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
Prescott School Dedication Plans Set-January 11, 1959
Special Ceremonies Planned Week Apart DEDICATION—Members of the elementary schools building committee Inspect the stage at the Prescott School as they tour the premises In preparation for formal dedication cere* … Continue reading Prescott School Dedication Plans Set-January 11, 1959
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
Verne Inn Restored, Becomes Modern Funeral home-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957
Public Invited To Attend Open House This Weekend FRONT VIEW of the old Vorn« Inn on Vernon street which hi* been completely restored as the home of the Eastman Funeral … Continue reading Verne Inn Restored, Becomes Modern Funeral home-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957
Young Guys And Dolls-July 29, 1955
Jan Miernyk, 7 years old, and his sister Judy, 3 years old, are the children of Mr. and Mrs. William Miernyk of 2 Cambridge Road, Norwood. Mr. Miernyk Is a … Continue reading Young Guys And Dolls-July 29, 1955
Norwood Police Revolver Team Competes in Annual New England Shoot-July 28, 1955
The Norwood selectmen and finance committee funded a four-day trip for the Norwood Police Revolver Team to compete at Camp Curtis Guild in Wakefield.
Jack P. Welch, Local Newsman, Dies Suddenly-July 28, 1955
John P. (Jack) Welch, owner of Welch's Newsstand in Norwood for over 40 years, passed away at Barnstable Hospital at age 80.
Westover Sold To Boston Group On $277,500 Bid-January 21, 1954
Local Group Topped After Tie Offer George Willett's preliminary plan for Westover Estates. After weeks of negotiations by opposing factions, marked by repeated hearings, conferences, and delays, Westover has at … Continue reading Westover Sold To Boston Group On $277,500 Bid-January 21, 1954
John W. Murphy Candidate For Postmaster Position-December 22, 1953
John W. Murphy of 203 Richland road, present assistant postmaster and a career man in the postal service, is a candidate for the Postmaster’s position in Norwood. John William Murphy … Continue reading John W. Murphy Candidate For Postmaster Position-December 22, 1953
Bird’s Eye View Of Norwood-December 14, 1953
BIRD'S EYE VIEW OF NORWOOD is furnished in this first aerial picture of the town taken since before the war. This photo was made from a Piper Cub from the … Continue reading Bird’s Eye View Of Norwood-December 14, 1953