Top This Day in Norwood History Posts-April 2026 April brought a remarkable mix of Norwood stories to the forefront—historic milestones, neighborhood memories, architectural treasures, and snapshots of everyday life that … Continue reading Top Posts-April 2026
A Drive Through Norwood Center on Easter Morning, April 17, 2022
We hope you enjoy this video of a short drive in and around Norwood Center on Easter morning, April 17, 2022. Happy Easter! https://youtu.be/GR8dzY5Q770
Events Dust Off The Life And Art Of Once-Renowned Photographer F. Holland Day-April 6, 1997
Discussing next Sunday's open house at the F. Holland Day House, home to the Norwood Historical Society, are (from left) Maureen Graney, John Grove, Jean Detrick, Patricia Fanning, and Barbara … Continue reading Events Dust Off The Life And Art Of Once-Renowned Photographer F. Holland Day-April 6, 1997
Teenager Wins School Board Seat-April 5, 1983
When 18-year-old Timothy McDonough decided to run for a School Committee seat in Norwood, he was a little doubtful about his chances. But he made up his mind that with … Continue reading Teenager Wins School Board Seat-April 5, 1983
Norwood to Boston in Few Steps a Reality With New Commuter Rail Stops-April 10, 1971
BIG SAVING FOR TAXPAYERS—Industrial arts students at Westwood High School built this scale model of the town’s proposed $5.6 million school at a cost of about $25 compared to the … Continue reading Norwood to Boston in Few Steps a Reality With New Commuter Rail Stops-April 10, 1971
Dedication Ceremony For The Junior High North-April 29, 1970
DEDICATE NEW SCHOOL — The raising of the Town of Norwood Flag kicked off the dedicatory exercises on Sunday at the new Junior High North in the presence of these … Continue reading Dedication Ceremony For The Junior High North-April 29, 1970
Gerard Miller Signs Up With US Marine Corps-This Day in Norwood History-April 28, 1965
MARINE RECRUITS — Three area youths, (left to right): Gerald F. Miller, Ronald F. Brobst, and Brian M. McLean—shown with S/Sgt. Duncan B. Macdonald (extreme right) after enlisting in the … Continue reading Gerard Miller Signs Up With US Marine Corps-This Day in Norwood History-April 28, 1965
‘Skip’ Lockwood To Stay With Majors-This Day in Norwood History-April 14, 1965
Claude (Skip) Lockwood of Norwood has been kept by the Kansas City Athletics on the Major League roster for the coming year: Lockwood thus joins a select group of Norwood … Continue reading ‘Skip’ Lockwood To Stay With Majors-This Day in Norwood History-April 14, 1965
Bishop to Help Former Parish Mark 75th Year in Norwood-April 13, 1965
DIAMOND JUBILEE—St. Catherine of Siena Church, Norwood, celebrating its 75th birthday this month. Rev. Jeremiah F. Minihan, former pastor, will join with priests of the parish in a Mass of … Continue reading Bishop to Help Former Parish Mark 75th Year in Norwood-April 13, 1965
Plimpton Press Acquired By McCallsThis Day in Norwood History-April 15, 1964
The McCall Corporation announced over the weekend that it has acquired two companies, Plimpton Press and Jersey City Printing Company for $14,000,000 in cash. Plimpton Press, which was established in … Continue reading Plimpton Press Acquired By McCallsThis Day in Norwood History-April 15, 1964