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.
Landmark Torn Down-August 13, 1975
DEMOLITION of the old Knights of Columbus building on Washington Street is expected to take two weeks. The building, described as an "old Norwood landmark" by Norwood Police Sgt. William … Continue reading Landmark Torn Down-August 13, 1975
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.
Norwood Selectmen Set Public Hearing for Westwood Xaverian Brothers High School Beano License Dispute-August 8, 1973
Facing protests from local civic and veterans groups concerned over unfair competition, Norwood selectmen reviewed a beano license granted to Westwood's Xaverian Brothers High School for games at the Norwood Armory.
Harry Butters Of Norwood, Was Selectman For 37 Years-July 18, 1969
Harry B. Butters, a stalwart figure in Norfolk County politics for nearly four decades, passed away on July 17, 1969, at the Massachusetts General Hospital due to complications arising from … Continue reading Harry Butters Of Norwood, Was Selectman For 37 Years-July 18, 1969
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-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-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-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-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