The Battle Over Norwood’s Blue Line Salaries The core principle of home rule—the right of a municipality to govern itself without state interference—is not just an abstract concept; it is … Continue reading Home Rule vs. The State House-This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1961
Cardinal Dedicates New School & Cafeteria at St. Catherine’s Church-This Day In Norwood History-January 31, 1960
St. Catherine's in Norwood, One of Largest in Diocese Richard Cardinal Cushing blessed the new school and cafeteria at St. Catherine’s Church, Norwood, yesterday and announced work would start in … Continue reading Cardinal Dedicates New School & Cafeteria at St. Catherine’s Church-This Day In Norwood History-January 31, 1960
Bomb Scare Routs 2000-This Day In Norwood History- July 15, 1957
Bathers at New Pond In Norwood Evacuated Telephone Tip Leads to Battery Under Building A warning that a bomb was in the sands at the beach of New Pond caused … Continue reading Bomb Scare Routs 2000-This Day In Norwood History- July 15, 1957
Norwood Catholic Women Close Silver Jubilee With Archbishop Cushing-This Day in Norwood History-May 16, 1957
The silver jubilee of the Norwood Catholic Woman’s Club unfolded on a warm May evening in 1957, filling St. Catherine’s School Auditorium with the glow of candles, polished silver, and … Continue reading Norwood Catholic Women Close Silver Jubilee With Archbishop Cushing-This Day in Norwood History-May 16, 1957
Norwood High Baseball Downs Natick on Wall’s Three‑Hitter-This Day In Norwood History-May 16, 1957
On a bright Monday afternoon in mid‑May 1957, the crowd gathered along the fence at H. Bennett Murray Field felt that familiar early‑season electricity. The Norwood High baseball team—already proving … Continue reading Norwood High Baseball Downs Natick on Wall’s Three‑Hitter-This Day In Norwood History-May 16, 1957
Meet the Team: Jimmy Balfour-This Day In Norwood History-May 2, 1957
The Rise of Norwood’s Young Outfielder On a bright spring afternoon in 1957, the baseball fields behind Norwood High School buzzed with the familiar rhythm of batting practice, infield drills, … Continue reading Meet the Team: Jimmy Balfour-This Day In Norwood History-May 2, 1957
Kiwanis Club Sets June 2 for Big Sports & Stage Show-This Day In Norwood History-May 21, 1953
Final preparations are underway for one of the most colorful and entertaining evenings of the season as the Norwood Kiwanis Club completes arrangements for its Second Annual Sports and Stage … Continue reading Kiwanis Club Sets June 2 for Big Sports & Stage Show-This Day In Norwood History-May 21, 1953
Norwood Housing Authority Proposal Sparks Special Town Meeting-This Day In Norwood History-May 14, 1948
A surge of civic interest swept through Norwood last night as residents gathered to debate a proposal that could reshape the town’s approach to public housing. The Norwood Housing Authority’s … Continue reading Norwood Housing Authority Proposal Sparks Special Town Meeting-This Day In Norwood History-May 14, 1948
Norwood A&P’s New “Store Of Tomorrow” Open Thursday-This Day In Norwood History-January 28, 1948
The “Store of Tomorrow” will be unveiled in Norwood on Thursday when A & P Food Stores celebrates the completion of remodeling operations at its streamlined supermarket at Cottage and … Continue reading Norwood A&P’s New “Store Of Tomorrow” Open Thursday-This Day In Norwood History-January 28, 1948
Norwood Man Has Unusual Collection Of License Plates-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1947
Fred Schaicr of 53 Silver Street, shown with some of his prized collection of number plates. He has set of plates 354 and 355 for 36 consecutive years. (McLean Photo) … Continue reading Norwood Man Has Unusual Collection Of License Plates-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1947