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-March 29, 1964
New Shopping Center Proposed on Walpole Street-August 28, 1963
Developers propose a 75,000-square-foot shopping center featuring a First National supermarket and W. T. Grant on Walpole Street, drawing debate over traffic and zoning.
Norwood Celebrates Independence Day With Massive Parade-July 4, 1963
PRIZES GALORE for winners of Norwood’s best-decorated tricycle contest were, from left to right, Andy Curran and Mike Notarangelo, who won first and second place respectively. On the evening of … Continue reading Norwood Celebrates Independence Day With Massive Parade-July 4, 1963
Charles Joyce Appointed New Morrill Memorial Library Director-November 8, 1962
Charles Joyce takes over as director of the Morrill Memorial Library succeeding Edna Phillips, while town manager Walter Blasenak reviews civil defense shelters and the Peabody School honors retiring director Blanch Kingsbury.
Norwood Area Residents Doubtfully Eye Planner’s Alternate Interstate 95 Route-May 28, 1962
Norwood Area Residents Doubtfully Eye Planner’s Alternate Interstate 95 Route
200 Attend First Social For Norwood’s Senior Set-September 21, 1961
200 Attend First Social For Norwood’s Senior Set-This Day In Norwood History-September 21, 1961
Condition of Nichols Street Prompts Complaints-August 3, 1961
Pictured: "SPEAKS FOR ITSELF—Nichols street awaits completion of heavy construction work in Westover before the Town will resurface. The auto at the center is parked on the median strip. Although it is an accepted Town Way, Norwood has posted Nichols street...." (McLean)
Town Meeting Votes Warrant In 7 Minutes-This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1961
This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1961-Town Meeting Votes Warrant In 7 Minutes
Grand Opening for Star Market-April 10, 1958
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Police Radar Set Makes Debut Here-August 1, 1957
Norwood Police tested speed radar equipment for the first time on this day in Norwood history, August 1, 1957.