Norwood honors the life of Clement A. Riley, a towering figure in local government and state public safety whose decades of service left a lasting civic legacy.
Victor Babel, Jr. Crowned K. of C. Ping-Pong Champ-This Day in Norwood History-May 26, 1965
CONGRATULATIONS for winning the Norwood K. oí C. Ping-Pong championship are extended to Victor Babel. Jr, (right) by Grand Knight John Donovan, as Joseph Wall, director of the league, looks … Continue reading Victor Babel, Jr. Crowned K. of C. Ping-Pong Champ-This Day in Norwood History-May 26, 1965
K of C Dedicates Kennedy Memorial-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1964
On May 25, 1954, more than 200 residents gathered on Nichols Street as the Norwood Knights of Columbus dedicated a new memorial to the late President John F. Kennedy, transforming … Continue reading K of C Dedicates Kennedy Memorial-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1964
John J. Murphy Bird Honored At Dinner For 25 Years As Bird Executive-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964
(Photo courtesy Liet. Brian Murphy) John J. Murphy, 185 Roosevelt avenue, Norwood, was the guest of honor at a dinner attended by more than 100 persons on January 23 at … Continue reading John J. Murphy Bird Honored At Dinner For 25 Years As Bird Executive-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964
John W. Murphy Candidate For Postmaster Position-This Day In Norwood History-December 22, 1953
John W. Murphy of 203 Richland road, present assistant postmaster and a career man in the postal service, is a candidate for the Postmaster’s position in Norwood. John William Murphy … Continue reading John W. Murphy Candidate For Postmaster Position-This Day In Norwood History-December 22, 1953
James Pendergast
1877-1940 James Edward Pendergast was born on November 22, 1877 in West Dedham (now Westwood), before moving to Norwood at a young age. His father Patrick J. Pendergast was an … Continue reading James Pendergast
Lincoln D. Lynch: The Superintendent Who Shaped a Generation-This Day In Norwood History-April 30, 1937
Lincoln D. Lynch, Norwood’s longtime Superintendent of Schools, brought to the community a rare blend of scholarship, wartime service, athletic leadership, and a lifelong devotion to the educational development of … Continue reading Lincoln D. Lynch: The Superintendent Who Shaped a Generation-This Day In Norwood History-April 30, 1937
Mulvehill Takes Over Duties as Postmaster-This Day In Norwood History- July 16, 1934
MULVEHILL ON JOB AT NORWOOD Takes Over His Duties as Postmaster NORWOOD. July 16—Thomas B. Mulvehill of 23 Cottage st took over duties as Postmaster this morning, in ceremonies at … Continue reading Mulvehill Takes Over Duties as Postmaster-This Day In Norwood History- July 16, 1934
P. F. Brennan Of Norwood Succumbs-This Day In Norwood History-January 10, 1926
Messenger in Bay State House Since 1913 Friend of President Coolidge Dies of Heart Attack at Table Patrick F. Brennan, Friend of President Coolidge, Dies of Heart Attack NORWOOD, Jan … Continue reading P. F. Brennan Of Norwood Succumbs-This Day In Norwood History-January 10, 1926
Thomas B. Mulvehill Is Elected Chairman by Unanimous Vote-This Day In Norwood History-January 25, 1924
Heads Norwood Selectmen NORWOOD- Jan 25 - Thomas B. Mulvehill of 302 Nahatan st has been selected as chairman of the Norwood Board of Selectmen for the coming year by … Continue reading Thomas B. Mulvehill Is Elected Chairman by Unanimous Vote-This Day In Norwood History-January 25, 1924