Wonderful Women of Norwood-Maude Alice Shattuck

Wonderful Women of Norwood-Maude Alice Shattuck

1950’s Aerial Photo of Downtown Norwood Center

This 1950's aerial photo shows the downtown area of Norwood and includes the Norwood Town Common, Town Hall, The old Norwood Police and Fire Building (now the OCC), the Norwood … Continue reading 1950’s Aerial Photo of Downtown Norwood Center

1923 Planning Board Report-Streets Near Norwood Railroad Station

In the course of the general program of the state for the abolishment of railway grade crossings, the present dangerous crossing at Railroad Avenue will be abolished. This work should … Continue reading 1923 Planning Board Report-Streets Near Norwood Railroad Station

Car Crashes Into Dunkin Donuts-This Day In Norwood History-August 24, 2018

This Day In Norwood History-August 24, 2018-Car Crashes Into Dunkin Donuts

Preservation Completed at Norwood Memorial Municipal Building-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 2014

Norwood, MA—The late-gothic Norwood Memorial Municipal Building was built in 1927-28, and consists of a four-story solid masonry structure with split-face granite block veneer and limestone bandings. The existing roof … Continue reading Preservation Completed at Norwood Memorial Municipal Building-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 2014

Police force reaches out to town-This Day In Norwood History-May 17, 1992

Norwood police officers Peter Borroni and Sgt. Kevin McDonough talk over some ideas for improving security at their businesses with Richard LeVangie of Westwood Motors and Whitey Anderson of Settles … Continue reading Police force reaches out to town-This Day In Norwood History-May 17, 1992

Police Department Set To Move To New Headquarters-This Day in Norwood History-April 8, 1964

IN NEW QUARTERS — The Norwood Fire Department moved into their new quarters on Nahatan Street last Wednesday. Some of the men and apparatus are lined up in front of … Continue reading Police Department Set To Move To New Headquarters-This Day in Norwood History-April 8, 1964

Firefighter Francis Hayes Honored at Banquet-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1964

HONORED AT BANQUET—Firefighter Francis Hayes, who retired two weeks ago, was given a testimonial dinner at the Elks' Ballroom last Wednesday night where over 200 relatives and friends gathered in … Continue reading Firefighter Francis Hayes Honored at Banquet-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1964

Police Deliver Twin Girls, Premature, But Both OK-This Day In Norwood History-March 4, 1963

NORWOOD OFFICERS —James W. Kelly, left, father of five children, and Nicholas DeStito, father of three, who delivered twins to young mother, talk with nurse Catherine Curran at Norwood Hospital. … Continue reading Police Deliver Twin Girls, Premature, But Both OK-This Day In Norwood History-March 4, 1963

Ex-Police Chief Thomas C. Lydon Dies Driving Car in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 14, 1955

May 14, 1955-Former Police Chief Thomas Lydon, 64, died at the wheel of his car about 1 a. m. today, apparently after suffering a heart attack. Lydon collapsed as he … Continue reading Ex-Police Chief Thomas C. Lydon Dies Driving Car in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 14, 1955