Norwood Thrift Shop operated by the Women's Community Committee held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the store on Guild Street last Wednesday. Town Manager Walter Blasenak cut the ribbon as Mrs. … Continue reading Norwood Thrift Shop Ribbon Cutting-This Day In Norwood History-October 12, 1961
Home Rule vs. The State House-This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1961
The Battle Over Norwood’s Blue Line Salaries The core principle of home rule—the right of a municipality to govern itself without state interference—is not just an abstract concept; it is … Continue reading Home Rule vs. The State House-This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1961
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony To Open Sears New Sears Store Wednesday-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
Sears, Roebuck and Co.'» now Norwood store will be opened in brief ribbon-cutting ceremonies next Wednesday morning. Company officials will be (joined by Town Manager Walter Blasenak and other governmental … Continue reading Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony To Open Sears New Sears Store Wednesday-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
Norwood Star Market Opens-This Day In Norwood History-April 9, 1958
The Norwood Star Market opened it's doors on April 9th, 1958. The building has been expanded several times and is now Shaw's supermarket. Hiring for the Norwood Star Market began … Continue reading Norwood Star Market Opens-This Day In Norwood History-April 9, 1958
Police Radar Set Makes Debut Here-This Day In Norwood History-August 1, 1957
Norwood Police tested speed radar equipment for the first time on this day in Norwood history, August 1, 1957.
Bomb Scare Routs 2000-This Day In Norwood History- July 15, 1957
Bathers at New Pond In Norwood Evacuated Telephone Tip Leads to Battery Under Building A warning that a bomb was in the sands at the beach of New Pond caused … Continue reading Bomb Scare Routs 2000-This Day In Norwood History- July 15, 1957
Tom Thumb Superette Opens-This Day In Norwood History-September 29, 1965
Tom Thumb Superette Opens-This Day In Norwood History-September 29, 1965
Banquet Honors Veteran Firemen On Retirement-This Day in Norwood History-June 3, 1954
June 3, 1954 At the Norwood fire station last Thursday night, two of Norwood's firefighters, Bertram Sparrow and William Travers, who have retired, were given a testimonial banquet.
John B. Kennedy Sworn In As Town Manager-This Day in Norwood History-June 1, 1950
June 1, 1950-John B. Kennedy Sworn In As Town Manager
Selectman George C. O’Brien Sworn In-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948
256 SELECTMAN O’BRIEN SWORN IN — At the meeting of the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night, the newly elected member, George C. O'Brien, was sworn in by Town Clerk … Continue reading Selectman George C. O’Brien Sworn In-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948