At the annual town meeting on March 7, 1892, a motion was made by John C. Lane and unanimously adopted by the town: "That a standing committee be appointed to further the general interests of the town and especially to consider and devise ways and means of increasing the business done in the town, such recommendation and plans
Judge Halloran of Dedham Court Is Dead at 70-This Day In Norwood History-January 10, 1941
JUDGE JAMES A. HALLORAN NORWOOD. Jan. 9—Judge James A. Halloran, 70, associate justice of Dedham District Court for 30 years, and Norwood town counsel and moderator for 25 years, died … Continue reading Judge Halloran of Dedham Court Is Dead at 70-This Day In Norwood History-January 10, 1941
Town Manager’s Position Defined By George Willett-This Day in Norwood History-June 17, 1938
June 17, 1938-Through an open letter to the Norwood Board of Selectmen released to the press, George F. Willett, as chairman of the town committee which prepared the town charter, has stated "that it was the intention of that committee that the town manager should carry certain defined responsibilities....
Committee Meet To Discuss Pond Property Status-This Day in Norwood History-June 1, 1938
This Day in Norwood History-June 1, 1938-Committee Meet To Discuss Pond Property Status
Walter F. Tilton Is Honored By Fellow Citizens Of Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-July 2, 1937
This Day in Norwood History-July 2, 1937-Walter F. Tilton Is Honored By Fellow Citizens Of Norwood A truly great man, who gave so much to the Town of Norwood.
Norwood Selectmen Propose Liquor Laws-This Day in Norwood History-September 4, 1934
In this famous 1934 photo, patrons bid farewell to the 18th Amendment that legalized Prohibition and which was repealed by the 21st Amendment on Dec. 5, 1933. Imagno—Getty Images Tue, Sep … Continue reading Norwood Selectmen Propose Liquor Laws-This Day in Norwood History-September 4, 1934
Three Locations Proposed for New Postoffice-This Day In Norwood History-April 14, 1931
NORWOOD VOTERS SELECT TWO SITES Stars mark two of the locations proposed for the post office- the "Willet Site" on Washington st adjacent to the Norwood Town Hall, and a … Continue reading Three Locations Proposed for New Postoffice-This Day In Norwood History-April 14, 1931
Norwood Will Dedicate Memorial Building Tomorrow-This Day In Norwood History-November 10, 1928
Norwood Will Dedicate Memorial Building Tomorrow-This Day In Norwood History-November 10, 1928
Dedication of Norwood Municipal Building Scheduled For Nov. 11-This Day in Norwood History-September 28, 1928
NORWOOD, Sept 28-The new Memorial Municipal Building will be dedicated on Armistice Day, Sunday, Nov 11, immediately after the exercises the first carillon concert will be given, and a second … Continue reading Dedication of Norwood Municipal Building Scheduled For Nov. 11-This Day in Norwood History-September 28, 1928
Cornerstone Laid for Norwood Town Hall-This Day in Norwood History-November 13, 1927
Cornerstone Laid for Norwood Town Hall-This Day in Norwood History-November 13, 1927