In Memoriam – Walter Blasenak

Former Norwood Town Manager, Dead At 71 Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the United Church of Norwood for Walter A. Blasenak, who was Norwood town … Continue reading In Memoriam – Walter Blasenak

Eminent Domain Pond Taking Considered-This Day In Norwood History-June 16, 1971

A marathon Selectmen session brings high-profile legal standoffs over Norwood Arena noise limits alongside a $350,000 real estate deadlock.

School Committee Reverses Votes-This Day In Norwood History-June 3, 1971

In 1970, the Norwood School Committee reversed two earlier decisions after strong parent turnout, restoring Shattuck School students to Junior High North and adopting a mid‑year “flip‑flop” double‑session schedule while addressing civic center polling and a hospital parking dispute.

Dedication Ceremony For The Junior High North-This Day In Norwood History-April 29, 1970

DEDICATE NEW SCHOOL — The raising of the Town of Norwood Flag kicked off the dedicatory exercises on Sunday at the new Junior High North in the presence of these … Continue reading Dedication Ceremony For The Junior High North-This Day In Norwood History-April 29, 1970

Star Market Breaks Ground For Norwood Distribution Center-This Day In Norwood History-June 14, 1967

A grocery powerhouse selects a prime 55-acre parcel near Route 1 and the railroad, launching a massive development project that required 50 town meetings to approve.

Space Age Display Tour In Visit At Nortronics-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965

This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1965-Space Age Display Tour In Visit At Nortronics

Police Department Set To Move To New Headquarters-This Day in Norwood History-April 8, 1964

IN NEW QUARTERS — The Norwood Fire Department moved into their new quarters on Nahatan Street last Wednesday. Some of the men and apparatus are lined up in front of … Continue reading Police Department Set To Move To New Headquarters-This Day in Norwood History-April 8, 1964

Norwood Looks Forward-This Day In Norwood History-March 29, 1964

Norwood, until 1872 a part of Dedham, today appears a town that was built-and divided-by a railroad. But unlike many New England towns that boomed early in the Industrial Revolution … Continue reading Norwood Looks Forward-This Day In Norwood History-March 29, 1964

Norwood Area Residents Doubtfully Eye Planner’s Alternate Interstate 95 Route-This Day In Norwood History-May 28, 1962

Norwood Area Residents Doubtfully Eye Planner’s Alternate Interstate 95 Route

200 Attend First Social For Norwood’s Senior Set-This Day In Norwood History-September 21, 1961

200 Attend First Social For Norwood’s Senior Set-This Day In Norwood History-September 21, 1961