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Wonderful Women (or Girls) of Norwood-The Norwood Debonnaires
Wonderful Women (or Girls) of Norwood-The Norwood Debonnaires
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Norwood Sport Center
Explore the history of the Norwood Sport Center on Cottage Street in Norwood, MA, opened in 1940, featured in Hollywood films, and operating until its 2024 closure. Frank Sherwood opened the Norwood Sport Center on October 3, 1940. Modeled after the “Belgian Building” featured in the 1939 World’s Fair, it cost $50,000 to build, a…
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New Union and Sumner Streets Playground Dedicated to Alfred H. Doherty in Surprise Ceremony-October 3, 1983
Norwood dedicates its new seven-acre Union and Sumner streets playground to Alfred H. Doherty in a surprise ceremony recognizing his six years of advocacy.
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Project Hire Proposes Sheltered Piecework Program to Ease Financial Crunch for Norwood Seniors-October 3, 1980
Project Hire proposes a new piecework employment program to help Norwood senior citizens earn supplemental income while working at their own pace.
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Only Two Norwood Intersections Qualify for Right Turns on Red Under New State Law-October 3, 1979
Following a town survey, Town Manager John J. Carroll announces that right-on-red turns will be permitted at only two Norwood intersections when the state law takes effect.
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Lithuanian-American Citizens Association Clubhouse Faces Demolition-October 3, 1977
Building Inspector John E. Grover gives the Lithuanian-American Citizens Association until October 31 to begin repairs on its damaged St. George Avenue clubhouse or face demolition
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Charles A. Richardson Retires After 26 Years as Executive Director of Norwood Hospital-October 3, 1975
Charles A. Richardson retires after 26 years as executive director of Norwood Hospital, transforming the institution into a 277-bed regional health center.
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Norwood’s Order for Emergency 911 Line Placed on Hold Until 1975-October 3, 1973
Town Manager John P. Mogan informs selectmen that the telephone company has delayed Norwood’s emergency 911 service rollout until June 1975.
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Red Sox Rookie Reggie Smith Unwinds at Home in Norwood After Dramatic Pennant Win-October 3, 1967
Red Sox rookie star Reggie Smith and his wife Ernestine relax at their Windsor Gardens apartment in Norwood after capturing the 1967 American League pennant.
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Norwood High Rolls Over Walpole, 19-0-October 3, 1963
Norwood High Rolls Over Walpole, 19-0-This Day In Norwood History-October 3, 1963
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