Roll of Honor

OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor

Fire Contract Talks Stall; Mediator to Step In-This Day In Norwood History-May 27, 1978

History repeats itself at the negotiating table. Contract talks between town officials and the Norwood Firefighters Association officially ground to a halt in May 1978, reviving a familiar public-safety deadlock. Take a look back at the quiet high-stakes standoff that sent both sides back to a state mediator.

Bishop to Help Former Parish Mark 75th Year in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-April 13, 1965

DIAMOND JUBILEE—St. Catherine of Siena Church, Norwood, celebrating its 75th birthday this month. Rev. Jeremiah F. Minihan, former pastor, will join with priests of the parish in a Mass of … Continue reading Bishop to Help Former Parish Mark 75th Year in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-April 13, 1965

Hockey Testimonial Is Gala Affair; Honor Blane Maus, Tom Clifford, Sr.-This Day in Norwood History-May 6, 1964

May 6, 1964-Members of the Norwood High Hockey team, champs of the Bay State League, were honored at the Elks Hall last Wednesday. A packed house enjoyed every minute of … Continue reading Hockey Testimonial Is Gala Affair; Honor Blane Maus, Tom Clifford, Sr.-This Day in Norwood History-May 6, 1964

Ex-Police Chief Dies Driving Car in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 14, 1955

Former Police Chief Thomas Lydon Dies Suddenly at 64 Norwood awoke today to the sad news of the sudden passing of Former Police Chief Thomas Lydon, one of the town’s … Continue reading Ex-Police Chief Dies Driving Car in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 14, 1955

Norwood’s First Old Home Week Begins-This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1903

July 28, 1903—Today and tomorrow Norwood will celebrate old-home week, the celebration opening with...