• Girl, 14, on way to school is killed by car-This Day in Norwood History-September 11, 2004

    Girl, 14, on way to school is killed by car-This Day in Norwood History- September 11, 2004

  • Finance Commission Delays Decision on Ellis Pond Conservation Purchase-September 11, 1973

    The Finance Commission postpones a vote on acquiring Ellis Pond for $140,000, awaiting a formal recommendation from selectmen amid debates over high development costs.

  • Planning Board Endorses Norwood Arena Rezoning for Major Apartment Complex-September 11, 1973

    The Planning Board votes 3-1 to recommend rezoning the rear of the Norwood Arena property to multi-family residential, sparking a dramatic walkout by a dissenting planner.

  • School Committee Delays Final Budget Figure After Discovering Salary Projections Error-September 11, 1973

    School Committee Chairman Rudith M. Berkowitz reports budget calculation errors to the Finance Commission and schedules an emergency session ahead of the special town meeting.

  • Miss Betty Eicke, 95, Former Norwood Hospital Superintendent and Nursing Leader-September 11, 1968

    Memorial services are set for Betty Eicke, 95, former superintendent and director of nurses at Norwood Hospital who dedicated decades to nursing and hospital administration.

  • Star Market: The Warehouse Miracle Prices Built-This Day in Norwood History-September 11, 1968

    Star Market: The Warehouse Miracle Prices Built This Day in Norwood History-September 11, 1968

  • Highest Rating Again For Local National Guard Unit-September 6, 1962

    Highest Rating Again For Local National Guard Unit-This Day In Norwood History-September 6, 1962 RIFLE INSPECTION—Camp Drum, N.Y.—Inspection by Capt. Joseph F. Murphy, Norwood, commander of “E” Company, 101st Infantry, is made of weapons while on maneuvers. The riflemen practiced live firing in attack and defense techniques during their six days of bivouac. Shown from…

  • Kindergarten Opens-September 11, 1961

    NORWOOD KINDERGARTENS opened on Monday with both morning and afternoon sessions being held to accommodate the large registration of the tiny tots. Shown above is the Kindergarten Class of Mrs. Marion Monbouquette at the Balch School. Eugene McLean Photo) Discover more from Norwood Historical Society Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.…

  • Steeple of St. Catherine’s Toppled By Hurricane Edna-This Day in Norwood History- September 11, 1954

    Steeple of St. Catherine’s Toppled By Hurricane Edna This Day in Norwood History- September 11, 1954

  • In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 11, 1942

    From somewhere in England, Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Scanlon of Washington Street have had a letter from their son, Pvt. George F. Scanlon. It follows a cablegram received by them last Saturday. George writes: “Dear Mom and Dad: “Gee, it was swell to receive a letter from you today. It was just four weeks…


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