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Norwood Then & Now-Morrill Memorial Library
Welcome to our Norwood Then & Now project! Each week, we’ll post a “then” photo of a location or building in Norwood. We’re asking the public to send us photos of the same location, either from your collection through the years or new photos you’ve taken today. Our goal is to capture the changes different…
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Draper Building Demolition-Norwood Hospital Demolition-September 25, 2022
Below you will find links to all our posts about the ongoing demolition at Norwood Hospital. Do you have photos or videos of the demolition work at Norwood Hospital you would like to share? Please send them to us! Include your name and the date they were taken and you will receive credit in the…
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Three Norwood Police Officers Receive State George L. Hanna Bravery Awards-September 25, 1991
Norwood police officers Richard Giacoppo, Kevin Grasso, and Robert Harkins receive state George L. Hanna bravery awards from Gov. William Weld for rescuing hostages from an armed gunman.
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Registry of Motor Vehicles to Reopen Limited Branch in Norwood for Road Tests-September 25, 1991
The Registry of Motor Vehicles announces plans to reopen a limited-service branch in Norwood by mid-October exclusively for administering driver road tests.
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Veteran’s Memorial Dedication-September 25, 1988
Dedication of the intersection of Shattuck Park and Nichols Street took place on September 25, 1988, in honor of: Adam Scott – World War II 1920 to 1944 Lloyd Batten – Korea 1928 to 1950 John Farren – Korea 1930 to 1952 (All articles originally published in the Norwood Messenger) Discover more from Norwood Historical…
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Town Meeting Approves Neponset Street Traffic Lights and Additional Municipal Appropriations-September 25, 1984
Town Meeting approves $75,000 for traffic lights at the Wedgewood Drive intersection on Neponset Street, alongside funding for municipal vehicles, sidewalk adjustments, and civic center completion.
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New Norwood Recreation Center Busy on First Day of Operation-September 25, 1984
Superintendent Robert Ivatts reports a packed house on the first day of operation at the new Nahatan Street civic recreation center, drawing enthusiastic crowds of youths and seniors.
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Regal Press Revives Historic Plimpton Press Site on Lenox Street-September 25, 1978
The Regal Press Inc. breathes new life into the historic Plimpton Press building on Lenox Street, bringing specialized printing operations and hundreds of projected jobs to Norwood.
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Ann Josephson Honored as Kiwanis ‘Citizen of the Year’ for 15 Years of Community Service-September 25, 1978
Ann Josephson receives the Norwood Kiwanis Club “Citizen of the Year” award for 15 years of volunteer service in mental health and community support programs.
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New Teachers Association President Richard T. King Focuses on Students and Educational Priorities Over Dollars-September 25, 1977
Newly elected Norwood Teachers Association President Richard T. King outlines a cooperative agenda focused on educational issues, special needs training under Chapter 766, and student scholarship programs.
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