1967
The abandoned Grace Episcopal Church on Walpole Street is scheduled for demolition next week to make way for a contemporary eight-office medical center planned by three Norwood doctors.
Space Age Display Tour In Visit At Nortronics-August 11, 1965
This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965-Space Age Display Tour In Visit At Nortronics