Construction trucks parked at night in a gravel lot next to a fenced house with lights on

Mother Wants Overnight Truck Parking Ban-July 8, 1981

Discover the 1981 effort to regulate commercial vehicle parking in Norwood, including the concerns of residents like Kathleen W. Mallet and the logistical challenges faced by local contractors.

The Great 1981 Ambulance Fee Debate-June 1, 1981

The End of the "Free Ride" In the spring of 1981, Massachusetts municipalities were collectively holding their breath. The landmark tax-limiting measure known as Proposition 2½ had just passed the … Continue reading The Great 1981 Ambulance Fee Debate-June 1, 1981

Talk Of The Town-May 27, 1981

Late May 1981 found Norwood in a familiar spring rhythm: budgets debated, neighborhoods speaking up for themselves, institutions adjusting to growth, and community groups preparing for summer traditions. The day’s … Continue reading Talk Of The Town-May 27, 1981

Guild School Picked for Civic Center-July 8, 1980

Discover the 1980 decision that transformed the Aaron Guild School into a multi-purpose recreation hub, replacing the former Civic Center sold to Norwood Hospital.

1944 Norwood High School Junior Varsity Football Team Photo

Junior Varsity Football Revived At High School-This Day in Norwood History-October 23, 1946

Junior Varsity Football Revived At High School-This Day in Norwood History-October 23, 1946