A long, grinding tournament matchup turned wild as Norwood clawed back from a five‑run deficit, blasted two game‑saving homers, and leaned on an unlikely pitching hero.
Newly Formed Alliance Targets Day House Carriage House Restoration-June 6, 1981
To rescue a crumbling piece of 1860s heritage, the newly formed Norwood Historic Preservation Alliance launches its first public campaign at the library.
Talk of the Town-June 6, 1978
The Norwood Planning Board moves to claim an $18,000 construction loan from builder Richard Saccone for unfinished roads at Grandview Estates, while also endorsing a major zoning shift at the old Norwood Arena site on Route 1.
Promotion Exercises At Shaare Tefilah Temple-This Day in Norwood History-June 6, 1954
June 6, 1954-The members of the Sunday School classes of Temple Shaare Tefilah held their promotion exercises last Sunday and were given their certificates
Male Teacher At Each Elementary School For First Time Next Fall-This Day in Norwood History-June 6, 1950
Superintendent Lynch Announces Wide‑Ranging Teacher Reassignments for 1950–51 A series of significant personnel changes across the Norwood Public Schools for the 1950–51 academic year were announced over the weekend by … Continue reading Male Teacher At Each Elementary School For First Time Next Fall-This Day in Norwood History-June 6, 1950
Dr. Francis M. Cragin, Dead-This Day In Norwood History-June 6, 1911
Prominent Resident of Norwood Found Dead Sitting in a Chair In His Office. THE LATE DR FRANCIS M. CRAGIN. Dr. Francis M. Cragin was found dead sitting in his chair … Continue reading Dr. Francis M. Cragin, Dead-This Day In Norwood History-June 6, 1911
Band Stand Location Debated-This Day in Norwood History-June 6, 1902
Finding a fitting location for public gatherings or band concerts was becoming a challenge in Norwood by 1902. The subject of building a bandstand in one of the parks close to the center of town was raised yet again. It would be years before George Willett spearheaded the construction of the Town Common that we know today, but the area, called "Hook Square" in the article, was still proposed. The bandstand was eventually constructed in the Everett lot, in what is now Aaron Guild Square.
Class of 1874 High School Reunion-This Day in Norwood History-June 6, 1891
During the first High School reunion in Norwood's history, Dr Ralph M. Fogg suggested the formation of an Alumni Association. on this day in Norwood history- June 6, 1891.