• Sinkhole on Nahatan St-September 27, 2016

    This Day In Norwood History-September 27, 2016-Sinkhole on Nahatan St

  • Norwood Police Go Viral With Post on Speeding Motorist-September 27, 2013

    At approximately 10 p.m, on Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, Norwood police initiated a traffic stop on Route 1, near Access Road. The car was going over 100 miles per hour in a 45-mile-per-hour zone. Police Chief Bill Brooks said “He was holding his phone and trying to record his odometer hitting 100 miles per hour,” The motorist…

  • Norwood High School to Drop Latin Program Due to Dwindling Enrollment-September 27, 1990

    Citing dwindling enrollment and a lack of cost-effectiveness, Norwood High School officials announce that Latin courses will be eliminated from the curriculum after June.

  • Nahatan St Bridge Dedicated to George T Lee-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1988

    Thousands of motorists who drive over the Nahatan Street bridge will now be paying honor to Norwood’s most decorated war hero. The bridge was dedicated Sunday with a bronze plaque identifying it as a memorial to George T. Lee. Before his death in 1954, the Norwood airman had been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross; the…

  • State DPW Commissioner John J. Carroll Expected to Be Offered Norwood Town Manager Post-September 27, 1978

    Norwood selectmen prepare to interview State DPW Commissioner John J. Carroll for the vacant town manager post following the departure of John P. Mogan.

  • Norwood Hospital Draws 3,500 Visitors for Open House Showcasing New 100-Bed Wing-September 27, 1962

    About 3,500 residents tour Norwood Hospital’s new 100-bed wing during an open house showcasing advanced medical monitoring, modern amenities, and community-funded additions.

  • Johnny Dixon, Heavyweight, Had 14 KO’s In 17 Fights-September 27, 1962

    Johnny Dixon, Heavyweight, Had 14 KO’s In 17 Fights-This Day In Norwood History-September 27, 1962

  • 📰 Norwood News of the Day – September 27, 1962

    🗳️ Norwood Political News 🏛️ Norwood Town Meeting Decisions 🚧 Norwood Department of Public Works News 🚓 Norwood Police Department News 🔥 Norwood Fire Department News 🏫 Norwood School News 🏥 Norwood Hospital & Public Health News 📚 Norwood Public Library News 🎓 Norwood High Alumni Notes 🏈 Norwood High School Sports News 🕍 Faith…

  • Community Comm. Opens 38th Year Mrs. Paciorkowski Is New President-September 27, 1962

    The Women’s Community Committee opened its 38th year with a meeting at the home of Mrs. Malcolm Orent. Hostesses were Mrs. Harvard Wilkinson and Mrs. Patricia Crawford. The newly-elected president of the organization is Mrs. Ernest Paciorkowski. Born Helen Neseski in Cambridge, and spending her early years In Longmeadow, Mrs. Paciorkowski came to Norwood in…

  • Holman Hall Property Gives Way To Progress-September 27, 1961

    Holman Hall Property Gives Way To Progress-This Day In Norwood History-September 27, 1961


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