Wonderful Women of Norwood-Emily Curtis Fisher
A final walk through Senior Hall. On June 11, 2011, more than 2,000 alumni from near and far packed the 85-year-old "School on the Hill" for the Norwood High School Alumni Association's "Last Hurrah." Generations of Mustangs reunited to share yearbooks, look at historic memorabilia, dance in the gym, and say a nostalgic goodbye to the iconic William G. Upham-designed building before the new school opened.
A volunteer‑driven project unveils a comprehensive guide designed to help residents—especially newcomers—navigate Norwood’s history and civic life.
Shuttered since December after local licensing fights and bankruptcy, Norwood's only movie theater is heading to the auction block this Friday.
Aiming to break down social barriers and prevent a "rough summer" for local youth, Director Scott Stilwell opens the Adrienne Coffee House for a second season.
Massive commercial shifts are coming to Route 1. The Planning Board prepares to unveil a sweeping zoning plan designed to regulate growth near the new stadium.
A Norwood resident looks back on the daring early years of American aviation, including Boston Harbor bombing tests and the challenges of flying primitive machines.
Town Officials Question Legality of Norwood Gardens Permits Developers of the Norwood Gardens apartment complex were granted a one‑week continuance after failing to provide required engineering data at a public … Continue reading Norwood Board Presses Developers for Missing Engineering Data-This Day In Norwood History-June 11, 1968
Norwood High School closed out its 1953 baseball season in unforgettable fashion, traveling to Natick and returning home with both a 2–0 victory and the Bay State League championship. The … Continue reading Norwood High Wins Bay State League Title As Dick Bunker Hurls 2 To 0 No-Hit Shutout-This Day in Norwood History-June 11, 1953
Start your engines! On June 11, 1948, the highly anticipated Grand Opening of the brand-new, half-million-dollar Norwood Arena on Route 1 was finalized after a week of rain delays. Promising an elite lineup of over 40 midget-auto racing cars, the event marked the Eastern debut of Ohio's famous Pollack team—Bob Harmon and Jim Florien—alongside top New England drivers at what was hailed as the safest and fastest track in the country.
