Aaron Guild is featured on the Norwood Town Seal. When word of the fighting at the Battle of Lexington and Concord reached South Dedham, Guild famously dropped his low and … Continue reading Happy Birthday Norwood Massachusetts!
Senate budget gives towns $2.4M in aid-June 23, 1981
A bipartisan legislative front forms to secure critical financial relief for regional town treasuries facing immediate cutbacks.
Sen. Kennedy Visits Norwood During Barnstorming Tour-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1958
Norwood Messenger associate editor James T. O'Sullivan (left), looks on as editor George K. Sherlock (center) shows Senator and Mrs. Kennedy a front-page story from the previous week. The headline … Continue reading Sen. Kennedy Visits Norwood During Barnstorming Tour-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1958
Mrs. Margaret Blizard To Run For State Senate-August 2, 1956
Mrs. Margaret Murray Blizard of 443 Winter Street, Norwood, today announced her candidacy for the office of State Senator, Second Norfolk District. Mrs. Blizard, who has had eleven years of … Continue reading Mrs. Margaret Blizard To Run For State Senate-August 2, 1956
Former Massachusetts Governor Frank G. Allen Dead at 76-This Day in Norwood History-October 10, 1950
Former Massachusetts Governor Frank G. Allen Dead at 76-This Day in Norwood History-October 10, 1950
George Willett Seeks Senate Seat-This Day In Norwood History- July 1, 1930
George F. Willett, one of Norwood’s most influential civic figures, surprised the region in 1930 by launching a State Senate campaign.
Hon Frank A. Fales Will Begin Duties as Norwood’s New Postmaster-This Day In Norwood History-December 5, 1903
Will Begin Duties at Once. HON FRANK A. FALES, Norwood’s New Postmaster. NORWOOD, Dec 5—Hon Frank A. Fales received his commission, appointing him to the position of postmaster, left vacant … Continue reading Hon Frank A. Fales Will Begin Duties as Norwood’s New Postmaster-This Day In Norwood History-December 5, 1903