Home Rule vs. The State House-May 1, 1961

The Battle Over Norwood’s Blue Line Salaries The core principle of home rule—the right of a municipality to govern itself without state interference—is not just an abstract concept; it is … Continue reading Home Rule vs. The State House-May 1, 1961

Open House Friday At Boch Nash-This Day in Norwood History-May 2, 1957

When two giant pion signs are lighted at Boch Nash in Norwood tomorrow to open their new showroom, they will serve as a tribute to a mechanic who started as … Continue reading Open House Friday At Boch Nash-This Day in Norwood History-May 2, 1957

Firebug Sought in 2 Norwood Blazes-May 1, 1951

Fire Chief Alonzo Earle today expressed the opinion that “a firebug' set the two fires on the Forbes estate and the Whittemore Coal Company early this morning. All police officers … Continue reading Firebug Sought in 2 Norwood Blazes-May 1, 1951

Lucky Girl Born To Norwood Couple-This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1934

May Day was about 40 minutes old (Daylight Saving Time) when the stork made Mr and Mrs William Dequette of 21 Folan ave, this town, proud parents an unusually lucky, … Continue reading Lucky Girl Born To Norwood Couple-This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1934

Lucky Girl Born to Norwood Couple-This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1934

In the earliest minutes of May 1, 1934, Norwood welcomed a new resident under circumstances as charming as they were competitive. At precisely 12:40 a.m., the “stork” paid a visit … Continue reading Lucky Girl Born to Norwood Couple-This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1934

Norwood’s Living History-Study Town Planning

At the annual town meeting on March 1, 1909, a committee was formed to investigate the financial condition of the town. This committee consisted of George F. Willett, chairman, the … Continue reading Norwood’s Living History-Study Town Planning

Curran Sentenced In Norwood Crime-This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1921

F. J. Doebelli Released on Same Charge Assaulted With Intent to Bob Miss Mary A. Hughes in February. For the first time in its history, so far as is known, … Continue reading Curran Sentenced In Norwood Crime-This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1921

New Books at the Morrill Memorial Library-This Day in Norwood History-May 1, 1903

FICTION. Abner Daniel. HarbenAfter dark. CollinsAgenor de Mauléon. 2 v. DumasAladdin O’Brien. MorrisAnge Pitou. 2 v. DumasAunt Abby’s neighbors. SlossoonAvery. WardBasil. CollinsBayard from Bengal. Anstey, pseudBetter sort. JamesBlack tulip. DumasBlanche … Continue reading New Books at the Morrill Memorial Library-This Day in Norwood History-May 1, 1903