EATING YOU KNOW WHAT — Youngsters were given plenty of ice cream at the Norwood playgrounds yesterday morning as part of the Fourth of July celebration. Eating ice cream at the Civic grounds are Ann and Ellen McLatchey, Eileen Martin, John McLalchey, and Maureen Martin. (McLean Photo)

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In Memory of Timothy J. McDonough (February 21, 1965 – March 12, 2026)

In Memory of Timothy J. McDonough (February 21, 1965 – March 12, 2026)

A Life of Service, Community, and Unwavering Norwood Pride On March 12, 2026, the Town of Norwood lost one of its most dedicated public servants and most beloved neighbors with … Continue reading In Memory of Timothy J. McDonough (February…

Day Street

Day Street

Day Street is one of Norwood’s richest historic corridors, home to some of the town’s most architecturally significant and culturally meaningful properties. Each house tells a different chapter of Norwood’s … Continue reading Day Street

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

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…

2025 This Day In Norwood History: Industry & Workplaces Wrapped

2025 This Day In Norwood History: Industry & Workplaces Wrapped

A year of factories, shop floors, printing presses, ice cream plants, car lots, tanneries, department stores, and every workplace that helped build Norwood’s identity. Norwood’s history has always been written … Continue reading 2025 This Day In Norwood History: Industry…

2025 This Day In Norwood History: Crime & Mystery Wrapped

2025 This Day In Norwood History: Crime & Mystery Wrapped

Some stories rise to the top because they’re gripping. Others because they’re tragic. And some because they leave behind questions that echo for decades. In 2025, Norwood readers returned again … Continue reading 2025 This Day In Norwood History: Crime…