Top This Day in Norwood History Posts-May 2026 From Prohibition‑era liquor raids to championship seasons, neighborhood histories, and lives of service, May’s most‑read stories trace Norwood’s character across more than … Continue reading Top Posts-May 2026
The “No-Sleep” Mustangs Come Within a Whisker of a State Title-This Day in Norwood History-June 1, 1992
Running on adrenaline after prom night, Norwood’s boys track team delivered one of the gutsiest performances in school history—missing a state title by a single point.
The Great 1981 Ambulance Fee Debate-This Day In Norwood History-June 1, 1981
The End of the "Free Ride" In the spring of 1981, Massachusetts municipalities were collectively holding their breath. The landmark tax-limiting measure known as Proposition 2½ had just passed the … Continue reading The Great 1981 Ambulance Fee Debate-This Day In Norwood History-June 1, 1981
Volunteer Group Seeks More “Fishermen”-This Day In Norwood History-June 1, 1971
A mimeographed flyer will be available at Norwood churches next Sunday asking people, "Do you want to be a fisherman?" It will not be for some sportsmen's group's annual fishing … Continue reading Volunteer Group Seeks More “Fishermen”-This Day In Norwood History-June 1, 1971
John B. Kennedy Sworn In As Town Manager-This Day in Norwood History-June 1, 1950
June 1, 1950-John B. Kennedy Sworn In As Town Manager
Town Honors Hero War Dead-This Day in Norwood History-June 1, 1945
This Day in Norwood History-June 1, 1945-Town Honors Hero War Dead
Marty Callaghan Holds World Baseball Record-This Day In Norwood History-June 1, 1923
This Day In Norwood History-June 1, 1923-Marty Callaghan Holds World Baseball Record
Marty Callaghan Holds World Baseball Record-This Day In Norwood History-June 1, 1923
New Englanders in the Big Leagues Marty Callaghan - Chicago Cubs How many residents of Norwood realize that the town possesses in Martin F. Callaghan, of 97 Broadway, the joint … Continue reading Marty Callaghan Holds World Baseball Record-This Day In Norwood History-June 1, 1923
Talk Of The Town-This Day in Norwood History-June 1, 1900
These news items were the talk of the town on June 1, 1900 Pictured: The Guild School in 1894. The school was located on Central St near Guild St, diagonally opposite the current Post office. The building burned down in 1929.