Norwood in 1876: What the Old Map Reveals

1876 Map of Norwood

Voters Approve New Norwood High School-This Day In Norwood History-April 12, 2009

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

Talk Of The Town-May 27, 1981

Late May 1981 found Norwood in a familiar spring rhythm: budgets debated, neighborhoods speaking up for themselves, institutions adjusting to growth, and community groups preparing for summer traditions. The day’s … Continue reading Talk Of The Town-May 27, 1981

Talk Of The Town-May 11, 1964

Norwood High School Junior Prom Six couples paused for a “Time Out” photo at the Norwood High School Junior Prom: Jacqueline Riker & James D. Donovan Kathy Fad & Jerry … Continue reading Talk Of The Town-May 11, 1964

Hockey Team Honored After Winning Bay State League Championship-This Day In Norwood History-April 29, 1964

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 Arena Beer Ban & Exoneration-This Day In Norwood History-May 17, 1962

Norwood Selectmen ban beer in the Norwood Arena stands following crowd disturbances, while management is officially exonerated of wrongdoing.

Italian Junior Lodges Install New Officers-This Day In Norwood History-May 17, 1962

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

A Town United by Baseball-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

Talk of the Town-April 26, 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

Talk of the Town-April 27, 1961

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