Quadriplegic advocate John F. Rockett dedicated his life to advancing accessibility, raising $27,000, and championing disability awareness programs in Norwood.
Waldo Nason Is Retired, But Not Really-July 29, 1975
At 67, retired Raytheon engineer Waldo H. Nason volunteers his time driving Norwood's senior citizen mini-bus while remaining active in local politics.
Norwood School Committee Discusses Satellite School Ovens and Bird and Son Air Pollution Compliance-July 29, 1971
The Patriot Ledger reported on Norwood School Committee discussions regarding $10,000 in satellite school oven upgrades to improve the federal Type A lunch program.
John Macchi Retires From Furniture Business Here-July 28, 1965
John Macchi, founder of Macchi Bros. Furniture & Appliance Co. one of the oldest appliance and furniture stores in Norwood and vicinity, has announced his retirement from the furniture business. … Continue reading John Macchi Retires From Furniture Business Here-July 28, 1965
Norwood Is Host To Crew Of Norse Sailing Vessel-July 28, 1964
This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1964-Norwood Is Host To Crew Of Norse Sailing Vessel
Norwood Police Revolver Team Competes in Annual New England Shoot-July 28, 1955
The Norwood selectmen and finance committee funded a four-day trip for the Norwood Police Revolver Team to compete at Camp Curtis Guild in Wakefield.
Jack P. Welch, Local Newsman, Dies Suddenly-July 28, 1955
John P. (Jack) Welch, owner of Welch's Newsstand in Norwood for over 40 years, passed away at Barnstable Hospital at age 80.
Liquor Is Found In Five Norwood Raids-July 28, 1923
Woman Fined $600 Given Three Months, Suspended Dedham Court Wednesday Beatrice Shidlowski of 592 Pleasant st, wife of Joseph Shidlowski, whose home was raided by the town liquor squad yesterday, … Continue reading Liquor Is Found In Five Norwood Raids-July 28, 1923
Snake Surprises Surveyors-July 28, 1905
This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1905-A Fierce Battle
Talk Of The Town-July 28, 1905
These news items were the talk of the town on July 28, 1905 Pictured: The Norwood Telephone Exchange building