In Memoriam-Jane Atherton Hewitt

Jane Atherton Hewett Miss Jane A. Hewett died on February 28, 1947. Miss Hewett was born in Canton, from whence she came to be the Librarian of the Morrill Memorial … Continue reading In Memoriam-Jane Atherton Hewitt

Special Town Meeting To Be Held Tonight At 7:30 In Memorial Hall-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944

Sale Of Filter Bed Land, Zoning Changes Are Also Up For Action Special Town Meeting To Be Held Tonight At 7:30 In Memorial Hall Question of sale of a portion … Continue reading Special Town Meeting To Be Held Tonight At 7:30 In Memorial Hall-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944

The Beacon School

Selectmen Delay Vote On Beacon Lot Until Chairman Butters Returns From Illness-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944

The Beacon School Town Has Offer For Corner Lot; Future Library Plans Involved An interesting conflict of responsibilities developed last night at a conference between the trustees of the Morrill … Continue reading Selectmen Delay Vote On Beacon Lot Until Chairman Butters Returns From Illness-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944

Hospital Addition Opens On Weekend-This Day in Norwood History-December 25, 1942

Christmas—and Norwood and surrounding communities will this year get about as fine a Christmas present as could be. It comes beautifully packaged, too. To be sure the wrappings are not … Continue reading Hospital Addition Opens On Weekend-This Day in Norwood History-December 25, 1942

Edna Phillips Named Health Leader-This Day In Norwood History-July 19, 1942

This Day In Norwood History-July 19, 1942-Edna Phillips Named Health Leader

Edna Phillips Named Health Leader-This Day In Norwood History-July 19, 1942

Morrill Librarian Placed In Key Position Miss Edna Phillips Librarian Morrill Memorial Library from 1939-1962 (Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Miss Edna Phillips, Librarian of the Morrill Memorial Library, … Continue reading Edna Phillips Named Health Leader-This Day In Norwood History-July 19, 1942

Buildings Are Being Razed Clearing Site For Convent-July 29, 1939

This Day In Norwood History-July 29, 1939-Buildings Are Being Razed Clearing Site For Convent

Tales of Tyot-The Christmas Heart of Tiot

o—0—o Hanging A Holly Wreath Of Memories Around Tiot’s Village Hall And Square. A Merry Christmas At "The Hook" To Old And New Timers From Author In the summer of … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-The Christmas Heart of Tiot

Tales of Tyot- Who’s For the Coach Tonight?

Tiot Had Two Post Roads: The "Old Roebuck Road” And "The Wrentham Road.” Both Were Famous Thoroughfares For Stage Coach Travel "His night is dark!We dare not start.The wind begins … Continue reading Tales of Tyot- Who’s For the Coach Tonight?

Tales Of Tyot-Introduction

Tyot (or "Tiot") Was the Indian Name for the Territory Which Became Norwood, Massachusetts. It Meant "Place-Surrounded-by-Waters" The following sketches, originally printed in the Norwood Messenger, embody much of the … Continue reading Tales Of Tyot-Introduction