In 1903, the Day family, including Lewis and Anna Day and their son, well known photographer and art publisher Fred Holland Day, oversaw the construction of the Chapel of St … Continue reading Did You Know? Chapel of St Gabriel the Archangel at Highland Cemetery
Norwood Takes Opener in American Legion Baseball-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 2001
In a dramatic District 6 playoff game, Norwood Post 70 held off a late-inning rally to defeat Weymouth 8-7. The win gave Norwood the advantage in their best-of-three series.
Telephone Con Artist Expands Scam Targeting Senior Citizens-July 17, 1992
The scam, which involves aggressive demands for money and specific family details, has been reported across multiple Massachusetts communities.
Library Smoke Alarms Unsafe; To Be Replaced-July 24, 1986
Norwood's Morrill Memorial Library smoke detectors were found unsafe and non-functional during power outages, prompting an emergency replacement order by Town Manager John Carroll.
Prison Work Program Explained In Norwood-July 28, 1971
Norwood selectmen reviewed a proposed MCI work-release program aimed at integrating nonviolent offenders into local jobs by October 1, 1971.
Lincoln D. Lynch, former Principal and Superintendent, Dead at 66-January 28, 1967
NORWOOD — Lincoln D. Lynch, superintendent of schools here for 24 years, died Saturday in Massachusetts General Hospital. Mr. Lynch, 66, had lived on Old Chatham rd., Dennis, since retirement … Continue reading Lincoln D. Lynch, former Principal and Superintendent, Dead at 66-January 28, 1967
So. Shore National Bank Has New Computer System-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1962
TOP OFFICERS of the South Shore National Bank inspect the unique ledger handling electronic computer complex now installed at the bank's main office in Quincy Center. President William J. Martin, … Continue reading So. Shore National Bank Has New Computer System-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1962
Westover Proposed As Home For United Nations HQ-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
Original 1945 United Nations Logo Possible That Delegates Will Be Taken Here In Inspection Tour Norwood has been included as one of the areas which might have a chance of … Continue reading Westover Proposed As Home For United Nations HQ-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
Bank Appoints Bertha Sawyer First Woman Branch Manager-This Day in Norwood History-January 20-1945
Bertha Sawyer Appointed First Woman Branch Manager of South Shore National Bank Directors of the South Shore National Bank met at the Main Office in Quincy last week for their … Continue reading Bank Appoints Bertha Sawyer First Woman Branch Manager-This Day in Norwood History-January 20-1945
George F. Willett FIles $15 Million Lawsuit-November 8, 1923
George F. Willett FIles $15 Million Lawsuit-This Day In Norwood History-November 8, 1923