The delicious aroma that greets you as you enter Gertrude’s Pastry Shoppe, 641 Washington Street, Norwood, is indicative of the quality pastry products turned out by Adolph Jackie, owner, in his spic and span kitchen.
Featuring a full line of pastry products, Gertrude’s Pastry Shoppe specializes in fancy pastry — mouth-watering pastry that has made this shoppe one of the most popular in Norwood.
Every pastry product sold is made on the premises in the clean, sanitary kitchen, of the best quality ingredients. Some of the goodies are fresh bread, rolls, specially- baked cakes for all occasions, cookies, and scores of other items.
Mr. Jackie has owned Gertrude’s Pastry Shoppe for almost three years and in that time has made hundreds of friends and customers — people who appreciate quality pastry, courteous service, and reasonable prices.
THIS DAY IN NORWOOD HISTORY
Norwood Scrapbook-August 3
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
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)
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.…
In Memoriam: Principal John P. Piccirilli
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 Entrepreneur Quontay Turner-January 30, 2026
Quontay Turner, owner of The Emerald City Plant Shop on Washington Street, for her business success and community leadership.
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