Your Year in Norwood’s Streets, Stories & Neighborhood History 2025 was the year Norwood’s neighborhoods took center stage. From South Norwood’s evolving streetscape to the deep roots of Swedeville and … Continue reading 2025 Norwood Historical Society Neighborhoods Wrapped
Norwood’s Town Square
A compilation of articles about the Town Square and the Surrounding Area https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/the-hook-is-born/ https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/downtown-norwood-country-village-to-modern-town-square/ https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/the-town-square/ https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/to-the-north-of-the-common-nahatan-street/ https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/to-the-east-of-the-common-central-street/ https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/to-the-west-of-the-common-washington-street/ https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/to-the-south-of-the-common-cottage-street/ https://youtu.be/DfYqWSbo0Fs 2021 Virtual Walking tour of Norwood's Town Square.
Market and Central Street Relocation
This September 1910 plan of John E. Smith's Estate shows a very different downtown area than we recognize today. At that time, Market street ran from Old Parish Cemetery to … Continue reading Market and Central Street Relocation
Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
Norwood has a long history of proud military service, going back as far as the Colonial Wars, and the town and townspeople have done an excellent job of paying tribute … Continue reading Honoring Norwood’s Veterans
Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand Dedication Ceremony-October 2, 1993
Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand Dedication Ceremony-This Day In Norwood History-October 2, 1993
No Public Works Involvement in Gazebo Construction-August 25, 1993
Following complaints regarding municipal labor on the new town common gazebo, Town Manager John Carroll clarified that public workers were performing essential sidewalk and utility repairs.
Veterans Monument Dedicated-September 15, 1991
Thousands of residents gather in Norwood center to dedicate Frank Simoni's $500,000 "Protectors of the American Way" veterans monument, featuring keynote speaker Brig. Gen. Richard I. Neal.
Business Leaders Question “Anti-Commerce” Town Direction-August 15, 1989
Following a 2-2 selectmen vote denying a food license for a $1 million Taco Bell on Route 1, the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce warned of an anti-business trend.
South Norwood Committee Seeks Private Funding to Clean Landmark Railroad Bridges-June 26, 1981
Faced with tight Proposition 2½ limits, South Norwood look to private donors to clean soot and graffiti off historic stone railroad spans.
Summerfest Strikes Up Wednesday-June 25, 1981
Facing strict tax expenditure caps, local arts organizers scrap children's Saturday programming to save the weekly town common music series.