Skip to content
Norwood Historical Society

Norwood Historical Society

  • Home
  • Events
  • Explore
    • Archives
    • Norwood’s Neighborhoods
    • The F. Holland Day House
    • This Day In Norwood History
    • Wonderful Women of Norwood
  • Get Involved
    • Membership
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Shop
  • Contact

Tag: James J. Drummey

July 29, 1965July 29, 2026 georgenhs Board of Selectmen, This Day In Norwood History

Selectmen Consider Abandoning Willett Parkway Amid Discussions on Gravel Removal, Industry, and Conservation-July 29, 1965

Norwood selectmen discussed abandoning Willett Parkway to clear access roads, while Barcolene Inc. proposed a new Lennox Street plant amid local zoning debates.

August 28, 1963August 27, 2026 georgenhs Real Estate Development, This Day In Norwood History

New Shopping Center Proposed on Walpole Street-August 28, 1963

Developers propose a 75,000-square-foot shopping center featuring a First National supermarket and W. T. Grant on Walpole Street, drawing debate over traffic and zoning.

June 29, 1961July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Town Meeting Votes Warrant In 7 Minutes-This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1961

This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1961-Town Meeting Votes Warrant In 7 Minutes

August 1, 1957July 31, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Police Department, Police, Public Safety, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Police Radar Set Makes Debut Here-August 1, 1957

Norwood Police tested speed radar equipment for the first time on this day in Norwood history, August 1, 1957.

July 15, 1957July 19, 2026 georgenhs Crime, This Day In Norwood History

Bomb Scare Routs 2000- July 15, 1957

Bathers at New Pond In Norwood Evacuated Telephone Tip Leads to Battery Under Building A warning that a bomb was in the sands at the beach of New Pond caused … Continue reading Bomb Scare Routs 2000- July 15, 1957

July 21, 1955July 19, 2026 georgenhs Environment, This Day In Norwood History

Joint Board Asks 12-Mile Neponset River Dredging-This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1955

This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1955-Joint Board Asks 12-Mile Neponset River Dredging

Norwood Hospital 1926 Building (1929 postcard)
August 31, 1926August 30, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Hospital To Be Opened For Inspection-This Day in Norwood History- August 31, 1926

This Day in Norwood History- August 31, 1926-Norwood Hospital To Be Opened For Inspection

Posts navigation

Newer posts

Hours & Info

93 Day Street
Norwood, MA 02062
1-781 762 9197
info@norwoodhistoricalsociety.org
Contact us for an appointment
  • Facebook Icon
  • Instagram
  • Threads
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Mail
Our programs are supported in part by a grant from the Norwood Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

Powered by WordPress.com.
Loading Comments...