September 1 – Norwood Historical Society

American Legion Wins Regional Title, Advances to World Series-September 1, 1987

Channeling the spirit of miraculous underdog victories, the Norwood American Legion baseball team captured the Northeast Regional Championship in Manchester, N.H., earning the right to represent the Northeast in the … Continue reading American Legion Wins Regional Title, Advances to World Series-September 1, 1987

An unprecedented field of 12 candidates officially submitted nomination papers by the 5:00 p.m. filing deadline, setting the stage for a crowded October 5 special election to fill the Board … Continue reading Record Field of Twelve Candidates File Nomination Papers for Selectman Special Election-September 1, 1976

After 35 years of dedicated service to the Norwood Police Department—including 20 years patrolling the downtown business district on foot—64-year-old Patrolman Uno Carlson is officially hanging up his badge. To … Continue reading Popular Patrolman Uno Carlson Bids Farewell After 35 Years-September 1, 1976

Representatives of Simoni's Flowers, Inc., located at 277 Providence Highway (Route 1), appeared before the Board of Appeals to outline an ambitious plan to demolish most of the existing structures … Continue reading Simoni’s Flowers Unveils Major Rebuilding Plans for Route 1 Nursery and Greenhouse-September 1, 1976

Except for its own sign out front, the Roll-Land roller skating rink along the commercial jungle known as Route 1 looks much as it did years ago when it opened. … Continue reading Roll Land Hangs On-This Day in Norwood History-September 1, 1976

The Board of Appeals unanimously granted two crucial building variances to St. George's Greek Orthodox Church on Atwood Avenue, paving the way for the demolition of the aging existing structure … Continue reading Appeals Board Grants Variances for New St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church Building-September 1, 1976

Comprehensive Traffic and Safety Overhaul Recommended for Norwood in Final Federal TOPICS Report A comprehensive and exhaustive final engineering report, recently delivered to local town selectmen, has outlined a sweeping, … Continue reading $1.8 Million in Major Traffic and Safety Improvements Recommended-September 1, 1972

Norwood High School's football team is officially dropping its trademark "iron men" strategy. Following the first two practices of the preseason, Coach Art Gulla disclosed that he has abandoned last … Continue reading Norwood High Football Coach Art Gulla Scraps “Iron Men” Two-Way System-September 1, 1965

Insurance Office Manager Winner Of Debs’ New Car-This Day In Norwood History-September 1, 1965

This Day In Norwood History-September 1, 1965-Debonnaires Hold Championship Banner