Town Meeting Votes to Replace Both Water Towers-This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 2023

(Photo: Town Meeting Information Session) Town Meeting members approced a major infrastructure project to replace its two aging water storage tanks, located between Highland Cemetery and Norwood High School. These … Continue reading Town Meeting Votes to Replace Both Water Towers-This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 2023

Norwood Thanksgiving Ads

1901 1902 1939 1939 1939 1939 1939 1939 1939 1939 1939 1939 1939 1939 1947 1947 1947 1948 1948 1948 1948 1948 1948 1948 Dacey Bros. Dairy Store Thanksgiving Ad … Continue reading Norwood Thanksgiving Ads

🏈 Norwood vs. Dedham: A Century of Thanksgiving Football Rivalry

From Gridiron Glory to Community Tradition — A Norwood Perspective 📜 Introduction Every Thanksgiving morning, before the turkey hits the oven, Norwood residents gather with unmatched anticipation—not just for family … Continue reading 🏈 Norwood vs. Dedham: A Century of Thanksgiving Football Rivalry

In Memoriam-John A. Abdallah

Deceased • November 11, 1968 John A. Abdallah served the Town of Norwood as a Selectman for four full three-year terms and served as its Chairman in 1967. At the … Continue reading In Memoriam-John A. Abdallah

Our Heroic Dead

Selectman Harry Butters with Norwood's Gold Star Mothers in front of the Roll of Honor (Photo taken by Harry Surrette, donated by Rick Smith) (Address delivered by Harry B. Butters, … Continue reading Our Heroic Dead

Norwood Memorial Street Corner List

1 Pleasant & E Cross St U.S. Army PFC Ralph E. Shackley 1915 1943 * 2 Pleasant & Cross St U.S. Army Sgt. Edward F Hayes 1923 1945 * 3 … Continue reading Norwood Memorial Street Corner List

In Memory Of All Marines in Norfolk County

This monument, located in Aaron Guild Park, was dedicated by the Norfolk County Marine Corps League in 1957. The inscription reads: In Memory of All Marines of Norfolk County Who Gave … Continue reading In Memory Of All Marines in Norfolk County

Actor Liam Neeson Spotted Filming In Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 6, 2022

Actor Liam Neeson was sighted by many Norwoodians over the past few days while filming a movie in Norwood. Neeson was spotted filming on a movie set located outside the … Continue reading Actor Liam Neeson Spotted Filming In Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 6, 2022

Roll of Honor

OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor

Norwood Honors Its Veterans-This Day In Norwood History-November 11, 2019

🕊️ Veterans Day in Norwood: A 2019 Commemoration of Service and Memory On November 11, 2019, Norwood marked Veterans Day with a series of solemn and celebratory events that reflected … Continue reading Norwood Honors Its Veterans-This Day In Norwood History-November 11, 2019