In the course of the general program of the state for the abolishment of railway grade crossings, the present dangerous crossing at Railroad Avenue will be abolished. This work should … Continue reading 1923 Planning Board Report-Streets Near Norwood Railroad Station
Roll of Honor
OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor
Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
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
Three Generations of the Murphy Family Have Served and Protected-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1992
Oct. 6,1912, the Boston Globe A fading newspaper story hangs, framed, on the wall in Norwood police Lt. Brian Murphy’s home. The headline says: “Four of One Family Policemen. Murphys … Continue reading Three Generations of the Murphy Family Have Served and Protected-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1992
Robert Johnson Aboard Carrier USS Valley Forge-This Day in Norwood History-January 16, 1964
USS VALLEY FORGE — Robert Johnson, radarman third class, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford T. Johnson of 69 Elliot street, Norwood, is serving aboard the amphibious assault carrier … Continue reading Robert Johnson Aboard Carrier USS Valley Forge-This Day in Norwood History-January 16, 1964
Songin Owes Thank-You To Baltimore For Dropping Him-This Day In Norwood History-December 14, 1953
By EDWARD “BUTCH” SONGIN As Told To Frank Karshis December 14, 1953 - The Norwood messenger (Ed. Note — Ed Songin, dropped by the Baltimore Colts, skipped across the Canadian … Continue reading Songin Owes Thank-You To Baltimore For Dropping Him-This Day In Norwood History-December 14, 1953
Redecorating Of School Interiors Is Recommended-This Day In Norwood History-February 9, 1950
Purchase Of Land For New Stands At High School Also Urged By Supt. Lynch This photo of a Winslow School classroom circa 1920 is a gift from Sylvia Stanton of … Continue reading Redecorating Of School Interiors Is Recommended-This Day In Norwood History-February 9, 1950
Norwood GI Sole Survivor Of B-29 Crash In Red Sea-This Day In Norwood History-July 31, 1948
This Day In Norwood History-July 31, 1948-Norwood GI Sole Survivor Of B-29 Crash In Red Sea
Solemn Rites Mark Armistice Day-This Day in Norwood History-November 11, 1946
Large Crowd Participates In Exercises Here ARMISTICE DAY was observed with solemn rites in Norwood yesterday as veterans of two wars marked the end of hostilities against aggressor foes. Here … Continue reading Solemn Rites Mark Armistice Day-This Day in Norwood History-November 11, 1946
Special Town Meeting To Be Held Tonight At 7:30 In Memorial Hall-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944
Sale Of Filter Bed Land, Zoning Changes Are Also Up For Action Special Town Meeting To Be Held Tonight At 7:30 In Memorial Hall Question of sale of a portion … Continue reading Special Town Meeting To Be Held Tonight At 7:30 In Memorial Hall-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944