Norwood has a long history of proud military service, going back as far as the Colonial Wars, and the town and townspeople have done an excellent job of paying tribute … Continue reading Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
Preservation Completed at Norwood Memorial Municipal Building-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 2014
Norwood, MA—The late-gothic Norwood Memorial Municipal Building was built in 1927-28, and consists of a four-story solid masonry structure with split-face granite block veneer and limestone bandings. The existing roof … Continue reading Preservation Completed at Norwood Memorial Municipal Building-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 2014
Nahatan St Bridge Dedicated to George T Lee-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1988
Thousands of motorists who drive over the Nahatan Street bridge will now be paying honor to Norwood's most decorated war hero. The bridge was dedicated Sunday with a bronze plaque … Continue reading Nahatan St Bridge Dedicated to George T Lee-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1988
Surgery Helped Bill Travers Elbow His Way To Big League Heights-July 4, 1976
MILWAUKEE — Young Bill Travers likes to think of himself as a modern marvel of medicine, on sort of a low-budget scale. He is the $400 Bionic man. At least … Continue reading Surgery Helped Bill Travers Elbow His Way To Big League Heights-July 4, 1976
Norwood Debate—Which Is Hebner’s Top Sport?-May 12, 1965
Is Norwood High’s Richy Hebner a better baseball or hockey player? Sixteen‑Year‑Old Richie Hebner Dominates Diamond and Ice In a town that knows its sports and takes pride in its … Continue reading Norwood Debate—Which Is Hebner’s Top Sport?-May 12, 1965
Chamber Asks Park Be Named In Honor Of Dr. Cleveland-This Day in Norwood History-February 8, 1963
Bond Street Playground Tribute to the memory of Dr. Frederick Albert Cleveland was paid Tuesday night by the Norwood Chamber of Commerce which adopted a resolution requesting the Board of … Continue reading Chamber Asks Park Be Named In Honor Of Dr. Cleveland-This Day in Norwood History-February 8, 1963
Mark 44th Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962
SIGNS PROCLAMATION — Town Manager Waiter Blasenak has signed a proclamation designating Friday, February 16, as Lithuanian Independence Day in Norwood. Present to witness the signing as members of the … Continue reading Mark 44th Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962
Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial For the first time since the establishment of the Servicemens’ Fund Committee here fifteen years ago, total agreement on the disposition of the $90,000 … Continue reading Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
15 Candidates To Face League Of Women Voters-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS—The Norwood League of Women Voten held a board meeting at the home of Mrs. George B. Johnson, 77 Deerfield road, and made fine plans for Candidates' … Continue reading 15 Candidates To Face League Of Women Voters-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961