Norwood General Manager John J. Carroll (photo: Boston Globe) John J. Carroll 1928-2023 Born to Irish immigrant parents in Boston, John J. Carroll graduated with a civil engineering degree from … Continue reading In Memoriam-John J. Carroll
Happy Birthday Norwood Massachusetts!
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!
William Brooks New Norwood Police Chief-This Day In Norwood History-February 1, 2012
William Brooks III, a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience from the Norwood, Westwood, and Wellesley police departments, has been announced as the new Chief of the Norwood Police … Continue reading William Brooks New Norwood Police Chief-This Day In Norwood History-February 1, 2012
Miss Olga A. (Ollie) Abdallah, Elected Norwood Selectman at 24-This Day In Norwood History-February 12, 1969
Norwood Selectman Olga A. (Ollie) Abdallah (Paul J. Connell Photo) Politics is a family tradition with Miss Olga A. (Ollie) Abdallah, at 24 already a Norwood selectman. The first woman … Continue reading Miss Olga A. (Ollie) Abdallah, Elected Norwood Selectman at 24-This Day In Norwood History-February 12, 1969
Jack Madden Ford Sales Set For Norwood Holiday Throng-This Day In Norwood History-February 18, 1968
Jack Madden's Original Location on Washington St in 1954 Jack Madden and his staff cordially invite all to help celebrate Open House on Washington’s Birthday Week at their modern facility … Continue reading Jack Madden Ford Sales Set For Norwood Holiday Throng-This Day In Norwood History-February 18, 1968
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
First Residents Move Into Windsor Gardens-This Day in Norwood History-February 7, 1963
BRITISH COUPLE FIRST RESIDENTS OF WINDSOR GARDENS — Mr. William B. Saunders of Windsor Gardens presents key to Mr. and Mrs. David P. McQuire, the first residents of the new … Continue reading First Residents Move Into Windsor Gardens-This Day in Norwood History-February 7, 1963
Sparks Discount Store in Norwood Scheduled for Opening Next Month-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962
"SPARKIE", the symbol of the Sparks Department Store, opening soon in the former Nortronics on Route 1 at Neponset street, Norwood, is displayed here by Albert Sparks left) and George … Continue reading Sparks Discount Store in Norwood Scheduled for Opening Next Month-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962
Norwood Nuggets Chase 10th Straight Win-This Day in Norwood History-February 2, 1961
THE GOLDEN NUGGETS—nlnt of them. Here art the boys who art mainly responsible for Norwood's nlne straight wins in the Bay Statt rink. Itagut. Circled above are (left to right) … Continue reading Norwood Nuggets Chase 10th Straight Win-This Day in Norwood History-February 2, 1961
Norwood Ice Team Doesn’t Need Nickel-This Day In Norwood History-February 29, 1960
1959-1960 Norwood High School Hockey Team (1960 TIOT)Back Row: Puchalski, Walton, Scafati, McCue, Kozak, Butters, Karshis, Petrovek, Nally, Armour, Arvidson.Front Row: Callahan, Donahue, Neilsen, Welch, Graney, Jessick, Crowell, Folan, Johnson. … Continue reading Norwood Ice Team Doesn’t Need Nickel-This Day In Norwood History-February 29, 1960