Dr. Fogg Tells About First Church Erected In What Is Now Norwood The first finished church was located corner of Walpole and Winter Sts, South Dedham. The church was finished … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham
1923 Planning Board Report-Proposed Additional North-South Through Streets and Diagonals
In the outlying districts of the Town where new houses and new streets are springing up, the individual land owners have used and are still using customary skill and foresight … Continue reading 1923 Planning Board Report-Proposed Additional North-South Through Streets and Diagonals
1923 Planning Board Report-Plan for the Vicinity of Center of the Town
The plan on pages 20 and 21 for the center of Norwood is an integral part of the general plan proposed for the Town as a whole. The development of … Continue reading 1923 Planning Board Report-Plan for the Vicinity of Center of the Town
F Holland Day House ADA Renovation Update-August 7, 2021
The work on our new ramp continues... You can see all of the progress on this project by visiting the main project page. This work was made possible by funding … Continue reading F Holland Day House ADA Renovation Update-August 7, 2021
F Holland Day House ADA Renovation Update-August 4, 2021
The new bottom step has been cut and put into place. The former bottom step will move up to become the second step, and the former top step will remain … Continue reading F Holland Day House ADA Renovation Update-August 4, 2021
F Holland Day House ADA Renovation Update-August 2, 2021
Work is underway on a new ADA compliant ramp and bathroom to make the Day House more accessible to the public. Step one is to remove this poured concrete, which … Continue reading F Holland Day House ADA Renovation Update-August 2, 2021
Old Town Jail Faces Another Identity Crisis-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1971
SPLIT PERSONALITY — Because the Norwood town jail no longer imprisons but now serves as a Marine recruiting station, holds vagrant water meters in protective custody and will soon contain … Continue reading Old Town Jail Faces Another Identity Crisis-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1971
Model Hearth Stones Homes Leave Room for Expansion-This Day In Norwood History- July 2, 1961
Three weeks ago, Murray J. Sloane, realtor and Almor Homes, Inc., developer, opened his four new model homes at the Hearth Stones in Norwood with all the important features that … Continue reading Model Hearth Stones Homes Leave Room for Expansion-This Day In Norwood History- July 2, 1961
Novice Swimmer Jimmy Murphy Aids Man Stricken In Water-This Day in Norwood History-August 6, 1959
Lieutenant Murphy and his 12-year-old son Jimmy from a family photo taken in 1959 (photo credit: Lieutenant Brian P. Murphy) Jimmy Murphy the 12-year-old son of Lieutenant and Mrs. James … Continue reading Novice Swimmer Jimmy Murphy Aids Man Stricken In Water-This Day in Norwood History-August 6, 1959
Norwood Attacks Winning Waltham Team at Arena-This Day In Norwood History-December 29, 1946
Police Quickly Quell Riot After Hockey Tilt 1946 - 1947 Norwood Mustangs Hockey Team Kneeling—Cekovich, Anderson, Mgrs.; Curran; Hamlin.First row—Wall, Connolly, Trusevitch, Seastrand (Capt.), Wall.Second row—Palmerini. Gearty, Monbouquette, McTernan, McDonough, … Continue reading Norwood Attacks Winning Waltham Team at Arena-This Day In Norwood History-December 29, 1946