George Willett Beach

Acquisition Of Beach Area By The Town Is Proposed-This Day in Norwood History-August 8, 1945

Selectmen Will Discuss Plan With George Willett The Playground Advisory Committee has requested the Board of Selectmen to consider the taking over of Willett Pond for bathing for the Town … Continue reading Acquisition Of Beach Area By The Town Is Proposed-This Day in Norwood History-August 8, 1945

Many Veterans Home on Leave-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944

HOME AFTER TWO YEARS Chief Petty Officer Edward Conroy of Railroad avenue is home on a 39-day leave after two years overseas duty. He reports back to California next month … Continue reading Many Veterans Home on Leave-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1944

Pfc. Angelo Antonelli And Pfc. Charles Henry Wounded-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944

Norwood's list of war casualties mounted higher today when it was learned that two more local servicemen have been wounded in action in France, both seriously. They are Pfc. Charles … Continue reading Pfc. Angelo Antonelli And Pfc. Charles Henry Wounded-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944

The Beacon School

Selectmen Delay Vote On Beacon Lot Until Chairman Butters Returns From Illness-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944

The Beacon School Town Has Offer For Corner Lot; Future Library Plans Involved An interesting conflict of responsibilities developed last night at a conference between the trustees of the Morrill … Continue reading Selectmen Delay Vote On Beacon Lot Until Chairman Butters Returns From Illness-This Day in Norwood History-December 5, 1944

Willett Committee Reports on Westover-This Day in Norwood History-October 10, 1940

Willett Committee Reports on Westover-This Day in Norwood History-October 10, 1940

The History of Willett Pond-This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1939

This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1939-Personality Portraits-Willett Pond

Willett Discusses Norwood Housing With Selectmen-This Day In Norwood History-December 16, 1938

Tells Board Eight Houses In Construction; Asks Board's Attitude George F. Willett, in a discussion of a residential program with the Norwood selectmen on Tuesday night, told the Board that … Continue reading Willett Discusses Norwood Housing With Selectmen-This Day In Norwood History-December 16, 1938

Emma Louise Shattuck Offers Town Gift of Land For Parkway-This Day in Norwood History-June 17, 1938

A 1938 letter from Mrs. Edmund J. Shattuck renewed a decades‑old vision for a connected parkway linking Shattuck Park, Nichols Street, and the cemetery.

World Famous Planner Dr. Timothy Adams Lauds Westover Model, Gives Report-This Day in Norwood History-June 10, 1938

N. Y. Regional Plan Consultant Endorses Project When Dr. Timothy Adams, one of the world’s foremost authorities on regional and town planning, submitted his formal evaluation of the Westover development, … Continue reading World Famous Planner Dr. Timothy Adams Lauds Westover Model, Gives Report-This Day in Norwood History-June 10, 1938

WIn Everett’s Tales of Tyot-“THE SIX GEORGES” —PLUS JOHN AND DICK

George F Willett (Norwood Historical Society) After Living In Norwood For Eighty Years, John Gillooly Picks The Six Men Who Led In The Town's Development—Each Named "George” Eighty years ago, … Continue reading WIn Everett’s Tales of Tyot-“THE SIX GEORGES” —PLUS JOHN AND DICK