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
Foam Day at Father Mac’s Camp Brings Joy to Norwood Youth-July 19, 2013
Over 300 campers participated in the annual Foam Day at Father Mac’s Camp in Norwood, featuring massive piles of foam and firefighter support.
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
Budget to Benefit Norwood-July 9, 1988
Discover the 1988 legislative achievements that brought $400,000 to Norwood, supporting everything from the Grant Gear PCB site blood testing to the Pulse hotline and Summerhill House.
Norwood Still Tops with 13th Straight Win-July 8, 1987
Discover the highlights of the July 1987 Legion baseball clash, featuring a decisive fifth-inning rally and home runs by Jim Delbou and Ted Decareau that powered Norwood to their 13th straight win.
Raytheon Data Systems Shuts Down-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-May 18, 1984