Honoring Norwood’s Veterans

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

First Congregational Church of Norwood Marks 275 Years-This Day In Norwood History-November 19, 2011

Children gather at the front of the sanctuary to take part in a presentation by New England Hometown History's Bill McCarriston (left), playing Thomas Balch, and Nanci Kendall (right), playing … Continue reading First Congregational Church of Norwood Marks 275 Years-This Day In Norwood History-November 19, 2011

End of the Line For Kline’s Department Store-This Day In Norwood History-November 14, 1994

NORWOOD - The racks in Kline’s basement children’s clothing section were bare. Beneath the knotty pine wall panels in the men’s department, bargain hunters strolled along the thin carpets and … Continue reading End of the Line For Kline’s Department Store-This Day In Norwood History-November 14, 1994

This Day In Norwood History-November 1981-Sanco Toy

Sanco Toy wants you to know... Thu, Nov 19, 1981 – 51 · The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts)

Goalies Owe Some Saves to Higgins-This Day In Norwood History-November 8, 1977

Ernie Higgins, the little old mask-maker If Ernie Higgins had known the man in the iron mask, the long-suffering prisoner might have been a standout in the National Hockey League. … Continue reading Goalies Owe Some Saves to Higgins-This Day In Norwood History-November 8, 1977

Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Dies At 54-This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1973

J. M. Murphy, police chief of Norwood (photo credit: Lieutenant Brian P. Murphy) Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy, 54, died yesterday at Norwood Hospital, where he was admitted Thanksgiving … Continue reading Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Dies At 54-This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1973

Old Norwood carillon retains clarity-This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1972

TEACHER AND PUPIL—Instructor Martin Gillman joins Earl Chamberlain among the bells in the tower of Norwood Town Hall where Chamberlain (left) plays the carillon. (Globe Photo by Ellis Herwig) Bells … Continue reading Old Norwood carillon retains clarity-This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1972

John Abdallah Dies In Parade At Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 11, 1968

John Abdallah Dies In Parade At Norwood This Day In Norwood History-November 11, 1968

Fisher Gardens-This Day In Norwood History-November 20, 1966

Sun, Nov 20, 1966 – 159 · The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts)

Norwood Gains League Tie On 8-0 Win Over Dedham-This Day In Norwood History-November 25, 1965

Raftery Scores All Points As 10,000 See NHS Take Edge In Holiday Series LAST GAME—Norwood High School football captain and all-scholastic guard candidate, John Solomon, rounded out his brilliant high … Continue reading Norwood Gains League Tie On 8-0 Win Over Dedham-This Day In Norwood History-November 25, 1965