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August 10, 1983August 8, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Selectmen Vow to Fight Potential Closure of Masoneilan International Plants and Loss of 750 Local Jobs-August 10, 1983

Norwood selectmen vowed to meet with Masoneilan International officials to prevent the potential closure of Massachusetts plants in Norwood, Canton, and Avon, which employ 750 workers.

October 8, 1947October 7, 2026 georgenhs Industry, Local Business History, Town Government, Uncategorized

1947 Historical Sketch-The Norwood Business Association

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

August 11, 1939August 8, 2026 georgenhs Industry, This Day In Norwood History

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

April 1, 1938March 30, 2026 georgenhs Industry, Labor, This Day In Norwood History

Striking Leather Workers Return to Picket Line After Failed Conference-This Day In Norwood History-April 1, 1938

A tense labor dispute returned to Norwood’s streets in 1925 as leather workers resumed their picket line after talks with management collapsed.

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