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April 30, 2023June 4, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

In Memoriam-Gary M. Lee

A Life of Service and Faith On April 30, 2023, the town of Norwood, Massachusetts, suddenly lost a dedicated community leader, family man, and professional with the unexpected passing of … Continue reading In Memoriam-Gary M. Lee

July 24, 2015July 23, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Police Department, Police, This Day In Norwood History

Off-Duty Officer Shore Saves Life-July 24, 2015

Off-duty Norwood Police Officer Greg Shore used his CPR training and a wall-mounted AED to revive a hockey player who suffered a heart attack at a Quincy rink.

April 12, 1991July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Employees and Customers Lament Closing of Norwood RMV-April 12, 1991

On April 12, 1991, the usually brisk pace inside Norwood’s Registry of Motor Vehicles slowed to a crawl - not because of inefficiency, but because no one wanted the day … Continue reading Employees and Customers Lament Closing of Norwood RMV-April 12, 1991

August 9, 1990August 8, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Former Norwood Resident Robert J. Carnes Appointed District Attorney for Berkshire County-August 9, 1990

Former Norwood resident Robert J. Carnes was appointed district attorney for Berkshire County by Governor Michael S. Dukakis, becoming the state's youngest DA.

October 18, 1979October 17, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Manager

The Town Manager and the Social Security District Manager-October 18, 1979

Residents walking through Norwood frequently stop in their tracks when they run into James J. Kelly, offering cheerful greetings of, "Hi John, how's things going?" It is rarely a matter … Continue reading The Town Manager and the Social Security District Manager-October 18, 1979

August 30, 1979August 30, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Police Department, This Day In Norwood History

Detective Sergeant Arthur Groh Honored for His Dedication to Norwood-August 30, 1979

Norwood prepares to honor Detective Sergeant Arthur Groh with a testimonial dinner on September 16th at the Boylston Schul Verner Club in Walpole.

June 21, 1971July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Bridge Dedicated to Late Selectman John A. Abdallah-June 21, 1971

Family, friends, and state officials gather to honor a colorful leader who dedicated 40 years to Norwood.

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