Decades after his service concluded, the family of former Norwood patrolman Dick Murphy returned his vintage "triple-one" badge to the Norwood Police Department.
Three Generations of the Murphy Family Have Served and Protected-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1992
Oct. 6,1912, the Boston Globe A fading newspaper story hangs, framed, on the wall in Norwood police Lt. Brian Murphy’s home. The headline says: “Four of One Family Policemen. Murphys … Continue reading Three Generations of the Murphy Family Have Served and Protected-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1992
Planning Board Launch Master Plan Study for 200-Acre “Meadows” Tract-August 23, 1965
Backed by a $10,000 town appropriation, the Norwood Planning Board is launching a master plan study to guide industrial development across the 200-acre Route 1 Meadows tract.
McKenna Dream Realized Semi-Pros Get Franchise-This Day in Norwood History-July 13, 1961
This Day in Norwood History-July 13, 1961-McKenna Dream Realized Semi-Pros Get Franchise
Norwood High Wins Bay State League Baseball Title-This Day in Norwood History-May 29, 1957
This Day in Norwood History-May 29, 1950-Norwood High Wins Bay State League Baseball Title The Norwood High baseball squad won the Bay State League title yesterday afternoon as they edged Dedham, 5-4, Just as second-place Framingham was being toppled by Natick. This was the second consecutive and the third year since 1952 that the diamond squad has captured the top spot in the league standings. Tony Grinavic led the way at bat with...
Archbishop Cushing Confirms 283; Blesses New School And Hall-This Day in Norwood History-May 18, 1954
This Day in Norwood History-May 18, 1954-Archbishop Cushing Confirms 283; Blesses New School And Hall His Excellency the Most Rev. Richard J. Cushing, Archbishop of Boston, administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to a class of 283 yesterday afternoon in St. Catherine's Church. Prior to the Confirmation ceremony, Archbishop Cushing bestowed his blessing on the new school and hall. Click on the post to see all 283 names.