We want to know- what was your favorite story this month? Here are the top posts for March 2023: March 3, 1955-Peter Makarewicz Goes on Trial Next Monday in Murder … Continue reading Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of March 2023
Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of February 2023
We want to know- what was your favorite story this month? Here are the top posts for February 2023: In Memoriam-John J. Carroll House Styles Found in the Christian Hill … Continue reading Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of February 2023
🏈 Norwood vs. Dedham: A Century of Thanksgiving Football Rivalry
From Gridiron Glory to Community Tradition — A Norwood Perspective 📜 Introduction Every Thanksgiving morning, before the turkey hits the oven, Norwood residents gather with unmatched anticipation—not just for family … Continue reading 🏈 Norwood vs. Dedham: A Century of Thanksgiving Football Rivalry
Did You Know? Shattuck Park
In 1924, Town Meeting voted to accept a conveyance by way of gift from Emma L. Shattuck of title to a parcel of land containing approximately nine and one-half acres … Continue reading Did You Know? Shattuck Park
Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-March 15, 2013
Ray Martin. Seven teams pursued the prospect. The Red Sox even sent a scout to Ray Martin’s Norwood High School prom, In 1943, Norwood High School senior Ray Martin pitched … Continue reading Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-March 15, 2013
Norwood Wins State Title, 3-1-March 21, 1972
1972 Norwood High School Hockey Team - State Champions Row 1: F. Baglione, D. Bayer, F. Carbone, B. Pieri, L. Parker, P. Battles, B. Lawrie, G. Walker. Row 2: Head … Continue reading Norwood Wins State Title, 3-1-March 21, 1972
Debonnaires Turn To Residents For Aid In Fund Campaign-July 29, 1965
This Day In Norwood History-July 29, 1965-Debonnaires Turn To Residents For Aid In Fund Campaign
Hockey Team Takes Bay State League Title-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964
VICTORY PARADE—The Norwood High School Hockey Team clinched the Bay State League title with an impressive 3 to 1 win over Needham on Saturday night, and an impromptu victory parade … Continue reading Hockey Team Takes Bay State League Title-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964
Hockey Players Tell Why They Wanted The Championship-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964
Sports writer Frank Wall asked the members of the Norwood High School hockey team why they wanted to win the Bay State League crowd. Here are, their answers: CAP. JACK … Continue reading Hockey Players Tell Why They Wanted The Championship-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964
Mark 44th Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962
SIGNS PROCLAMATION — Town Manager Waiter Blasenak has signed a proclamation designating Friday, February 16, as Lithuanian Independence Day in Norwood. Present to witness the signing as members of the … Continue reading Mark 44th Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962