Following sweeping early retirements across town departments, Fire Chief William Sullivan received unanimous approval from selectmen to hire three new firefighters and increase the department's overtime account.
Landmark Town Square Diner Heavily Damaged in Early Morning Kitchen Fire-October 25, 1989
A kitchen fire sparked by a faulty refrigerator motor heavily damaged the Town Square Diner on Nahatan Street, a downtown Norwood landmark owned by George Karafotias for 35 years.
Huge Parade Precedes Honor Roll Unveiling Ceremony-This Day in Norwood History-May 9, 1943
An estimated 25,000 people yesterday paid tribute to Norwood's six Gold Star Mothers and some 1400 Norwood men in the service, as Governor Leverett Saltonstall delivered an inspiring address at the unveiling of the Norwood Honor Roll on the Town Green. A huge 82-unit parade preceded the dedication, with 14 bands supplying martial music along the line of the march.
State Guard From Norwood Take Part In War Games-This Day in Norwood History-October 18, 1942
Power Plant “Destroyed” By “Regulars” in Walpole L Company Guardsmen Protect Water Supply No paratroops “landed” in Norwood yesterday during the big war games in the First Service Command area … Continue reading State Guard From Norwood Take Part In War Games-This Day in Norwood History-October 18, 1942