After a tense four-year battle, Norwood Town Meeting approves the $140,000 acquisition of Ellis Pond for conservation and recreation by a dramatic one-vote margin.
Norwood Earns Patriot Ledger “Team of the Week” Honors After Stunning Scoreless Tie Against Powerhouse Wellesley-October 12, 1965
Playing a scoreless defensive battle against powerhouse Wellesley, Norwood earns Patriot Ledger Team of the Week honors in one of the season's biggest Bay State League upsets.
Norwood Man William Kolb Tests Pioneering Undersea Aqua-Cabin in Boston Harbor—October 12, 1965
Norwood engineer William C. Kolb tests a pioneering two-man private undersea habitat in Boston Harbor, marking a milestone for commercial saturation diving and marine research.
Historic Logan-Duffy Rifle Match Binds Massachusetts and New York “Irish Regiments” at Norwood Armory—October 12, 1964
Norwood's 101st Infantry and New York's 165th Infantry celebrate their historic Civil War ties during the annual Logan-Duffy Rifle Match banquet at the Norwood Armory.
Syrian Boy Scouts-October 12, 1961
Tenderfoot Scouts at St. George's Syrian Orthodox Church were inducted into the Boy Scouts at a ceremony held last Sunday night. The scouts who were inducted into Troop 18 are … Continue reading Syrian Boy Scouts-October 12, 1961
Norwood Thrift Shop Ribbon Cutting-October 12, 1961
Norwood Thrift Shop operated by the Women's Community Committee held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the store on Guild Street last Wednesday. Town Manager Walter Blasenak cut the ribbon as Mrs. … Continue reading Norwood Thrift Shop Ribbon Cutting-October 12, 1961
Elderly Housing Almost Ready-October 19, 1961
NORWOOD'S HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, which is rapidly nearing completion at Railroad avenue and Adams street. Contractor Paul Sardella predicts that the project will be completed sometime between the … Continue reading Elderly Housing Almost Ready-October 19, 1961
Dr. Scholl’s Shoe Trailer At Regan’s Corner Today-October 12, 1955
A huge yellow trailer which will roll into Norwood today and pull up in front of Regan’s Shoe Store, 637 Washington Street, should be a welcome sight to everyone with … Continue reading Dr. Scholl’s Shoe Trailer At Regan’s Corner Today-October 12, 1955
Norwood Edges Milton 12-7 Behind Johnny Doyle’s Aerial Attack-October 12, 1953
Norwood holds off a fierce fourth-quarter comeback by Milton's Whiz Kids, securing a 12-7 victory behind Johnny Doyle's passing and Mackie's touchdown plunge.
Flames Wipe Out Downtown Block-This Day in Norwood History-October 12, 1944
Flames Wipe Out Downtown Block-This Day in Norwood History-October 12, 1944