• Closed for Years, Repaved Section of Bond Street Set to Reopen-September 21, 1983

    Norwood selectmen order the reopening of a closed, repaved section of Bond Street and review upcoming town meeting warrant proposals for Route 1 reconstruction.

  • Businessmen and Residents Team Up to Give South Norwood a Facelift-September 21, 1981

    South Norwood merchants and residents unite in a community revitalization effort, sandblasting the 1891 railroad bridge, planting trees, and removing utility poles.

  • Residents Remember the Devastating Fury of the Great New England Hurricane of 1938-September 21, 1978

    Norwood residents mark the 40th anniversary of the devastating 1938 New England hurricane, recalling destructive winds, downed steeples, and community solidarity.

  • Mother and Two Children Escape $30,000 Fire at 250 Dean Street-September 21, 1977

    Margaret Ross and her children escape a smoky $30,000 fire at their 250 Dean Street home sparked by an air conditioner.

  • Norwood’s “Combat Zone”?-September 21, 1976

    Norwood selectmen vote 3-1 to freeze all new liquor licenses in response to community protests over South Norwood barroom disturbances and public drinking.

  • “Around The World” Theme For Annual Baptist Fair-September 21, 1961

    “Around The World” Theme For Annual Baptist Fair-This Day In Norwood History-September 21, 1961

  • Playing At The Norwood Theatre-September 21, 1961

    Playing At The Norwood Theatre-This Day In Norwood History-September 21, 1961

  • Debonnaires Capture Eastern Mass. Crown-September 21, 1961

    Debonnaires Capture Eastern Mass. Crown-This Day In Norwood History-September 21, 1961

  • 200 Attend First Social For Norwood’s Senior Set-September 21, 1961

    200 Attend First Social For Norwood’s Senior Set-This Day In Norwood History-September 21, 1961

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