A view down Cedar Street. (photo by LLKearney) Initially, Swedeville appears to have been a multi-ethnic neighborhood; composed of German, Irish, Lithuanian, New England/Canadian, as well as families from … Continue reading The People Who Settled Swedeville
Builders and Developers of Christian Hill
A 1858 map of Christian Hill, shows that Nahatan Street has become well settled, but the Christian Hill neighborhood is just beginning to be developed. Over its first thirty years, … Continue reading Builders and Developers of Christian Hill
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Happy Birthday Norwood Massachusetts!
Aaron Guild is featured on the Norwood Town Seal. When word of the fighting at the Battle of Lexington and Concord reached South Dedham, Guild famously dropped his low and … Continue reading Happy Birthday Norwood Massachusetts!
Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
Norwood has a long history of proud military service, going back as far as the Colonial Wars, and the town and townspeople have done an excellent job of paying tribute … Continue reading Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
Norwood Hospital Cuts 84 Staff Jobs-This Day in Norwood History-May 1, 1994
On May 1, 1994, the community of Norwood awoke to sobering news: Norwood Hospital—long one of the region’s most stable employers—announced the elimination of 84 staff positions, a 10‑percent reduction … Continue reading Norwood Hospital Cuts 84 Staff Jobs-This Day in Norwood History-May 1, 1994
Raytheon Data Systems Shuts Down-This Day In Norwood History-May 18, 1984
Shockwaves Felt Through Norwood Norwood awoke to stunning news when Raytheon Data Systems, one of the town’s largest employers, announced that its entire division would be shut down—resulting in more … Continue reading Raytheon Data Systems Shuts Down-This Day In Norwood History-May 18, 1984
The John Balerna Show-This Day In Norwood History-June 3, 1978
Mustangs Blank Waltham in Tourney Opener In high school postseason baseball, you occasionally see an individual athlete put a team on his back and single-handedly dictate the outcome of a … Continue reading The John Balerna Show-This Day In Norwood History-June 3, 1978
Norwood Chief Makes Arrest On Night Off-This Day In Norwood History-May 22, 1969
On the night of May 22, 1969, while most Norwood residents settled into their evening routines, Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy found himself in the middle of a fast‑moving, … Continue reading Norwood Chief Makes Arrest On Night Off-This Day In Norwood History-May 22, 1969
$15 Tax Hike Estimated-This Day In Norwood History-May 20, 1969
On May 20, 1969, the annual Norwood Town Meeting entered its final night with a sense of urgency and fatigue, yet also with the unmistakable gravity that comes when a … Continue reading $15 Tax Hike Estimated-This Day In Norwood History-May 20, 1969