A Brief History of Norwood Massachusetts
Aaron Guild is featured on the Norwood Town Seal. The Massachusetts Bay Colony was formed in 1628, with original settlements situated around the two natural harbors near present-day Salem and … Continue reading A Brief History of Norwood Massachusetts
A Brief History of Norwood Massachusetts
Aaron Guild and his oxen, featured on the Norwood Town Seal. Ezra Morse and Josiah Fisher were granted permission to use 14 acres of the Purgatory Swamp in 1697 and … Continue reading A Brief History of Norwood Massachusetts
This Week In Norwood History-May 2
A New Raspberry The Norwood Raspberry 02 May 1874, Sat New England Farmer Among the novelties of the fruit garden, introduced in the present season, is a new raspberry from … Continue reading This Week In Norwood History-May 2
Norwood Approves Record $10.6 Million Budget in Swift Town Meeting-May 2, 1967
In just two hours and forty minutes, Norwood Town Meeting members completed all 17 articles on the warrant, approving a record-setting municipal budget of $10,628,137. The only extended debate of … Continue reading Norwood Approves Record $10.6 Million Budget in Swift Town Meeting-May 2, 1967
Ground Broken Here For Thompson Pontiac Agency-This Day in Norwood History-May 2, 1963
Official ground-breaking exercises took place Tuesday at 70 Providence Highway, Norwood, marking the start of construction of showroom and garage facilities for Thompson Pontiac, Inc. Heading up the new firm … Continue reading Ground Broken Here For Thompson Pontiac Agency-This Day in Norwood History-May 2, 1963
Meet the Team: Jimmy Balfour-May 2, 1957
The Rise of Norwood’s Young Outfielder On a bright spring afternoon in 1957, the baseball fields behind Norwood High School buzzed with the familiar rhythm of batting practice, infield drills, … Continue reading Meet the Team: Jimmy Balfour-May 2, 1957
Timothy’s Restaurant Most Modern In Norfolk County-This Day in Norwood History-May 2, 1957
Norfolk County's most modern restaurant will be open for public inspection next Sunday when Timothy’s Restaurant will hold an open house all day at its brand new quarters at 34 … Continue reading Timothy’s Restaurant Most Modern In Norfolk County-This Day in Norwood History-May 2, 1957
Charles Fanning Foils Robbery Attempt At Service Station-This Day In Norwood History-May 2, 1942
Charles Fanning. 65, of 103 Winslow Ave., frustrated an attempted holdup at a gas station at the intersection of Walpole and Wilson streets, shortly after noon today by four or … Continue reading Charles Fanning Foils Robbery Attempt At Service Station-This Day In Norwood History-May 2, 1942
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 2, 1896
The merry month of May.Currier’s shoes fit the feet.Straw hats are a bit early yet.Cream Cheeses at Partridge’s.Order your roses from Rea Bros.The lawn-mower begins to click.And the barber keep … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 2, 1896