Former Massachusetts Governor Frank G. Allen Dead at 76-This Day in Norwood History-October 10, 1950
New Play Area With Skating Rink For Senior High Grounds-This Day in Norwood History-January 12, 1950
Town meeting members will have an opportunity at the special town meeting in the spring to take action on a new play area at the Senior High School, which among … Continue reading New Play Area With Skating Rink For Senior High Grounds-This Day in Norwood History-January 12, 1950
The Recreation Skating Rink-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1946
Located at Neponset Street and the State Highway, which will be the scene of the First Annual Norwood Messenger Skating Derby to be held on February 22nd. The rink, provided … Continue reading The Recreation Skating Rink-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1946
Norwood Was Dotted With Banner Ice Skating Spots Years Ago-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Vintage ice skate in the collection at the Norwood Historical Society By WIN EVERETT This yarn is not Written for the youth of today. It is dedicated to the kids … Continue reading Norwood Was Dotted With Banner Ice Skating Spots Years Ago-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Letter Tells How Marine Pfc. Peter Santoro Silenced Machine Gun Nest-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Letter Tells How Marine Pfc. Peter Santoro Silenced Machine Gun Nest “The guy is a legend out here.” Thus wrote a serviceman, known only as “Johnny,” in telling his sister … Continue reading Letter Tells How Marine Pfc. Peter Santoro Silenced Machine Gun Nest-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Norwood Women’s Community Committee Gives Phonograph To Recreation Program-This Day in Norwood History-November 28, 1944
The Women’s Community Committee has voted to give its recently purchased victoria to the Recreation program, it was announced today. This decision was reached at the regular monthly meeting which … Continue reading Norwood Women’s Community Committee Gives Phonograph To Recreation Program-This Day in Norwood History-November 28, 1944
Town Recreation Program Will Get Underway Monday-This Day in Norwood History-November 16, 1944
Superintendent Releases Schedule For First Week Other Activites To Be Added As Soon As Arrangements Can Be Completed Norwood’s new town-sponsored program of recreation will start rolling next Monday, it … Continue reading Town Recreation Program Will Get Underway Monday-This Day in Norwood History-November 16, 1944
$25,000 Fire at Roll Land in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 9, 1942
The original Roll Land building (Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) NORWOOD, June 9, 1942—A stubborn three-hour general alarm blaze caused $25,000 damage to Roll-land, a combination roller skating rink … Continue reading $25,000 Fire at Roll Land in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 9, 1942
Norwood Makes Her Hockey Debut In Canton Game-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 1940
The first seeds of hockey for Norwood High were sown last Saturday morning when the Norwood High School Independents faced Canton High School. The Cantonites barely eked out a 3-2 … Continue reading Norwood Makes Her Hockey Debut In Canton Game-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 1940
Wilson Street Improvement Association Ask For Playground-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1939
Seventeen Members Present Their Case For Appropriations Seventeen members of the Wilson Street Improvement Association appeared before the Norwood Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night to request that a playground … Continue reading Wilson Street Improvement Association Ask For Playground-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1939