(“BLUE ROOM” (in 1893 inventory) Fred Holland Day referred to this room as “The Colonial Room” and initially housed his collection of local history artifacts and objects here. Later the … Continue reading F Holland Day House Tour-The Colonial Room
Norwood Selectmen Approve New Measures to Alleviate Downtown Parking Crunch-August 21, 1985
Norwood selectmen slash parking limits to one hour on Washington Street and plan a parking commission to aid downtown merchants.
Norwood Senior Citizens Log Impressive Mileage in Walking Fitness Program-August 14, 1982
Sixteen Norwood seniors were honored by Recreation Director Robert Ivatts and William F. Butters for logging high mileage in a new walking fitness program.
Airport Manager Urges Community Cooperation on Low-Flying Aircraft-July 3, 1981
As the summer of 1981 reached its peak, Norwood Airport Manager John Dalton issued an urgent appeal to residents living in the vicinity of the municipal airport, requesting their active … Continue reading Airport Manager Urges Community Cooperation on Low-Flying Aircraft-July 3, 1981
Rep. Sullivan Proposes Guild School as Multi-Purpose Elderly Center-August 6, 1979
Following setbacks in acquiring the Norwood Armory, State Rep. Gregory W. Sullivan proposed converting the surplus Aaron Guild School into a federally funded multi-purpose center for the town's seniors.
Polaroid Corp Granted Trailer Permit by Norwood Zoning Board-August 17, 1977
The Norwood Zoning Board of Appeals has granted a special permit to Polaroid Corp for temporary trailers despite opposition from local neighbors.
Senior Citizens Prepare for Fall Fair and Centennial Ball-August 31, 1972
A whirlwind of activity fills the elderly drop-in center in Norwood as local seniors put the finishing touches on preparations for their upcoming Fall Fair, scheduled for September 30. Craft … Continue reading Senior Citizens Prepare for Fall Fair and Centennial Ball-August 31, 1972
Norwood Clergy Voice Support for METCO Participation-This Day in Norwood History-May 27, 1968
As a crucial public hearing approached, local religious leaders stepped directly into one of the era’s most intense national debates. Members of the Norwood Clergy Association issued a powerful joint statement backing the town’s entry into the METCO program, framing school integration not just as a policy change, but as a deep moral obligation.
New Parish House-August 15, 1957
This Day In Norwood History-August 15, 1957-New Parish House
Military Rites Conducted For Harold Stewart-This Day in Norwood History-June 30, 1946
This Day in Norwood History-June 30, 1946-Military Rites ConduA military funeral was conducted yesterday afternoon at the United Church for Harold F. Stewart, a highly decorated Navy veteran from Central Street who passed away in Chicago following a sudden illness while returning home from the Pacific.cted For Harold Stewart