Marking the final election held at the historic Nahatan Street Armory, 90 percent of Norwood voters cast ballots to re-elect state representatives, back national tickets, and approve precinct-based voting.
Factory Mutual Research Corp. Pioneers Advanced Scientific Fire Research and Prevention from Norwood Headquarters-August 10, 1974
Factory Mutual Research Corp. on Route 1 in Norwood leads the nation in scientific fire research, investigating combustion toxics, high-rise safety, and home sprinkler systems for federal agencies.
St. Catherine’s Parishioners and Clergy Gather for Solemn Memorial Mass Honoring Late Bishop Jeremiah F. Minihan-August 22, 1973
Over 1,000 mourners gathered at St. Catherine of Siena Church for a solemn memorial mass honoring former pastor and Boston Auxiliary Bishop Jeremiah F. Minihan, who passed away in Dublin.
Profile: A. Franklin Swift Jr. Orchestrates Over 100 Events for Norwood’s Centennial Celebration-October 28, 1972
Profiled by The Patriot Ledger, Centennial Committee Chairman A. Franklin Swift Jr. reflects on organizing over 100 events for Norwood's 1972 centennial year and his decades of civic service.
Norwood Celebrates Centennial with Grand International Ball-October 18, 1972
A Night of Global Heritage and Local Celebration With vibrant costumes, traditional music, authentic dancing, and global cuisine, 1,000 Norwood revelers turned back the pages last night. Rather than stopping … Continue reading Norwood Celebrates Centennial with Grand International Ball-October 18, 1972
Busy Norwood Teenager Balances Pageants, Volunteer Work, and Personal Goals-August 26, 1972
Fifteen-year-old Linda Diane Firth of Buckingham Road reflects on her titles as Miss Norwood and first runner-up in the Miss Massachusetts Teenager Pageant while managing a busy schedule of hospital volunteering and civic activities.
Norwood 747 Club Members Bring Hang Gliding and Air Surfing to Town-August 9, 1972
Members of Norwood's 747 Club brought hang gliding to the East Coast by constructing their own bamboo butterfly glider and testing it at Norwood Airport.
Edward Plausky Honored During National Hire the Handicapped Week-October 19, 1970
Overcoming Adversity to Build a Career at Polaroid-October 19, 1970 For 22-year-old Edward Plausky of 26 Pleasant Court, catching the bus or driving to work involves far more than an … Continue reading Edward Plausky Honored During National Hire the Handicapped Week-October 19, 1970
Burglars Cut Through Town Hall Safes and Steal Over $13,000 in Norwood Treasurer’s Office-October 27, 1969
Burglars entered Norwood Town Hall via Memorial Hall window glass, slicing through three steel safes to steal $13,000 in cash while discarding $50,000 in checks.
Boston Ballet Returns to Norwood High Auditorium for Second Annual Performance-October 30, 1968
Sponsored by the Norwood Friends of the Library, the Boston Ballet performed before 500 spectators at Norwood High School, featuring a lecture by E. Virginia Williams and classical masterworks.