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
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
Police Disperse Teen-Age Throngs, Avert Riot At Roll Land-September 2, 1964
This Day In Norwood History-September 2, 1964-Police Disperse Teen-Age Throngs, Avert Riot At Roll Land
“Rumble” Erupts Here; One Youth Cut On Face-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964
A “rumble” that police said was started by an argument between a group of Stoughton youths and several youths from Norwood at a dance held in Stoughton last Friday erupted … Continue reading “Rumble” Erupts Here; One Youth Cut On Face-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964
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
Santa Salutes the Merchants of Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-December 10, 1942
Santa Salutes the Merchants of Norwood The merchants of Norwood, deciding to convince their customers of the absolute necessity of doing their Christmas shopping early this year, put their thinking … Continue reading Santa Salutes the Merchants of Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-December 10, 1942
Parade Marks Armistice Day-This Day In Norwood History-November 11, 1942
Veterans organizations Honor Dead Comrades Marching Units In Flag-Draped Streets Inspiring Spectacle Norwood, along with the rest of this warring nation, observed the 21th anniversary of the signing of the … Continue reading Parade Marks Armistice Day-This Day In Norwood History-November 11, 1942
Tales of Tyot-The Christmas Heart of Tiot
o—0—o Hanging A Holly Wreath Of Memories Around Tiot’s Village Hall And Square. A Merry Christmas At "The Hook" To Old And New Timers From Author In the summer of … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-The Christmas Heart of Tiot
Former Gov. Allen-Owner Of Plant, Accused of “Importing New York Thugs” in Strike-December 4, 1933
STATE AND BOSTON OFFICERS CALLED State and Boston police were called upon to aid the Norwood police today after striking tannery workers and hired guards clashed in a fight that … Continue reading Former Gov. Allen-Owner Of Plant, Accused of “Importing New York Thugs” in Strike-December 4, 1933
Hoes And Clubs Used In Battle-This Day In Norwood History-July 5, 1917
An Alley in the "flats" section of Norwood. Women Among 100 Syrians in Riot at Norwood Five in Hospital, Five Arrested—Home Guards Aid Police Special Dispatch to the Globe NORWOOD, … Continue reading Hoes And Clubs Used In Battle-This Day In Norwood History-July 5, 1917