Edward H. “Butch” Thompson, Former Norwood Town Official and Veteran, Dies at 74-September 4, 1970

Edward H. “Butch” Thompson, a lifelong Norwood resident, decorated World War I veteran, and prominent municipal figure who dedicated decades of service to local civic boards, passed away yesterday at Norwood Hospital at the age of 74. Residing at 9 Gardner Road, Mr. Thompson left a lasting mark on the community through his extensive involvement…
Engineers Estimate $532,000 Cost for University Avenue Extension-September 4, 1970

A four-month overdue engineering study prepared by Boston-based consultants Fay, Spofford & Thorndike Inc. at a cost of $8,000 has placed an estimated price tag of $532,000 on the proposed 2,700-foot extension of University Avenue. The recommended roadway layout will connect the existing portion of University Avenue with Everett Street just before intersecting Route 1,…
Norwood School Department Announces Full Cafeteria Operations for Opening Week-September 4, 1970

As students across town prepare to return to classrooms for the start of the new academic year, the school administration has officially confirmed that school cafeterias in all municipal buildings will be fully operational throughout the entire opening week of classes. School officials noted that kitchen and cafeteria staff have completed all necessary preparations to…
September 4, 1957-Roll Land Ad

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Mosquito Control-September 4, 1956

This Day In Norwood History-September 4, 1956-Mosquito Control
Back To School Ads Through The Years-This Day In Norwood History-September 4

We hope you enjoy these back to school ads from Norwood businesses between 1947 and 1964
Back to School in 1946

Back to School in 1946 A Postwar September in Norwood: Chalk Dust, Optimism, and the Return to Routine The summer of 1946 had been long, humid, and filled with a sense of anticipation. In Norwood, Massachusetts, as in towns across America, families were adjusting to a new normal. The war was over, rationing had ended,…
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 4, 1942

In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-September 4, 1942
Norwood Selectmen Propose Liquor Laws-This Day in Norwood History-September 4, 1934

The Selectmen have submitted to Judge James A. Halloran, town counsel, a list of regulations which they have drawn up to enforce liquor laws in town. The matters were brought to the attention of the Selectmen at various petitions and a number of complaints. A short time ago, after the circulation of a petition, the…
Flour, China, and Alarm Clocks: W.B. Hastings’ Saturday Specials (1901)

🛒 Flour, China, and Alarm Clocks: W.B. Hastings’ Saturday Specials In the early 1900s, Norwood’s commercial heartbeat pulsed through its downtown storefronts — and few were as lively as W.B. Hastings, a general store known for its eclectic inventory and eye-catching Saturday specials. From pantry staples to decorative imports, Hastings offered a weekly mix of…