A former local milkman prepares to take command of a major metropolitan law enforcement agency following a high-profile State House controversy.
Norwood Coaches Double As Rivals-July 9, 1971
Discover the story of Norwood’s co-coaches Don McPhee and Frank Wall, who balanced Little League rivalries and Legion winning streaks during a frantic stretch of local baseball in July 1971.
Polaroid Begins Production At Norwood Complex-July 9, 1969
In 1969, Polaroid began producing goods in their newly constructed facility on the former Forbes Estate in Norwood.
Norwood Chief Makes Arrest On Night Off-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-May 22, 1969
$15 Tax Hike Estimated-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-May 20, 1969
Home Rule vs. The State House-May 1, 1961
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-May 1, 1961
Cardinal Dedicates New School & Cafeteria at St. Catherine’s Church-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-January 31, 1960
Bomb Scare Routs 2000- 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- 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-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-May 16, 1957