Morrill Memorial Library outreach coordinator Diane Craig organizes an extensive program bringing books, films, games, and companionship to Norwood shut-ins and nursing home patients.
Norwood to Hold First Town-Wide Arts Exhibition on the Common-September 11, 1978
The Norwood Women’s Community Committee and Norwood Art Association organize Norwood’s first community art exhibition on the town common for September 23.
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.
Norwood Art Association Formed-July 5, 1978
In July 1978, Norwood artists Arlene Mollo and Inez Reardon successfully launched the Norwood Art Association with broad community and civic support.
Budding Genealogists Warned To Expect Worst-November 8, 1977
NEHGS reference librarian Gary Boyd Roberts opened a five-part genealogy workshop at Morrill Memorial Library, guiding local residents through family history research and historical records.
Library Exhibit Caps Bicentennial Celebration-October 18, 1976
The Morrill Memorial Library in Norwood opened a special exhibition of handcrafted Bicentennial projects yesterday, marking the official finale of the town's year-long 200th anniversary observance. Coordinated by adult services … Continue reading Library Exhibit Caps Bicentennial Celebration-October 18, 1976
Norwood Selectmen to Appoint Successor to Late Library Trustee O. Hunt Bowman Following Legal Ruling-August 17, 1976
Acting town counsel Charles L. Donahue ruled that state law requires selectmen to appoint a successor to late library trustee O. Hunt Bowman rather than holding a special election.
Library Survey Results Indicate Low Utilization of South Norwood Branch-September 9, 1975
Morrill Memorial Library releases survey results showing low neighborhood usage of the South Norwood branch as trustees weigh future operations and lease costs.
Selectmen Address Neighborhood Concerns Over Shopping Plaza Fencing and School Safety-September 8, 1971
Norwood selectmen intercede in resident disputes over shopping plaza fencing, order immediate safety fixes for gas pipe excavations, and arrange police details for school children.
Morrill Memorial Library’s Busy Bee Reading Club Concludes Summer Season Highlighting Top Young Readers-September 8, 1970
The Morrill Memorial Library concludes its summer Busy Bee Reading Club, honoring top young readers like Allan Comeau and Robert Drake, who cooked a lunch for his librarian.