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
Talk of the Town-April 29, 1943
The passing of Edith Winslow Willett serves as a bridge to the era of George F. Willett, whose vision shaped the very Municipal Building where our leaders now plan for a post-war world. The zoning hearings regarding Attilio Balboni’s request to remove gravel at 321 Dean Street remind us that even amidst global conflict, the stewardship of Norwood’s land—a tradition dating back to the days of Aaron Guild—remains a sacred civic duty.
Shattuck District Association Builds Community Through Cooperation-This Day In Norwood History-April 23, 1939
In the early 1930s, a group of West Side residents formed what became one of Norwood’s most active neighborhood organizations: the Shattuck School Improvement Association. Established on August 11, 1932, … Continue reading Shattuck District Association Builds Community Through Cooperation-This Day In Norwood History-April 23, 1939
Lincoln D. Lynch: The Superintendent Who Shaped a Generation-This Day In Norwood History-April 30, 1937
Lincoln D. Lynch, Norwood’s longtime Superintendent of Schools, brought to the community a rare blend of scholarship, wartime service, athletic leadership, and a lifelong devotion to the educational development of … Continue reading Lincoln D. Lynch: The Superintendent Who Shaped a Generation-This Day In Norwood History-April 30, 1937
WIn Everett’s Tales of Tyot-“THE SIX GEORGES” —PLUS JOHN AND DICK
George F Willett (Norwood Historical Society) After Living In Norwood For Eighty Years, John Gillooly Picks The Six Men Who Led In The Town's Development—Each Named "George” Eighty years ago, … Continue reading WIn Everett’s Tales of Tyot-“THE SIX GEORGES” —PLUS JOHN AND DICK
Town Considers Buying Civic Property-This Day In Norwood History-April 22, 1930
Norwood awoke on April 22, 1930, to the smoldering remains of one of its proudest civic landmarks. The Norwood Civic Association complex, a six‑building group gifted to the town years earlier by philanthropist George F. Willett, … Continue reading Town Considers Buying Civic Property-This Day In Norwood History-April 22, 1930