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November 5, 2024November 2, 2026 georgenhs Museum30

Washington & Guild Street Intersection Painted By Mary Fogg 1886

The paintings currently on the walls of the parlor in the F Holland Day house are the work of Mrs. Mary B. (Tucker) Fogg. Born in New London, Connecticut in … Continue reading Washington & Guild Street Intersection Painted By Mary Fogg 1886

November 5, 1993November 2, 2026 georgenhs Automile, This Day In Norwood History

Auto Baron Ernie Boch Buys Historic 33-Acre Simoni’s Flowers Property on Route 1 for $4.48M-November 5, 1993

Auto baron Ernie Boch acquired the 33-acre Simoni's Flowers nursery site on Route 1 for $4.48 million, marking the end of a 70-year landmark business.

November 5, 1993November 2, 2026 georgenhs Sports, This Day In Norwood History

Denise Carroll Sparks Norwood High Field Hockey to Playoff Victory-November 5, 1992

Denise Carroll tallied a goal and an assist while Libbie Smith made four saves in goal as fifth-seeded Norwood High field hockey shut out North Attleboro 3-0 in tournament action.

November 5, 1986November 2, 2026 georgenhs Airport, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Residents Accuse Helicopter Pilots of “Buzzing” Homes Near Airport-November 5, 1986

Residents clashed with State Police and airport officials at a Norwood hearing over allegations of low-flying "cowboy" helicopter pilots causing excessive noise.

November 5, 1981November 2, 2026 georgenhs Airport, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Pilots Group Claims Oct. 15 Airport Crash Avoidable, Blames Commission on Safety Delays-November 5, 1981

Following an October crash where a priest narrowly escaped a burning plane in dense fog, pilot Stanley Prussian criticized the Norwood Airport Commission for delayed safety improvements.

November 5, 1979November 2, 2026 georgenhs School Closing, This Day In Norwood History

Willett School Closing Next Year Not a Sure Thing as School Committee Debates Postponement-November 5, 1979

Amid debate over enrollment and real estate concerns, Norwood officials and candidates clash over whether to delay the scheduled June 1980 closure of the Willett School.

November 5, 1976November 2, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Kenneth Fraser Appointed Regional Director of the Office of Emergency Transportation-November 5, 1976

Raytheon general traffic manager and Norwood resident Kenneth G. Fraser has been appointed regional director of the Office of Emergency Transportation for the northeast.

November 5, 1973November 2, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood High Shocks Undefeated Framingham North 6-0 Behind John Oldham’s Heroism-November 5, 1973

Senior co-captain John Oldham rushed for 95 yards and scored the game-winning 41-yard touchdown as Norwood's defense shut out unbeaten Framingham North 6-0.

November 5, 1968November 5, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Police Department, This Day In Norwood History

Chief Murphy Graduates from FBI Academy-November 5, 1968

NORWOOD POLICE CHIEF James M. Murphy graduated from the 82nd Session of the FBI National Academy at exercises in Washington, D.C. He is shown receiving his diploma from Erwin N. … Continue reading Chief Murphy Graduates from FBI Academy-November 5, 1968

November 5, 1965November 2, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Undefeated Norwood Prepares for Showdown at Needham-November 5, 1965

Entering the final third of the season, undefeated Norwood High football brings its stingy defense to Needham under coach Art Gulla in a critical Bay State League matchup.

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