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Tag: Town of Norwood

January 13, 1948June 4, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Land Available For Expansion Of Highland Cemetery-This Day in Norwood History-January 13, 1948

This aerial photo of Highland Cemetery was taken in September of 1922. Winter street can be seen at the top right corner, and the neighborhoods of the"Tree streets" would not … Continue reading Land Available For Expansion Of Highland Cemetery-This Day in Norwood History-January 13, 1948

November 1, 1947July 3, 2026 georgenhs Anniversary, Public Event, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

75th Anniversary Parade Seen by 20,000 in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 1947

75th Anniversary Parade Seen by 20,000 in Norwood This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 1947

January 31, 1947December 29, 2023 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, United States Marines Corps

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

Norwood-Memorial-Airport-Sign
September 18, 1946September 17, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

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

October 19, 1945October 17, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Smelstor Named Recreation Director-This Day In Norwood History-October 19, 1945

Smelstor Named Recreation Director-This Day In Norwood History-October 19, 1945

George Willett Beach
August 8, 1945August 5, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

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

February 16, 1945June 4, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

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

January 17, 1941September 30, 2024 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

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

October 10, 1940October 7, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

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

June 18, 1933May 20, 2026 georgenhs Tales Of Tyot

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

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