Industrial Exodus: Plimpton Press Leaving Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1966

An industrial crisis hits Norwood as its largest employer unveils a $5-million piecemeal exit, taking 1,200 printing jobs out of town.

Few Incidents Harmful To Willett Beach Reputation-This Day in Norwood History-July 18, 1957

Operations at the beach remain safe and improved, featuring professional security, lifeguards, and upgraded facilities for the benefit of local residents.

Norwood Police Revolver Team Competes in Annual New England Shoot-July 28, 1955

The Norwood selectmen and finance committee funded a four-day trip for the Norwood Police Revolver Team to compete at Camp Curtis Guild in Wakefield.

Three Local World War II Heroes Returned Home to Norwood for Final Military Honors-July 31, 1948

Fallen WWII servicemen Cpl. John E. Curran, Cpl. Joseph A. Selukas, and S/Sgt. Edward C. Erker were returned from England to Norwood for full military honors and burial.

Parishioners Pitch In To Build Baptist Parsonage-This Day In Norwood History-July 31, 1948

Parishioners Pitch In To Build Baptist Parsonage

Norwood Selectmen Decline Seats on Private Westover Estates Development Committee-August 1, 1947

Unwilling To Name Officials To Special Westover Group â € Pointing out that it is inconsistent with the best interests of the people of the town for either an elected or … Continue reading Norwood Selectmen Decline Seats on Private Westover Estates Development Committee-August 1, 1947

Talk Of The Town-July 28, 1905

These news items were the talk of the town on July 28, 1905 Pictured: The Norwood Telephone Exchange building

The New Methodist Episcopal Church-This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1900

This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1900-THE NEW METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Ellis’ Paper Mill Burned To The Ground-July 28, 1888

This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1888-Ellis' Paper Mill Burned To The Ground