Published and Presented With the Compliments of George F. WillettChairman Town Planning Board1912 - 1923 Report of ARTHUR A. SHURTLEFF, Town Planner SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS :Zoning, by JOHN P. FOX, ConsultantCivic … Continue reading REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN 1923
Did You Know? Class Rings
The concept of wearing a ring to create a feeling of unity among a group of people – fellowship rings – is believed to have started in ancient Egypt, where some … Continue reading Did You Know? Class Rings
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
The Beacon School
The Beacon School, built in 1890, was located on the corner of Bullard St and Beacon St.
Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 2013
Ray Martin. Seven teams pursued the prospect. The Red Sox even sent a scout to Ray Martin’s Norwood High School prom, In 1943, Norwood High School senior Ray Martin pitched … Continue reading Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 2013
Norwood High School’s Last Hurrah-This Day in Norwood History-June 11, 2011
June 11, 2011- Over 2,000 alumni returned for a chance to say goodbye to Norwood High School in a Last Hurrah
Norwood High Opens Communications Through TV-This Day In Norwood History-December 1, 1991
Course provides on-air education from school studio Student anchors read the news as other students handle the production of “Norwood High School News.” NORWOOD-At 7:30 a.m. Katy Kale, a high … Continue reading Norwood High Opens Communications Through TV-This Day In Norwood History-December 1, 1991
Surgery Helped Bill Travers Elbow His Way To Big League Heights-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-July 4, 1976
Norwood Wins State Title, 3-1-This Day In Norwood History-March 21, 1972
1972 Norwood High School Hockey Team - State Champions Row 1: F. Baglione, D. Bayer, F. Carbone, B. Pieri, L. Parker, P. Battles, B. Lawrie, G. Walker. Row 2: Head … Continue reading Norwood Wins State Title, 3-1-This Day In Norwood History-March 21, 1972
Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1968
Lance Corporal Richard Murphy (Photo Courtesy of Brian Murphy) Police Chief James M. Murphy was notified Wednesday that his son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 20, was killed Saturday at … Continue reading Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1968