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 News and Events-October 5, 1961
Explore local news from Norwood, MA, on October 5, 1961, including chamber updates, church anniversaries, social events, bowling leagues, and police reports.
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
Talk of the Town-November 3, 1956
As November opened in Norwood, civic organizations, churches, schools, labor unions, and local industries kept the community calendar full. From union meetings and charitable drives to school celebrations and parish events, the town reflected the active social and civic life that characterized mid-century Norwood.
Talk of the Town-November 3, 1955
Student government elections, holiday planning, church fairs, community organizations, weddings, historical society programs, and civic activities filled the headlines of Norwood on November 3, 1955.
Community News-September 15, 1955
Miss Dougherty's dance studio prepares to open on Day Street, Norfolk County Extension sets fall workshops in Walpole, and Local 362 resumes its monthly meetings.
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