John J. Murphy, 185 Roosevelt Avenue, Norwood, director of personnel and industrial relations at Bird & Son, Inc., was unanimously elected a director of the Dedham Trust Company at the annual meeting of stockholders held at the company offices in Dedham on Monday, January 13.

Mr. Murphy was a member of the Walpole Advisory Board of the bank from January 1960 until the opening of the Norwood office in 1962, when he became chairman of the Norwood Advisory Board.

The Dedham Trust Company has enjoyed a rapid expansion and is regarded as one of the fastest-growing commercial banks in the East. The bank, started in 1958, has four locations: Dedham, Walpole, Norwood, and Plainville.

THIS DAY IN NORWOOD HISTORY

Six white roses and photographs of victims are displayed at The Skating Club of Boston, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Norwood, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Norwood Mourns Skating Club Members-This Day in Norwood History–January 29, 2025

georgenhs Jan 27, 2026 10 min read

Norwood Mourns Skating Club Members Lost in Washington, D.C. Mid‑Air Collision January 29 now carries a solemn weight in Norwood’s civic memory. On this day in 2025, a mid‑air collision … Continue reading Norwood Mourns Skating Club Members-This Day in…

Coakley Middle School Demolition – June 30, 2025

Coakley Middle School Demolition – June 30, 2025

georgenhs Jun 30, 2025 1 min read

Want to help preserve Norwood’s history? Send your photos of the Coakley Middle School to us at info@norwoodhistoricalsociety.org

Easter Sunday Drive Through Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-April 20, 2025

Easter Sunday Drive Through Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-April 20, 2025

georgenhs Apr 20, 2025 1 min read

It was a beautiful Easter morning and perfect for a short drive through Norwood. Norwood Hospital, the new Coakley Middle School, and Hawes Pool are all under construction.

Figure skater who lost both parents in DC plane crash brings world championships crowd to its feet-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 2025

Figure skater who lost both parents in DC plane crash brings world championships crowd to its feet-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 2025

georgenhs Mar 30, 2025 6 min read

Maxim Naumov came to a stop in the middle of the ice, looked up at the sky and patted his heart. Then he mouthed a few words, in Russian, to … Continue reading Figure skater who lost both parents in…