The Henry O. Peabody School for Girls holds its fifth annual Harvest Fair featuring food booths, crafts, flea market treasures, and student fundraiser activities.
Bicentennial Commission Dedicates Plaque Honoring Past and Present Town Selectmen in Memorial Hall Ceremony-October 15, 1976
Former Norwood selectmen gather at Memorial Hall for a Bicentennial plaque dedication, sharing memories of town history, budget advice, and decades of municipal service.
Norwood Firefighters Deliver Healthy Baby Girl in Unexpected Home Emergency-October 16, 1974
Quick-thinking Norwood firefighters James Flaherty and Donald Towne deliver a healthy baby girl at home after an emergency call from machinist Thomas McDonough.
Frank Ciavattone Sets New England Weightlifting Record at Norwood Civic Center Championships-October 15, 1974
Norwood's Frank Ciavattone sets a New England clean and jerk record and is named best lifter at the regional championships hosted at Norwood Civic Center.
Norwood Catholic Group Seeks Worship Alternative Through Emmaus Community-October 15, 1971
A distinct alternative to the structured worship of the traditional Catholic parish has emerged in Norwood with the establishment of the Emmaus Community, a grassroots movement seeking a more personal … Continue reading Norwood Catholic Group Seeks Worship Alternative Through Emmaus Community-October 15, 1971
State-Ordered Redistricting Forces January Election for All Norwood Town Meeting Members-October 15, 1971
Due to severe population imbalances and state reapportionment mandates, Norwood prepares for a town-wide election of all town meeting representatives in January.
Norwood High School Cheerleaders-October 15, 1969
Members of the Norwood High School cheerleading squad are: Front row, left to right, Toni Manfro, Nancy Smith, Sandy Columbo, Chris Phillips, Susan Bragg and Marie DeRoma; Rear row, left to right, Mary Rizzo, Joanne Thomas, Mary McTernan, Lynn Winthrop, Sherry Leason and Eileen Crook. (Photo by Ray Parry)
Route 1 Median Guard Rail and Safety Construction Nearing December Completion-October 15, 1969
Crews install median guard rails and chain-link safety fencing along Route 1 across Norwood, Westwood, and Dedham, with a target completion date of December.
Norwood Hospital Honors Retiring Director of Nurses Lillian B. Strout for 44 Years of Service-October 15, 1969
Celebrating a legendary 44-year career in nursing, Norwood Hospital bids a fond farewell to retiring Director of Nurses Lillian B. Strout at a Wrentham dinner celebration.
Recreation Pass System Studied, Theater Alterations Proposed, and Cedar Street Permit Debated-October 15, 1969
Norwood's Recreation Advisory Committee weighs a pass system for the WWII Memorial Center, while selectmen debate theater renovations and Cedar Street storage permits.