A valuable stretch of land nearly a mile long through his Norwood estate has been given to Massachusetts by W. Cameron Forbes, grandson of Ralph Waldo Emerson, as a section … Continue reading W. Cameron Forbes Donates Land for Boston-N. Y. Road-January 24, 1951
Trailerites Steven & Minnie Laraway Realize Their Dream of Ideal Existence-This Day in Norwood History-February 12, 1948
NORWOOD TRAILERITES — Mr. and Mrs. Steven Larasway (left) and the family cat sit in the living room of their compact little trailer home on the Providence Highway at the … Continue reading Trailerites Steven & Minnie Laraway Realize Their Dream of Ideal Existence-This Day in Norwood History-February 12, 1948
Army Enthusiastic Over Medic Corps, Col. Collins Says-This Day in Norwood History-August 20, 1944
FORT DEVENS. Aug. 20—The Army Medical Corps has "really come into its own" in this war and the wounded GI is the first to admit it, says Lt Col James … Continue reading Army Enthusiastic Over Medic Corps, Col. Collins Says-This Day in Norwood History-August 20, 1944
Fire Threatens Village Hall-This Day In Norwood History-December 3, 1942
Firemen Save Old Village Hall After Short Battle Building Was Town's First Moving Picture Theatre Circa 1900 One of the oldest landmarks in Norwood, Old Village Hall, was threatened by … Continue reading Fire Threatens Village Hall-This Day In Norwood History-December 3, 1942
Mr. George M. Joy Spins a Lifetime of Tales at 85th Birthday Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-December 9, 1941
Believe IT OR NOT” householders Mr. and Mrs. George M. Joy live on the corner of Cross and Pleasant streets in a house built by Mr. Wilard Gay, formerly owned … Continue reading Mr. George M. Joy Spins a Lifetime of Tales at 85th Birthday Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-December 9, 1941
James Pendergast
1877-1940 James Edward Pendergast was born on November 22, 1877 in West Dedham (now Westwood), before moving to Norwood at a young age. His father Patrick J. Pendergast was an … Continue reading James Pendergast
Full Exoneration For Town Manager Kendrick-October 27, 1938
No One at Norwood to Press Charges NORWOOD, Oct 27, 1938 —Town Manager William C. Kendrick’s exoneration was complete and final tonight when no one appeared before the Board of … Continue reading Full Exoneration For Town Manager Kendrick-October 27, 1938
New Board Reinstates General Manager Kendrick-This Day In Norwood History-October `14, 1938
Set Hearing Date For October 27th; Houghton Chairman Folan, Houghton, Smith Take Over Seats Of Brady, Mutch, Nelson Before members of the press and with William C. Kendrick, who had … Continue reading New Board Reinstates General Manager Kendrick-This Day In Norwood History-October `14, 1938
Norwood Selectmen Ousted, Town Manager Kendrick Vindicated-This Day in Norwood History-October 11, 1938
Norwood Selectemen Ousted, Town Manager Kendrick Vindicated-This Day in Norwood History-October 11, 1938
Suspended Town Manager Kendrick Plans Public Defense-This Day in Norwood History-October 6, 1938
Ousted Norwood Official to Speak Tomorrow NORWOOD, Oct. 6—William C. Kendrick, suspended town manager, will take to the public platform tomorrow night to defend his stand to the voters, who … Continue reading Suspended Town Manager Kendrick Plans Public Defense-This Day in Norwood History-October 6, 1938