Norwood Airport celebrated the town's centennial with a bustling weekend open house featuring hot air balloons, model airplane contests, and over 1,000 flights.
Norwood Skating Rink in Two to Three Years-August 1, 1971
Backed by thousands of residents and local organizations, the Norwood Skating Rink Committee is pushing for a DNR-built municipal ice arena to support the town's booming youth and school hockey programs.
Polaroid Corporation Conducts Site Studies on 220-Acre Forbes Estate in Norwood and Westwood-August 8, 1967
Partnering with landscape architects Sasaki, Dawson and Demay, the Polaroid Corp. is actively surveying its 220-acre Forbes Estate in Norwood and Westwood to draft revised facility and manufacturing plans.
Polaroid Ready To Expand Again-This Day in Norwood History- September 8, 1965
Polaroid Ready To Expand Again-This Day in Norwood History- September 8, 1965
Norwood Fire Destroys Auto Parts Building, Former Village Hall-April 15, 1964
NORWOOD — A general alarm fire destroyed an auto parts building and an adjoining vacant structure at Nahatan st. and Broadway, just off the business district, at 10:30 Tuesday night. … Continue reading Norwood Fire Destroys Auto Parts Building, Former Village Hall-April 15, 1964
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
Sen. Kennedy Visits Norwood During Barnstorming Tour-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1958
Norwood Messenger associate editor James T. O'Sullivan (left), looks on as editor George K. Sherlock (center) shows Senator and Mrs. Kennedy a front-page story from the previous week. The headline … Continue reading Sen. Kennedy Visits Norwood During Barnstorming Tour-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1958
Few Incidents Harmful To Willett Beach Reputation-This Day in Norwood History-July 18, 1957
Operations at the beach remain safe and improved, featuring professional security, lifeguards, and upgraded facilities for the benefit of local residents.
Bomb Scare Routs 2000- 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- July 15, 1957
Roll-Land Champions To Skate For DAV Benefit-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1955
MISS ROLL-LAND—The honor of being chosen Miss Roll-Land for 1955 went to dainty Miss Lillian Carlson of Norwood. Two former winners of the top honor acted as judges for the … Continue reading Roll-Land Champions To Skate For DAV Benefit-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1955