1876 Map of Norwood
Norwood High School Project Faces Delay Despite Overwhelming Voter Support On April 12, 2009, Norwood found itself at a dramatic crossroads — one defined by overwhelming civic unity on the … Continue reading Voters Approve New Norwood High School-This Day In Norwood History-April 12, 2009
The pride of Norwood’s winter sports season—the Norwood High School hockey team—will be celebrated tonight at a community banquet recognizing their hard‑earned Bay State League championship. The event, hosted at … Continue reading Hockey Team Honored After Winning Bay State League Championship-This Day In Norwood History-April 29, 1964
Norwood Selectmen ban beer in the Norwood Arena stands following crowd disturbances, while management is officially exonerated of wrongdoing.
New Leadership Marks a Year of Growth for Norwood’s Italian Junior Lodges On this day, Norwood’s Italian Junior Lodges gathered to formally install a new slate of officers, continuing a … Continue reading Italian Junior Lodges Install New Officers-This Day In Norwood History-May 17, 1962
From High School Triumphs to Semi‑Pro Challenges and Little League Community Spirit Callaghan’s Commanding Two‑Hitter Lifts Norwood High Over Milton At the scholastic level, Norwood High delivered one of its … Continue reading A Town United by Baseball-This Day In Norwood History-May 17, 1962
Norwood and its neighboring towns moved through late April 1962 with a full slate of civic drives, church suppers, school productions, club meetings, and the steady hum of Route 1 … Continue reading Talk of the Town-April 26, 1962
Norwood moves through late April 1961 with its usual blend of civic pride, community bustle, and mid‑century optimism. From Eagle Scout honors and Chamber of Commerce events to bowling triumphs … Continue reading Talk of the Town-April 27, 1961
League Auditions Closed, Ready To Begin Season After holding their annual player auction last week, the Minor League and the Eight-Year-Old League are ready with a record number of applicants … Continue reading Little League Rosters Set-This Day In Norwood History-April 25, 1957
Norwood’s postwar optimism faltered in May 1948 as state officials reported significant job losses across several cornerstone industries. With declining demand for wartime‑related products and seasonal downturns in local manufacturing, unemployment rose to about 1,200 residents. A few bright spots emerged in construction and rubber manufacturing, but overall labor demand remained scarce as the town braced for continued economic pressure.
