In a published journal article, Norwood's Dr. Harold W. Demone Jr. explores how public enlightenment is shifting the handling of addiction and mental illness from police to medical institutions.
Separate Bomb Hoaxes Force Evacuations at Norwood and Canton High Schools-October 15, 1963
Norwood High School is evacuated for the second time in two weeks following a morning bomb threat, mirroring a similar hoax in Canton.
Sen. Kennedy Visits Norwood During Barnstorming Tour-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1958
Norwood Messenger associate editor James T. O'Sullivan (left), looks on as editor George K. Sherlock (center) shows Senator and Mrs. Kennedy a front-page story from the previous week. The headline … Continue reading Sen. Kennedy Visits Norwood During Barnstorming Tour-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1958
Norwood Edges Milton 19-12 with Last-Second Touchdown Thriller—October 15, 1956
Capitalizing on a late Milton turnover and a brilliant passing display by Ed Feeney, Norwood secures a thrilling 19-12 last-second victory over Milton.
Black Crow Is Pet For Students-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1946
They say that teachers have pets but the children of St. Catherine's School have their own little pet—a black crow named "Pluto." Owned by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Halstead of … Continue reading Black Crow Is Pet For Students-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1946
Officers Of Norwood Post No. 70, American Legion-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1944
installed at ceremonies last Saturday night at the Civic. Seated (left to right) George Hammersley, finance officer; Joseph Nuttall, senior vice-commander; Henry Hochheim, commander; Arthur Gleichauf, junior vice-commander; Joseph Welch, … Continue reading Officers Of Norwood Post No. 70, American Legion-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1944
Gremlins Out to Get Him Writes Lt. George Lee-This Day In Norwood History-october 15, 1943
Plane Damaged During Straffing Expedition But Manages To Get Away And Get It Down How the Gremlins were out to get him is told in a letter recently received here … Continue reading Gremlins Out to Get Him Writes Lt. George Lee-This Day In Norwood History-october 15, 1943
Last Minute Rally To Hit Scrap Drive Quota-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1942
Holman Not Satisfied With 135 Tons Collected NORWOOD TRUST COMPANY'S donation to the scrap drive is pictured above. In the rear can be seen a solid steel grill door which … Continue reading Last Minute Rally To Hit Scrap Drive Quota-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1942
First Town Manager Recall Election In Massachuestts History-1938
Below are articles from the Norwood Free Press detailing the Town Manager recall election saga of 1938.