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
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.
New England Home for Little Wanderers Fights to Keep Norwood Foster Program for Teenage Girls-October 15, 1982
Facing a cease and desist order from the building inspector, the New England Home for Little Wanderers appeals to keep its teenage foster home on Walpole Street.
Farrs Begin New Ministry as Co-Pastors of United Church of Norwood-October 18, 1980
Unanimous Vote Establishes Husband-Wife Co-Pastorship-October 18, 1980 A unique ministry begins tomorrow at 10 a.m. when the husband-wife team of The Rev. Ronald S. Farr and The Rev. Patricia Heaney … Continue reading Farrs Begin New Ministry as Co-Pastors of United Church of Norwood-October 18, 1980
Norwood Selectmen Vote 3-1 to Oppose Tax-Cutting Proposition 2 1/2-October 16, 1980
Grappling with the looming financial threat of a statewide tax-limitation ballot initiative, the Board of Selectmen voted 3 to 1 last night to officially go on record opposing Proposition 2 … Continue reading Norwood Selectmen Vote 3-1 to Oppose Tax-Cutting Proposition 2 1/2-October 16, 1980
Controversial Town Towing Policy Reaches Boiling Point-October 16, 1978
Selectmen Weigh Adding a Fourth Contractor- A long-standing municipal debate over Norwood's official police towing rotation is set to reach a dramatic head tonight, as the Board of Selectmen prepares … Continue reading Controversial Town Towing Policy Reaches Boiling Point-October 16, 1978
Project Together Opens to Serve Socially Isolated Seniors-October 18, 1977
Designed to combat isolation and provide vital community support, Project Together officially opened its doors yesterday at the I and A building in East Dedham Square. Serving socially isolated senior … Continue reading Project Together Opens to Serve Socially Isolated Seniors-October 18, 1977
Debonnaires Crowned ’61 CYO Archdiocesan Champs-September 14, 1961
Debonnaires Crowned ’61 CYO Archdiocesan Champs-This Day In Norwood History-September 14, 1961
Rev. Robert McAleer of Norwood Dies-This Day in Norwood History-October 25, 1940
Rev. Robert E. McAleer. 38, curate of St. Catherine's Catholic Church for the last 12 years, died today at the Norwood Hospital. One of the most popular curates the church … Continue reading Rev. Robert McAleer of Norwood Dies-This Day in Norwood History-October 25, 1940
Local Woman Has Many Fine Colonial Antiques-This Day in Norwood History-October 16, 1940
Mrs. Daniel H. Philbrook of 145 Walpole st. has an imposing collection of antiques which date back hundreds of years. In a modest dwelling at 145 Walpole st. unknown to … Continue reading Local Woman Has Many Fine Colonial Antiques-This Day in Norwood History-October 16, 1940