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
Top Amvet Award Conferred On Former Civil Service Commissioner Clement Riley-This Day in Norwood History-June 13, 1957
Honored At Testimonial Banquet PRESENTED CITATION — Clement A. Rliey (right) was given an Amvets Certificate of Merit at a banquet held In his honor last Thursday night at the … Continue reading Top Amvet Award Conferred On Former Civil Service Commissioner Clement Riley-This Day in Norwood History-June 13, 1957
Little League Rosters Set-April 25, 1957
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-April 25, 1957
Norwood Employment Declines As Postwar Slowdown Hits Local Industry-This Day In Norwood History-May 14, 1948
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.
Herbert M. Plimpton, Founder of The Plimpton Press, Dies at 89-This Day In Norwood History-April 30, 1948
The passing of Herbert Moseley Plimpton marked the close of one of Norwood’s most distinguished industrial chapters. Founder of The Plimpton Press and Holliston Mills, Plimpton’s life embodied the ideals … Continue reading Herbert M. Plimpton, Founder of The Plimpton Press, Dies at 89-This Day In Norwood History-April 30, 1948
Peter Fisher & Son-This Day In Norwood History-April 30, 1948
For more than sixty years, Peter Fisher & Son of Washington Street supplied Norwood with expertly grown roses and floral designs. Their greenhouses, craftsmanship, and family dedication became a cornerstone of the town’s floral history.
Morrill Memorial Library Extends Service To Norwood Hospital-This Day In Norwood History-April 29, 1945
The Morrill Memorial Library officially extended its reach beyond its stone walls and into the wards of Norwood Hospital.
Norwood In the Service-April 20, 1945
A roundup of every military, veteran, and service‑member story appearing in the Norwood Free Press on April 20, 1945 — from Pacific airmen and paratroopers in Germany to local Marines, Merchant Mariners, and wounded soldiers returning home.
Mrs. King To Sponsor Ship & Unveil Honor Roll-This Day In Norwood History-April 30, 1943
On Mother’s Day weekend in 1943, Norwood paid tribute to one of its earliest World War II heroes, Rudolph Ballough, through two solemn and deeply symbolic ceremonies led by his … Continue reading Mrs. King To Sponsor Ship & Unveil Honor Roll-This Day In Norwood History-April 30, 1943