New Marine Corps League Post Is Organized Here-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1947

Once again the town of Norwood has been honored by being chosen as the headquarters of a new veterans’ organization, a Marine Corps League Post. This new Post was started … Continue reading New Marine Corps League Post Is Organized Here-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1947

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Proposal Would Rename Norwood Airport For Veterans of Foreign Wars-This Day in Norwood History-September 18, 1946

Proposal Would Rename Norwood Airport For Veterans of Foreign Wars-This Day in Norwood History- September 18, 1946

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Acquisition Of Beach Area By The Town Is Proposed-This Day in Norwood History-August 8, 1945

Selectmen Will Discuss Plan With George Willett The Playground Advisory Committee has requested the Board of Selectmen to consider the taking over of Willett Pond for bathing for the Town … Continue reading Acquisition Of Beach Area By The Town Is Proposed-This Day in Norwood History-August 8, 1945

No Fix Ruling On Parking In Effect-This Day in Norwood History-February 16, 1945

Effective last night, the Norwood Police is enforcing the law against all-night parking of automobiles on the streets of the town. The action instructing the police to start the use … Continue reading No Fix Ruling On Parking In Effect-This Day in Norwood History-February 16, 1945

South Norwood Merchants Form New Association-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1941

South Norwood Merchants Form New Association Pledged to work for the betterment of the community and the development of the trading center, the retail merchants of South Norwood have formed … Continue reading South Norwood Merchants Form New Association-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1941

Willett Committee Reports on Westover-This Day in Norwood History-October 10, 1940

Willett Committee Reports on Westover-This Day in Norwood History-October 10, 1940

Tales Of Tyot-Introduction

Tyot (or "Tiot") Was the Indian Name for the Territory Which Became Norwood, Massachusetts. It Meant "Place-Surrounded-by-Waters" The following sketches, originally printed in the Norwood Messenger, embody much of the … Continue reading Tales Of Tyot-Introduction

Body of Nellie Keras Found Hidden In Cellar of Norwood Home-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1932

Neighbor of Child, 9, and Friend Arrested in Brutal Slaying AHMED ORSMAN (LEFT). ACCUSED SLAYER OF NORWOOD GIRL, AND ALLIE ORSMAN. HELD AS AN ACCESSORY With the discovery of her … Continue reading Body of Nellie Keras Found Hidden In Cellar of Norwood Home-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1932

Fire Marshall Finds Bad Wiring Caused Norwood Civic Association Fire-This Day In Norwood History-June 13, 1930

The cause of the fire which destroyed the Norwood Civic Association building on April 21 was overloaded defective electric wiring, says State Fire Marshal John W. Reth in his report … Continue reading Fire Marshall Finds Bad Wiring Caused Norwood Civic Association Fire-This Day In Norwood History-June 13, 1930

Four Members of Elks Fined $25 Each in Lottery Case-This Day In Norwood History- July 12, 1928

DEDHAM, July 12, 1928—The four members of Norwood Lodge of Elks charged with promoting a lottery in the town of Norwood on June 17, when It is alleged they raffled … Continue reading Four Members of Elks Fined $25 Each in Lottery Case-This Day In Norwood History- July 12, 1928