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Tarot cards The Fool, The High Priestess, and Death laid out on a wooden surface with a hand holding the Death card
July 13, 1989July 19, 2026 georgenhs Legal Disputes, This Day In Norwood History

Fortuneteller Miller Plans Lawsuit Against Norwood Following License Denial-July 13, 1989

Selectman Gary Lee led the opposition, citing concerns about the occult, while Miller argued the denial violated her civil rights.

July 24, 1985July 23, 2026 georgenhs Board of Selectmen, This Day In Norwood History

Monroe Street Residents Oppose Group Home Proposal-July 24, 1985

The summer of 1985 was a time of great change and growth in the town of Norwood, Massachusetts. The residents of Monroe Street were abuzz with news of a proposed … Continue reading Monroe Street Residents Oppose Group Home Proposal-July 24, 1985

August 8, 1973August 6, 2026 georgenhs Board of Selectmen, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Selectmen Set Public Hearing for Westwood Xaverian Brothers High School Beano License Dispute-August 8, 1973

Facing protests from local civic and veterans groups concerned over unfair competition, Norwood selectmen reviewed a beano license granted to Westwood's Xaverian Brothers High School for games at the Norwood Armory.

January 16, 1959July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Marion Curran Boch Points To Needs Of Community-January 16, 1959

To the Citizens of Norwood, Our town like our home has certain basic needs: initial sound planning, constant attention to maintenance and repair, and alertness to future needs. Both home … Continue reading Marion Curran Boch Points To Needs Of Community-January 16, 1959

July 18, 1957July 19, 2026 georgenhs Board of Selectmen, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Selectmen’s Minutes-July 18, 1957

On July 18, 1957, the American Automobile Association listed five ways to keep accidents from ruining a vacation trip. These "Fatal Five" traffic causes account for the majority of accidents, … Continue reading Norwood Selectmen’s Minutes-July 18, 1957

January 10, 1954July 11, 2026 georgenhs Ads, Ads From This Week In Norwood History, Norwood 150

Ads From This Week In Norwood History-January 10, 1954

January 10, 1954July 11, 2026 georgenhs Ads, Ads From This Week In Norwood History, Norwood 150

Ads From This Week In Norwood History-January 1954

January 22, 1948June 4, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Selectman George C. O’Brien Sworn In-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948

256 SELECTMAN O’BRIEN SWORN IN — At the meeting of the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night, the newly elected member, George C. O'Brien, was sworn in by Town Clerk … Continue reading Selectman George C. O’Brien Sworn In-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948

October 7, 1938September 25, 2026 georgenhs 1938 Recall, This Day In Norwood History

Charges Against The Selectmen, General Manager Detailed-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1938

Charges Against The Selectmen “That while acting as said selectman he has failed to perform his duties as a selectman in a proper manner and for the best interests of … Continue reading Charges Against The Selectmen, General Manager Detailed-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1938

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