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Washington & Guild Street Intersection Painted By Mary Fogg 1886
The paintings currently on the walls of the parlor in the F Holland Day house are the work of Mrs. Mary B. (Tucker) Fogg. Born in New London, Connecticut in 1824, she moved to South Dedham following her marriage to Dr. David Sylvester Fogg (1821-1893), who, in 1846, was the second physician to set up…
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Auto Baron Ernie Boch Buys Historic 33-Acre Simoni’s Flowers Property on Route 1 for $4.48M-November 5, 1993
Auto baron Ernie Boch acquired the 33-acre Simoni’s Flowers nursery site on Route 1 for $4.48 million, marking the end of a 70-year landmark business.
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Denise Carroll Sparks Norwood High Field Hockey to Playoff Victory-November 5, 1992
Denise Carroll tallied a goal and an assist while Libbie Smith made four saves in goal as fifth-seeded Norwood High field hockey shut out North Attleboro 3-0 in tournament action.
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Norwood Residents Accuse Helicopter Pilots of “Buzzing” Homes Near Airport-November 5, 1986
Residents clashed with State Police and airport officials at a Norwood hearing over allegations of low-flying “cowboy” helicopter pilots causing excessive noise.
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Norwood Pilots Group Claims Oct. 15 Airport Crash Avoidable, Blames Commission on Safety Delays-November 5, 1981
Following an October crash where a priest narrowly escaped a burning plane in dense fog, pilot Stanley Prussian criticized the Norwood Airport Commission for delayed safety improvements.
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Willett School Closing Next Year Not a Sure Thing as School Committee Debates Postponement-November 5, 1979
Amid debate over enrollment and real estate concerns, Norwood officials and candidates clash over whether to delay the scheduled June 1980 closure of the Willett School.
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Kenneth Fraser Appointed Regional Director of the Office of Emergency Transportation-November 5, 1976
Raytheon general traffic manager and Norwood resident Kenneth G. Fraser has been appointed regional director of the Office of Emergency Transportation for the northeast.
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Norwood High Shocks Undefeated Framingham North 6-0 Behind John Oldham’s Heroism-November 5, 1973
Senior co-captain John Oldham rushed for 95 yards and scored the game-winning 41-yard touchdown as Norwood’s defense shut out unbeaten Framingham North 6-0.
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Chief Murphy Graduates from FBI Academy-November 5, 1968
NORWOOD POLICE CHIEF James M. Murphy graduated from the 82nd Session of the FBI National Academy at exercises in Washington, D.C. He is shown receiving his diploma from Erwin N. Griswold, solicitor general of the United States, while FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, left, looks on. (FBI Photo for The Patriot Ledger) Discover more from…
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Undefeated Norwood Prepares for Showdown at Needham-November 5, 1965
Entering the final third of the season, undefeated Norwood High football brings its stingy defense to Needham under coach Art Gulla in a critical Bay State League matchup.
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