Officially, the Norwood Chamber of Commerce now will be known as the Norwood Chamber of Commerce. Chamber President William C. Phipps made reference to the new name in remarks during … Continue reading New Regional Title Reflects Chamber’s Growth; Shane Updates Dynamic Industrial Park Progress-This Day In Norwood History-June 7, 1978
LaRosa Brothers Step Down from The Village Inn after 15 Years-This Day In Norwood History-June 7, 1978
A beloved Guild Square culinary staple prepares for a structural transition as its founding brothers head toward retirement after a 15-year run.
Smelstor Leads Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 7, 1974
It was Kathy Smelstor day in Wakefield yesterday and she and her friends enjoyed every minute of it. Kathy Smelstor and friends also happen to be the Norwood High girls … Continue reading Smelstor Leads Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 7, 1974
Norwood Fights Plan For Housing Complex At Arena Site-This Day In Norwood History-June 7, 1974
Norwood fights plan for housing complex at arena site Norwood Arena (colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) For decades, the roar at the Norwood Arena had been the sound of … Continue reading Norwood Fights Plan For Housing Complex At Arena Site-This Day In Norwood History-June 7, 1974
Local Girls Complete Baby Sitting Course-This Day in Norwood History-June 7, 1957
June 7, 1957- These Norwood girls have completed a course In Baby Sitting sponsored by the Norwood Women's Community Committee. (Click to see their names)
It’s Cool And Friendly At The Wings Club-This Day in Norwood History-June 7, 1947
June 7, 1947-After a hot day’s work if you're looking for a cool place to spend the evening then without any further debating drive down to the Wing’s Club...
Benny Murray To Retire As Physical Education Director-This Day in Norwood History-June 7, 1946
For a quarter of a century, the name H. Bennett Murray has been woven into the fabric of Norwood’s athletic identity. As Director of Physical Education for the Norwood Public … Continue reading Benny Murray To Retire As Physical Education Director-This Day in Norwood History-June 7, 1946
Lyman Smith’s Sons Becomes Winslow Bros & Smith-This Day in Norwood History-June 7, 1901
Lyman Smith’s Sons Co. have this week issued notices to the trade announcing a change in the name of the firm to “Winslow Bros. & Smith Co.” and that on … Continue reading Lyman Smith’s Sons Becomes Winslow Bros & Smith-This Day in Norwood History-June 7, 1901
Should Norwood Hire a School Superintendent?-This Day in Norwood History-June 7, 1890
June 8, 1890- The question of hiring a superintendent was raised at a lively town meeting. The following March, town meeting, empowered Mr. Maurice J. O’Brien , principal of the Everett School, to act in the capacity of Norwood's first superintendent of schools.