Discover the heroic story of Jim Rossetsky, an orderly at Norwood Hospital, who discovered his 65-year-old neighbor injured in her bedroom after she had been trapped for five days.
Residents Remember the Devastating Fury of the Great New England Hurricane of 1938-September 21, 1978
Norwood residents mark the 40th anniversary of the devastating 1938 New England hurricane, recalling destructive winds, downed steeples, and community solidarity.
Posthumous Tribute Honors Architect Harry Korslund for Shaping Norwood’s Landmarks-August 29, 1978
Norwood selectmen honor late architect Harry Korslund with a commemorative plaque during a Rotary Club meeting, celebrating his design of the town's most iconic municipal buildings.
Dublin Day Revelers Recall Roots and Celebrate Norwood’s Historic Neighborhood-September 19, 1977
Nearly 600 former residents gather for Norwood's first "Dublin Day" reunion, celebrating the century-old neighborhood's rich heritage, music, and shared memories.
TSgt. O’Leary Honored with Street Corner Memorial After 32 Years-September 12, 1977
Norwood dedicates the intersection of Dean and Pleasant Streets to World War II airman T. Sgt. James T. O'Leary, fulfilling a 32-year wish for his 82-year-old mother, Mary F. O'Leary.
St. Catherine of Siena School Celebrates 50th Golden Jubilee Anniversary-September 13, 1976
Nearly 1,200 parishioners, alumni, and clergy gather to celebrate the 50th anniversary of St. Catherine of Siena school, which has grown to 820 students.
Kiwanis-Rotary “Jail Day” Brings Kangaroo Court to Town Common-October 6, 1975
Dressed in colonial militia gear and Dolly Madison dresses, Norwood civic groups host a humorous kangaroo court and parade for a Bicentennial Jail Day fundraiser.
Norwood Hospital Administrator David Buchmueller Eyes High-Rise Expansion as Best Alternative-October 4, 1975
Norwood Hospital Administrator David P. Buchmueller explores a high-rise addition and acquisition of the adjacent Civic Center as the preferred expansion path.
Charles A. Richardson Retires After 26 Years as Executive Director of Norwood Hospital-October 3, 1975
Charles A. Richardson retires after 26 years as executive director of Norwood Hospital, transforming the institution into a 277-bed regional health center.
Barbering Ain’t What It Used To Be-September 22, 1975
Celebrating 50 years in South Norwood, barber Sal Antonico reflects on changing hairstyles, his musical passions, and a lifetime of serving loyal local customers.