On April 26, 1946, Norwood voters approved a $400 salary increase for town employees after a heated late‑night meeting, raising the tax rate but reflecting post‑war optimism and community support.
Finnish Association Defends Its Mission in Norwood Tax Case-This Day In Norwood History-April 19, 1935
After six days of testimony before the Massachusetts State Tax Appeal Board, the case of the Finnish Workingmen’s Association “Into” of Norwood was taken under advisement on April 18, 1935. The organization, … Continue reading Finnish Association Defends Its Mission in Norwood Tax Case-This Day In Norwood History-April 19, 1935
Fireman’s Courage Saves Lives After Fatal Locomotive Explosion in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-April 23, 1910
The quiet evening of April 23, 1914, was shattered by a violent explosion along the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad’s Midland Division as a freight train passed through Norwood near Warren Street. The blast came from the … Continue reading Fireman’s Courage Saves Lives After Fatal Locomotive Explosion in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-April 23, 1910