At the annual town meeting on March 7, 1892, a motion was made by John C. Lane and unanimously adopted by the town: "That a standing committee be appointed to further the general interests of the town and especially to consider and devise ways and means of increasing the business done in the town, such recommendation and plans
Retiring Librarian Miss Jane Hewett Presented With Antique Ring By Friends-This Day in Norwood History-April 14, 1939
In the charming setting of historic Day House amidst a profusion of floral decorations, friends of Miss Jane Hewett in the Norwood Historical Society and the Norwood Literary Club tendered … Continue reading Retiring Librarian Miss Jane Hewett Presented With Antique Ring By Friends-This Day in Norwood History-April 14, 1939
Walter F. Tilton Is Honored By Fellow Citizens Of Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-July 2, 1937
This Day in Norwood History-July 2, 1937-Walter F. Tilton Is Honored By Fellow Citizens Of Norwood A truly great man, who gave so much to the Town of Norwood.
Dedication of Norwood Municipal Building Scheduled For Nov. 11-This Day in Norwood History-September 28, 1928
NORWOOD, Sept 28-The new Memorial Municipal Building will be dedicated on Armistice Day, Sunday, Nov 11, immediately after the exercises the first carillon concert will be given, and a second … Continue reading Dedication of Norwood Municipal Building Scheduled For Nov. 11-This Day in Norwood History-September 28, 1928
Alice Morrill Plimpton Bequeathes $50,000 to Morrill Memorial Library-This Day In Norwood History- July 25, 1923
NORWOOD LIBRARY GIVEN $50,000 The Plimpton Wing, a gift of Alice Morrill Plimpton (sister of Sara Bond Morrill and daughter of George H. Morrill) was built in 1928 as a … Continue reading Alice Morrill Plimpton Bequeathes $50,000 to Morrill Memorial Library-This Day In Norwood History- July 25, 1923
Norwood Celebrates Successful Old Home Week-August 14, 1903
Reporting on a statewide surge in civic pride, Norwood Old Home Week Association Vice President William T. Whedon detailed a highly successful festival drawing visitors from across the country.
Norwood Will Finally Have a Bank-This Day in Norwood History-June 5, 1903
June 5, 1903-The annual meeting of the Norwood Business Association, held Tuesday evening in Odd Follows hall, was largely attended and highly interesting. The fact that Norwood ought to have a bank and that it was perfectly practicable and feasible to have one established here was the principal fact brought out by the much-applauded leading speaker of the evening.