Community Policing Arrives in Norwood as Officers Take to the Streets, Shops, and Schools Norwood police officers Peter Borroni and Sgt. Kevin McDonough talk over some ideas for improving security … Continue reading Police force reaches out to town-May 17, 1992
Norwood Arena Beer Ban & Exoneration-May 17, 1962
Norwood Selectmen ban beer in the Norwood Arena stands following crowd disturbances, while management is officially exonerated of wrongdoing.
The Incinerator & Dump Debate-May 17, 1962
On this day, Norwood officials prepared to revisit one of the town’s most persistent civic challenges: how to responsibly and sustainably manage its waste. The renewed debate over an incinerator versus continued reliance on the town dump reflected the pressures of growth, modernization, and public expectation. While no immediate decision was expected, the discussions signaled that Norwood could no longer postpone confronting the issue.
Italian Junior Lodges Install New Officers-May 17, 1962
New Leadership Marks a Year of Growth for Norwood’s Italian Junior Lodges On this day, Norwood’s Italian Junior Lodges gathered to formally install a new slate of officers, continuing a … Continue reading Italian Junior Lodges Install New Officers-May 17, 1962
A Town United by Baseball-May 17, 1962
From High School Triumphs to Semi‑Pro Challenges and Little League Community Spirit Callaghan’s Commanding Two‑Hitter Lifts Norwood High Over Milton At the scholastic level, Norwood High delivered one of its … Continue reading A Town United by Baseball-May 17, 1962
Evidence Completed in Trial of the “Norwood Turks”-This Day In Norwood History-May 17, 1933
A vintage brass balance scale illuminated by a beam of light in a dark room On this day in 1933, the high‑profile murder trial of Ali and Ahmed Osman—known in … Continue reading Evidence Completed in Trial of the “Norwood Turks”-This Day In Norwood History-May 17, 1933
Phi Alpha Pi Boys’ Club of Norwood Receives Its Charter-This Day In Norwood History-May 17, 1909
🎖️Fifth Anniversary Observed with Ceremonial Commissions and Community Celebration The Phi Alpha Pi Boys’ Club of Norwood celebrated its fifth anniversary last evening with special services at the First Congregational … Continue reading Phi Alpha Pi Boys’ Club of Norwood Receives Its Charter-This Day In Norwood History-May 17, 1909
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 17, 1890
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 17, 1890 These news items were the talk of the town on May 17, 1890 Pictured: The F Holland Day house while undergoing renovations in 1890