Hand dropping a donation coin into a rusty charity collection box labeled Donations for charity drop coins here

Norwood Selectmen to Reconsider Recreation Fees for New Civic Center-July 16, 1984

After implementing daily charges for gym access, the board faced intense backlash and scheduled a review for their July 24 meeting.

Armory Still Eyed for Municipal Use-July 9, 1980

Discover the 1980 efforts by town leadership to acquire the Norwood Armory from the state, following legislative changes and the recent Civic Center location shift.

Lt. Joseph F. Murphy Named CO Of Local Guard Outfit-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1961

NEW COMMANDER—Capt. John F. X. Holland, left, former Commander of Company E, First Battle Group, 101st Infantry, congratulates First Lieutenant Joseph F. Murphy as he assumes» command of the company. … Continue reading Lt. Joseph F. Murphy Named CO Of Local Guard Outfit-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1961

Record Hop Planned at Armory-March 8, 1958

Mr. Frank Borsa, Superintendent Ready, Recreation Department, and John F. Reynolds met with the Selectmen and discussed application of Mr. Borsa, on behalf of his son, for a permit to … Continue reading Record Hop Planned at Armory-March 8, 1958

Norwood Defense Effort Backed By Guard Tank Co-September 20, 1956

Norwood Defense Effort Backed By Guard Tank Co-This Day In Norwood History-September 20, 1956

Mock Bombing Raid Tonight at Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-September 23, 1943

M38A2 Practice Bomb An air raid, with planes zooming over the town, bombs bursting and anti-aircraft guns barking, will be staged tomorrow night by the Norwood civil defense group under … Continue reading Mock Bombing Raid Tonight at Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-September 23, 1943

Gov. Allen Dedicates Norwood Armory-This Day In Norwood History-January 24, 1930

NORWOOD. Jan 24-In the presence of high military officials, Norwood town officers, and Selectmen from surrounding towns. Gov Allen tonight dedicated the new State Armory on Nahatan St. Thomas B. … Continue reading Gov. Allen Dedicates Norwood Armory-This Day In Norwood History-January 24, 1930