Norwood Historical Society Presented With Gown And Gavel-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964

New plans and ideas were formulated and discussed at the quarterly meeting of the Norwood Historical Society, held Sunday afternoon, January 26, at Day House, Society Headquarters. Mrs. Frederick P. … Continue reading Norwood Historical Society Presented With Gown And Gavel-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964

Skating Rink Proposal Going to Town Meeting-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1963

256 The Board of Selectmen Tuesday in a meeting with the Skating Rink Study Committee, initiated steps aimed at preparing an article for the next Special Town Meeting. It is … Continue reading Skating Rink Proposal Going to Town Meeting-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1963

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

Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961

Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial For the first time since the establishment of the Servicemens’ Fund Committee here fifteen years ago, total agreement on the disposition of the $90,000 … Continue reading Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961

15 Candidates To Face League Of Women Voters-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS—The Norwood League of Women Voten held a board meeting at the home of Mrs. George B. Johnson, 77 Deerfield road, and made fine plans for Candidates' … Continue reading 15 Candidates To Face League Of Women Voters-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961

In Memoriam- James Joseph Gormley

Jim Gormley (Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) JAMES JOSEPH GORMLEY entered the service of the Norwood Public Schools on September 7, 1932. Until death took him from us on … Continue reading In Memoriam- James Joseph Gormley

Importance Of Each Vote-This Day In Norwood History-January 11, 1960

256 IMPORTANCE OF EACH VOTE is being highlighted in this poster issued by the new Norwood League of Women Voters. Left to right, Olive M. Dalton, president ; Daniel E. … Continue reading Importance Of Each Vote-This Day In Norwood History-January 11, 1960

Petition For Swimming Pool At Fr McAleer’s-This Day In Norwood History- March 13, 1959

Last Minute Effort May Get Approval For some 18 years there has been talk of a swimming pool at Fr. McAleer Playground, but for one reason or another it never … Continue reading Petition For Swimming Pool At Fr McAleer’s-This Day In Norwood History- March 13, 1959

JFK JOhn F Kennedy With Norwood Firefighters in 1958

Sen. Kennedy Visits Norwood During Barnstorming Tour-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1958

Norwood Messenger associate editor James T. O'Sullivan (left), looks on as editor George K. Sherlock (center) shows Senator and Mrs. Kennedy a front-page story from the previous week. The headline … Continue reading Sen. Kennedy Visits Norwood During Barnstorming Tour-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1958

New Registrar of Motor Vehicles Clement Riley to Take Oath at Ill Mother’s Bedside-This Day In Norwood History-December 13, 1957

NEW REGISTRAR OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND FAMILY—Clement A. Riley of Norwood and wife pose with daughters, Maureen G. Riley, 20, left, and Mrs. Barbara Catalano. In an unusual ceremony, Clement … Continue reading New Registrar of Motor Vehicles Clement Riley to Take Oath at Ill Mother’s Bedside-This Day In Norwood History-December 13, 1957