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July 17, 1985July 19, 2026 georgenhs Nature, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Conservation Commission Approves Father McAleer Playground Soccer Fields-July 17, 1985

With $110,000 in Town Meeting funding secured, the Recreation Department plans to complete the project within a year while creating new wetlands.

August 8, 1974August 6, 2026 georgenhs Fire, This Day In Norwood History

Midday Fire at 12 Vernon Street Sends 21 Firefighters to Norwood Hospital-August 8, 1974

A fast-moving basement fire at 12 Vernon Street caused $16,000 in damage and sent 21 firefighters to Norwood Hospital for smoke inhalation and heat-related injuries.

June 17, 1969July 19, 2026 georgenhs Religion, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Priest Expelled From Iraq Sees Little Hope Of Return-June 17, 1969

Expelled from Baghdad after 22 years, Norwood's Father Thomas B. Mulvehill celebrates his ordination anniversary at home amidst Middle East turmoil.

June 28, 1968July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, United States Marines Corps, Vietnam

A Town Shrouded in Grief for a Fallen Son-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1968

A devastating sacrifice hits home as Norwood unites to receive the body of Marine Lance Cpl. Richard Murphy, son of the town's Police Chief.

July 25, 1967September 28, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Meeting

Norwood Voters To Act On 12‑Article Warrant-July 25, 1967

Norwood residents debated parking, schools, cemetery expansion, and land transfers at a 1967 town meeting.

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