Masonic Temple Dedicated-This Day in Norwood History- September 27, 1917
Frederick W. Hamilton, GS, as GM ActsNew Temple of Orient Lodge Will Be Ready in December EZRA I. HIBBARD. W. M The comer stone of the new Masonic Temple on … Continue reading Norwood Masons Lay Cornerstone-This Day in Norwood History-August 13, 1916
NORWOOD. Maas., Oct. 7. The business of this town will be conducted hereafter by a general manager, the citizens having voted last night for a change in the plan of government. Under the pew plan, five selectmen will be elected, and they will choose a manager whose duties will include supervision of the poor, highway, water, sewer, park, and street departments.
Police Chief Lavers Suspended, Refuses to Open Safe-This Day in Norwood History-September 30, 1913
Chief of Police Again Refuses to Open Up Strong Box.Charges to Be Preferred Soon, It Is Expected. Safe Double Locked By Selectmen NORWOOD. Sept 29 Following* close on his return … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-September 30, 1913-Police Chief Lavers Suspended, Refuses to Open Safe
GRAFT ALLEGED IN NORWOOD AFFIDAVITS Names of Lithuanians Are Signed to Papers. At a late hour Saturday night Chairman James A. Hartshorn of the local Board of Selectmen was accosted … Continue reading Norwood Police Chief James Lavers Charged With Taking Small Sums of Money-This Day in Norwood History- September 21, 1913
TO CLEAN UP NORWOOD Garbage piled behind Norwood shops and houses (Photo donated by Herbert Wiggins) NORWOOD - Clean up clubs among the school children have made one of the … Continue reading School Children Start an Issue on Collecting Garbage for the Town Meeting-This Day In Norwood History-February 27, 1911
NORWOOD’S FOURTH. NORWOOD. July 3— Norwood hopes to excel all its previous efforts in celebration of the Fourth of July. The antique and horrible parade promises to be more than … Continue reading Fourth of July Celebration, It Is Hoped, Will Excel All Previous Efforts-This Day In Norwood History- July 3, 1907
Event a Most Notable Social Success. Business Association of Norwood Celebrates Tenth Anniversary and Ladies’ Night NORWOOD, Jan 6—The celebration of its 10th anniversary and ladies’ night by the Norwood … Continue reading Business Association of Norwood Celebrates Tenth Anniversary and Ladies’ Night.-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1904
This is the first article in a new series, "Origin of Norwood Names", where we will attempt to determine the story behind the naming of different places, buildings, and streets in Norwood. If you know the origin of a name in Norwood, please send us the information at george@norwoodhistoricalsociety.org.
