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-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-January 11, 1960
Petition For Swimming Pool At Fr McAleer’s- 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- March 13, 1959
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-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-December 13, 1957
New Ford Agency Opens in Norwood-November 12, 1954
Jack Madden Ford 1954 Opening Washington st Opening of a new Ford dealership in Norwood was announced yesterday by Jack Madden, former vice president of Hoover Motors, Inc., Boston. Madden … Continue reading New Ford Agency Opens in Norwood-November 12, 1954
Baptist Property On Washington Street Sold-March 17, 1950
91-Year-Old Structure To Be Razed;Premises Must Be Vacated By July 1st The 91-year old First Baptist Church on Washington St, which has been sold and will soon be razed for … Continue reading Baptist Property On Washington Street Sold-March 17, 1950