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October 17, 1994October 15, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

From Manufacturing to Retail: The Evolution of Route 1 in Norwood-October 17, 1994

A Changing Landscape on Route 1 Long-time Sumner Street resident Pauline Stonis, 71, can vividly recall when the Neponset Valley Ice Cream store stood virtually alone along Route 1 in … Continue reading From Manufacturing to Retail: The Evolution of Route 1 in Norwood-October 17, 1994

October 16, 1987October 15, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History

Robert H. Cook, Former Norwood Area Chamber of Commerce President and Boston Edison Union Pioneer, Dies at 87-October 16, 1987

Remembering Robert H. Cook, a dedicated Norwood civic leader, longtime Chamber of Commerce executive secretary, and influential utility union organizer.

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

October 16, 1974October 15, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Fire Department, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Firefighters Deliver Healthy Baby Girl in Unexpected Home Emergency-October 16, 1974

Quick-thinking Norwood firefighters James Flaherty and Donald Towne deliver a healthy baby girl at home after an emergency call from machinist Thomas McDonough.

June 21, 1974July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Petition Expected For Recall Of Norwood FinCom Member-June 21, 1974

Colleagues blast an absent official as a rubber stamp while residents prepare a charter ouster petition.

October 19, 1962October 17, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Hospital, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood’s ‘Bluebirds’ Bring Care and Companionship-October 19, 1962

Here Come the Bluebirds: Daily Rounds in Norwood-October 19, 1962 "Here come the bluebirds," smiled an elderly Norwood resident as the town's two visiting nurses arrived to help her out … Continue reading Norwood’s ‘Bluebirds’ Bring Care and Companionship-October 19, 1962

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