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 Votes $180,000 Civic Center Move-This Day In Norwood History-July 8, 1980
Aaron Guild School, 1975 (Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) The Norwood Town Meeting voted 84-48 last night to appropriate $180,000 to move the Norwood Civic Center to the site … Continue reading Norwood Votes $180,000 Civic Center Move-This Day In Norwood History-July 8, 1980
Home Rule vs. The State House-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1961
Norwood Passes $2.3 Million Budget in Final “Old-Fashioned” Town Meeting-This Day In Norwood History-April 8, 1949
With just 600 of Norwood’s 9,000 registered voters in attendance, the town approved a $2,299,933 budget tonight during a three‑hour session at the Junior High School auditorium. The meeting marked … Continue reading Norwood Passes $2.3 Million Budget in Final “Old-Fashioned” Town Meeting-This Day In Norwood History-April 8, 1949
Norwood To Erect World War Veterans Memorial-This Day In Norwood History-December 15, 1920
The committee appointed to bring in recommendations for a suitable memorial for the soldiers and sailors of the World War reported at the special town meeting in Everett Hall last … Continue reading Norwood To Erect World War Veterans Memorial-This Day In Norwood History-December 15, 1920
Norwood Considers New Charter and Town Hall at Dual Town Meetings-This Day In Norwood History-April 3, 1911
Two town meetings were convened this evening in Everett Hall, with residents gathering to debate both annual appropriations and a proposal for a new town charter that could reshape Norwood’s … Continue reading Norwood Considers New Charter and Town Hall at Dual Town Meetings-This Day In Norwood History-April 3, 1911
New Eight-Room Schoolhouse, Fire Station, Ordered-This Day In Norwood History-November 2, 1905
New Eight-Room Schoolhouse, Fire Station, Ordered This Day In Norwood History-November 2, 1905
Town Meeting Approves New Street After Heated Debate-This Day In Norwood History-April 2, 1900
A special town meeting held this evening at 7 p.m., followed by an adjourned session at 8, resulted in several major appropriations and a contentious vote over the acceptance of … Continue reading Town Meeting Approves New Street After Heated Debate-This Day In Norwood History-April 2, 1900
This Day In Norwood History-April 8
──────────────────────────────────────── 🗓️ This Day in Norwood History – April 8 From wartime heroism and youthful aviation to major civic milestones in public safety and local government, April 8th highlights courage, modernization, … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-April 8