Alumni residents at Sunrise of Norwood presented a custom, hand-assembled 1,000-piece puzzle of the old high school to Principal George Usevich. The heartfelt event honored the school's legacy as the town prepared for the opening of its new facility.
Norwood Takes Opener in American Legion Baseball-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 2001
In a dramatic District 6 playoff game, Norwood Post 70 held off a late-inning rally to defeat Weymouth 8-7. The win gave Norwood the advantage in their best-of-three series.
Slump in Chip Industry Hits Norwood Maker-This Day In Norwood History – July 21, 1998
Analog Devices Inc. struggled with falling revenues in 1998 as global demand for semiconductors and testing equipment plummeted. Despite the fiscal pressure, the Norwood company avoided layoffs, maintaining its workforce through the market downturn.
Road Resurfacing Project in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1978
Faced with decades of neglected road maintenance, Norwood officials debated an ambitious $1.9 million resurfacing plan in 1978. While proponents saw it as a path to smooth roads, others questioned the feasibility of the massive effort.
Norwood Mall Location Back On Market-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1977
The 25-acre property at Route 1 and Union Street in Norwood is back on the market after the Lanning Corp. allowed its development option to lapse. The site, once intended for an innovative specialty mall, is now open for new commercial or industrial proposals.
Zone 6A American Legion Baseball: A Tie for the Ages-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1972
In a crucial Zone 6A American Legion baseball game, Norwood and Needham battled to a 1-1 tie. The game was highlighted by dominant pitching performances from Xaverian's Chris Dixon and Catholic Memorial's Burt Bornstein.