Norwood Municipal Light Department Starts Safety Course-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1955

Employees of the Norwood Municipal Light department took their first lesson In a safety course yesterday given by Allen Chase (left), with Earl Hardy, head of the light department. On … Continue reading Norwood Municipal Light Department Starts Safety Course-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1955

Norwood To Have Town Manager-This Day in Norwood History-October 6, 1914

NORWOOD. Maas., Oct. 7. The business of this town will be conducted hereafter by a general manager, the citizens having voted last night for a change in the plan of government. Under the pew plan, five selectmen will be elected, and they will choose a manager whose duties will include supervision of the poor, highway, water, sewer, park, and street departments.

This Day In Norwood History-May 4, 1909-Norwood Growth Making Records

May 3, 1909—This town had been in a trance for about 235 years before it woke up to the fact that it was of age and had a right to its independence. That was in 1871 and the following year the inhabitants of that portion of South Dedham known as Norwood were given permission by the legislature to set up housekeeping for themselves as the town of Norwood.

Norwood Growth Making Records-This Day In Norwood History-May 3, 1909

May 3, 1909—This town had been in a trance for about 235 years before it woke up to the fact that it was of age and had a right to its independence. That was in 1871 and the following year the inhabitants of that portion of South Dedham known as Norwood were given permission by the legislature to set up housekeeping for themselves as the town of Norwood.