The town of Norwood was treated to a unique musical experience on July 21, 2014, as international carillonneurs Elena Sadina and Sergei Gratchev performed at the Tilton Memorial Carillon on Norwood Town Hall.
Comprehensive Guide Opens a Window Into Norwood-June 11, 1994
A volunteer‑driven project unveils a comprehensive guide designed to help residents—especially newcomers—navigate Norwood’s history and civic life.
Veterans Monument Dedicated-September 15, 1991
Thousands of residents gather in Norwood center to dedicate Frank Simoni's $500,000 "Protectors of the American Way" veterans monument, featuring keynote speaker Brig. Gen. Richard I. Neal.
Low Voter Turnout Falls Short of Quorum, Allowing Town Worker Pay Raises to Stand-August 14, 1990
Failing to meet the 20 percent voter turnout quorum required for a referendum, Norwood's special election left a 6 percent pay raise for municipal workers intact.
Architect Selected to Design Town Hall Elevator for Handicapped Accessibility-October 24, 1985
To comply with federal handicapped-accessibility mandates by October 1986, architect Robert Bastille will draft plans for a $225,000 elevator at Norwood Town Hall.
Town Manager John Carroll Proposes Adding 5,600 Veterans’ Names to Norwood Memorial Hall-October 31, 1983
Town Manager John Carroll recommended adding 5,600 names of WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans to Norwood Memorial Hall using 70 new wall-mounted metal panels.
Tilton Carillon Undergoes Final Tuning by British Bell Specialists and Carilloneur Martin A. Gilman-October 24, 1983
British bell founders from John Taylor & Co. and carilloneur Martin A. Gilman complete final tuning on Norwood Town Hall's historic 50-bell carillon ahead of the uptown revitalization dedication.
English Artisans Begin Restoring Norwood Town Hall’s 50-Bell Carillon After Five-Year Silence-October 7, 1983
Two English artisans from John Taylor & Co. begin a $29,000 project to restore Norwood Town Hall's 50-bell carillon after a five-year silence.
Retiring DPW Superintendent Nicholas Joseph Reflects on 32 Years of Municipal Service in Norwood-October 25, 1979
After 32 years of managing Norwood's infrastructure, DPW Superintendent Nicholas Joseph is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of fiscal prudence and hands-on municipal leadership.
Norwood Selectmen Dedicate Memorial Plaque to Longtime Zoning Board Member George S. Williamson-August 8, 1979
Town officials, colleagues, and family members gathered at town hall to dedicate a memorial plaque honoring George S. Williamson's 20-year service record on the Norwood Zoning Board of Appeals.