Putnam Investments To Open Major Corporate Campus In Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 22, 1998

A massive corporate relocation shakes up the local industrial landscape as a finance giant secures an expansive suburban tech campus

Glimpse Of Victorian Era-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1975

A community open house highlights the brilliant, controversial legacy and European-inspired mansion of a local genius.

Dog Officer Row Unsettled-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1974

A breakdown in communication and transport leaves Norwood's animal control duties in limbo during a fierce political standoff.

Liquor License Request Tabled In Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1974

An intense Selectmen meeting surfaces complaints of threats, noise, and traffic issues surrounding a local highway establishment.

Saraca Criticizes Band Appearance-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1974

A dispute erupts over an "eleventh-hour decision" to allow a student band performance for fundraising.

School Committee Split Over Closing the Shattuck and Winslow Buildings-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1974

Debate intensifies at a Norwood School Committee meeting over redistricting, school closures, and federal grants.

School Committee Decisions on Budgets, Dress Codes, and Regional Programs-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1970

From student dress code victories to union wage matching, a busy school board session redefines Norwood education.

Possible Low-Income Housing Protested-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1970

A highly contentious public hearing surfaces neighbor complaints regarding neighborhood property values and tax rates.

Saraca Defends School Salary Request-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1969

A contentious public hearing surfaces underlying frustrations over closed-door collective bargaining laws.

Norwood Wings May Take Flight-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1969

A beloved 23-year neighborhood dance and dining landmark faces demolition for a modern petroleum station.