OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor
Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
Norwood has a long history of proud military service, going back as far as the Colonial Wars, and the town and townspeople have done an excellent job of paying tribute … Continue reading Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 2013
Ray Martin. Seven teams pursued the prospect. The Red Sox even sent a scout to Ray Martin’s Norwood High School prom, In 1943, Norwood High School senior Ray Martin pitched … Continue reading Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 2013
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
Sparks Discount Store in Norwood Scheduled for Opening Next Month-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962
"SPARKIE", the symbol of the Sparks Department Store, opening soon in the former Nortronics on Route 1 at Neponset street, Norwood, is displayed here by Albert Sparks left) and George … Continue reading Sparks Discount Store in Norwood Scheduled for Opening Next Month-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962
So. Shore National Bank Has New Computer System-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1962
TOP OFFICERS of the South Shore National Bank inspect the unique ledger handling electronic computer complex now installed at the bank's main office in Quincy Center. President William J. Martin, … Continue reading So. Shore National Bank Has New Computer System-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1962
All-American Tip Big Assist For Tom Brannelly-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1962
It took a two-time All-America center named Art Chisholm of Arlington, who never played goal in his life, to make a key change in the playing style of Northeastern University … Continue reading All-American Tip Big Assist For Tom Brannelly-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1962