In Memoriam-John J. Carroll

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

Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue

Tremont Street On November 5, 1954, the partially nude body of fifteen-year-old Geraldine Annesse was found in the garage of #13 Tremont Street. She had been raped and strangled. Early … Continue reading Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue

This Day In Norwood History-November 27, 2011-Holiday Extravaganza Kicks Off Season

This November 27th, Norwood’s Recreation Department will be holding their annual Holiday Extravaganza on the Common Green, from 1:30-4:30, where the Hobday Tree will be christened with lights and an … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-November 27, 2011-Holiday Extravaganza Kicks Off Season

Flood Revives Push For New Police StationThis Day in Norwood History-August 9, 1998

Despite previous failures, new vote likely in Norwood Dean Raymond, identification specialist with the Norwood Police Department, looked over ruins of the station’s roil call room on June 14. About … Continue reading Flood Revives Push For New Police StationThis Day in Norwood History-August 9, 1998

Walter Blasenak, Foremer Norwood Town Manager, Dead At 71-This Day In Norwood History-June 27, 1977

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the United Church of Norwood for Walter A. Blasenak, who was Norwood town manager for more than 14 years, from … Continue reading Walter Blasenak, Foremer Norwood Town Manager, Dead At 71-This Day In Norwood History-June 27, 1977

Norwood Is Host To Crew Of Norse Sailing Vessel-This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1964

This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1964-Norwood Is Host To Crew Of Norse Sailing Vessel

Norwood Area Residents Doubtfully Eye Planner’s Alternate Interstate 95 Route-This Day In Norwood History-May 28, 1962

Norwood Area Residents Doubtfully Eye Planner’s Alternate Interstate 95 Route

Norwood Area Residents Doubtfully Eye Planner’s Alternate Interstate 95 Route-This Day In Norwood History-May 28, 1962

Norwood Area Residents Doubtfully Eye Planner’s Alternate Interstate 95 Route

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

What a Conservation Commission Would Mean-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1962

Article 9 of tonight’s Special Town Meeting is to see if the town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8C, which authorizes the … Continue reading What a Conservation Commission Would Mean-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1962