SEEK BURIED CADILLAC—Receiving a call to tow a flooded Cadillac from the waters at the intersection of Washington street and Upland road, Sansone Moors mechanic dives fruitlessly In an attempt to secure a tow rope on the vehicle. The men did, however, succeed In dragging a Dodoe which had become flooded out of the miniature lake. (Frank Donahue photo).

COTTAGE STREET GEYSER—The heavy flow of rainwater from Christian Hill flowing down Cottage street, caused this geyser from a mahhole In front of Sam’s. (McLean Photo)

WHERE IS IT?—A garage service man from Sansone Motors swims out with tow rope looking for a vehicle which was completely submerged by flood waters at the corner of Washington street and Upland road, Norwood. (Frank Donahue photo).

INUNDATED PLAYGROUND—The Balch School playground fakes on the effect of a small lake as waters from the Hawes Brook and Neponset River spilled their, banks. In that locale. The height of flood waters rose to nearly six feet at time of picture. (Frank Donahue photo).

EARLE STREET FLOOD—The water from Upland road that cascaded down under the first High Bridge made Its way through The fields to Earle street and then into the Ellis Gardens development. Damage to homos lwas extensive. (McLean Photo)

LOCAL, GEYSER—Shown above Is a manhole gushing flood waters on Washington Street, Norwood, as the torrential rains and floods caused drains to fill to capacity and over flew. (Frank Donahue photo)

ROUTE 1 CAVE-IN—As flooding waters from the Traphole Brook overflowed Route 1 near Union street, Norwood, it washed away the underpinning of the State highway causing it to collapse Friday evening. The cave-In caused traffic to be re-routed through East Walpole center until late Saturday. (Frank Donahue photo)

THIS DAY IN NORWOOD HISTORY

Library Throws Book at Woman in Norwood-July 27, 1984

Library Throws Book at Woman in Norwood-July 27, 1984

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Susan Andrews became the first person arrested in Norwood for failing to return overdue books to the Morrill Memorial Library.

Appeals Board Postpones Decision On Norwood Golf Course Proposal-July 26, 1973

Appeals Board Postpones Decision On Norwood Golf Course Proposal-July 26, 1973

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The Norwood appeals board postponed a decision on developer Frank R. Simoni’s proposed 97-acre golf course near Access Road, requesting a certified site plan.

St. Catherine of Siena Church Completes Historic Organ Restoration-July 26, 1977

St. Catherine of Siena Church Completes Historic Organ Restoration-July 26, 1977

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Parishioners and teenagers at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Norwood successfully restored an 1874 Simmonds pipe organ through a cooperative community effort.

Norwood Voters To Act On 12‑Article Warrant-July 25, 1967

Norwood Voters To Act On 12‑Article Warrant-July 25, 1967

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Norwood residents debated parking, schools, cemetery expansion, and land transfers at a 1967 town meeting.

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.


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