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
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.
Fire Contract Talks Stall; Mediator to Step In-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.
Norwood Selectmen Reverse Course to Schedule Delicatessen Hearing on Walpole Street, Approve Country Club Bar License, and Review Municipal Reports-August 13, 1975
Reversing an earlier denial, Norwood selectmen voted 3-2 to hold an August 26 public hearing on Jack Galante's proposal to open a delicatessen at 468 Walpole Street using a relocated portable school building.
Selectmen Deny Permit for Central Street Youth Club Over Police Chief Objections-September 8, 1971
The Board of Selectmen unanimously denies a permit for a proposed Central Street youth club following a negative report and delinquency concerns raised by Police Chief James M. Murphy.
Tie Vote Blocks Elimination of Town Water Restrictions in Norwood-September 8, 1971
A 2-2 tie vote by Norwood selectmen keeps lawn-sprinkling and car-washing water bans in place, pending formal guidance from the Metropolitan District Commission.
Bishop to Help Former Parish Mark 75th Year in Norwood-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-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-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-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...