Brenners Children Shops, Inc., at 652 Washington Street, is celebrating its first year of service to Norwood this week with a big money-saving sale today, Friday, and Saturday.

Among the famous name brands of boys’, girls’, and infants’ wear are McKen polo and snowsuits, Judy Kent blouses, Joyce Ann dresses, Cinderella dresses, Princess Ann Girl coats, Toyland Tog dresses, and a complete line of Trimfoot hosiery.

One of two Brenner’s Children shops, the Norwood store is owned and managed by Hyman Goldman and Samuel Brenner. The credit Manager at the local store is Miss Angela Rose. The other Brenner shop is located in Wakefield.

Both Mr. Goldman and Mr Brenner are backed by many years experience in the retail clothing line.

At Brenner’s can be found a wide and varied selection of fine quality clothing for children ranging from infants to sixteen years of age.

Norwood Scrapbook-August 3

Norwood Scrapbook-August 3

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A comprehensive daily compilation of historical news from Norwood, Massachusetts on August 3. Featuring stories of town planning, public safety efforts, regional transportation, local achievements, and community concert traditions.

Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980

Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980

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A zoning board hearing for the proposed $3 million Caldor shopping center on Route 1 was continued to August 19 as developers Bronson & Hutensky worked to finalize safe traffic access through Park Place Industrial Park.

In Memoriam: Walter J. “Wally” Hughes Jr. (1947 – July 25, 2026)

In Memoriam: Walter J. “Wally” Hughes Jr. (1947 – July 25, 2026)

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Opening Tribute The Norwood community joins the Hughes family in mourning the unexpected passing of Walter J. “Wally” Hughes Jr. on July 25, 2026, at the age of 79. For … Continue reading In Memoriam: Walter J. “Wally” Hughes Jr.…

On This Day In Norwood History

On This Day In Norwood History

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In Memoriam: Principal John P. Piccirilli

In Memoriam: Principal John P. Piccirilli

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Principal John P. Piccirilli guided Norwood High School through decades of academic, cultural, and structural change. His steady leadership, compassion, and commitment to students shaped the lives of thousands. We honor his remarkable legacy and service to the Norwood community.

Norwood Christmas Ads 1887-1899

Norwood Christmas Ads 1887-1899

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$12 A Week Feeds A Family Of Four-February 10, 1943

$12 A Week Feeds A Family Of Four-February 10, 1943

In spite of present high food prices, a family of four may obtain their nutritional needs on $12 a week. This requires, of course, careful…

Norwood Christmas Ads 1965

Norwood Christmas Ads 1965

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Puritan Furniture 25th Anniversary Sale-September 15, 1965

Puritan Furniture 25th Anniversary Sale-September 15, 1965

Puritan Furniture 25th Anniversary Sale-This Day In Norwood History-September 15, 1965

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