Discover the 1980 efforts by town leadership to acquire the Norwood Armory from the state, following legislative changes and the recent Civic Center location shift.
Liquor License Revoked for Former Country Corner Restaurant-This Day In Norwood History-July 11, 1979
Liquor License Revocation and Restaurant Changes On July 11, 1979, the Norwood Board of Selectmen officially revoked the liquor license for The Country Corner restaurant, located at the intersection of … Continue reading Liquor License Revoked for Former Country Corner Restaurant-This Day In Norwood History-July 11, 1979
Norwood Selectmen Uphold Fire Department Staffing Levels Amid Labor Disputes-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 1978
Fire Department Manning Shifts and Physical Exam Standoff (Photo credit: Lieutenant Mike Chisholm, Norwood Fire Department, Norwood Firefighters Local 1631, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) On July 12, 1978, … Continue reading Norwood Selectmen Uphold Fire Department Staffing Levels Amid Labor Disputes-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 1978
Selectmen Divert Fire Truck Funds to Pellana Road Sewer-This Day In Norwood History-June 8, 1978
Municipal leaders face a tough infrastructure trade-off, electing to delay vital fire engine upgrades to eliminate persistent raw sewage backups in home cellars.
Ellis Pond Planning Committee Established-This Day In Norwood History-July 11, 1973
On July 11, 1973, the Norwood Board of Selectmen authorized the formation of a special committee to develop a multiphased action plan for the acquisition and development of Ellis Pond. … Continue reading Ellis Pond Planning Committee Established-This Day In Norwood History-July 11, 1973
Norwood Town Business and Planning Updates-This Day In Norwood History-July 8, 1971
At a meeting held on July 7, 1971, the Norwood Housing Authority received positive news regarding the proposed expansion of local housing for the elderly. Executive Director Lawrence J. O'Brien … Continue reading Norwood Town Business and Planning Updates-This Day In Norwood History-July 8, 1971
Insurance Office Manager Winner Of Debs’ New Car-This Day In Norwood History-September 1, 1965
Insurance Office Manager Winner Of Debs’ New Car-This Day In Norwood History-September 1, 1965
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.
John W. Murphy Candidate For Postmaster Position-This Day In Norwood History-December 22, 1953
John W. Murphy of 203 Richland road, present assistant postmaster and a career man in the postal service, is a candidate for the Postmaster’s position in Norwood. John William Murphy … Continue reading John W. Murphy Candidate For Postmaster Position-This Day In Norwood History-December 22, 1953
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