Top This Day in Norwood History Posts-June 2026
Top Stories of June — This Day in Norwood History
June brought a wide range of stories to This Day In Norwood History — championship triumphs, historic milestones, community memories, and moments of deep reflection. These were the most‑read posts of the month.continue to shape the town’s identity, one day—and one memory—at a time.
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Wonderful Women of Norwood: Ann Elizabeth Tanneyhill
By Norwood Historical Society Board Members Laurie Kearney, Linda Rau and Karen DeNapoli To commemorate Black History Month and to honor the first Black woman from Norwood who achieved professional…
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Wonderful Women of Norwood-Maude Alice Shattuck
Wonderful Women of Norwood-Maude Alice Shattuck
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Wonderful Women of Norwood-Mary Tucker Fogg
This month’s Wonderful Women of Norwood was compiled by Norwood Historical Society members Karen DeNapoli, Laurie Kearney and Linda Rau NORWOOD, MA — Mary Bagnall Tucker was born in New…
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Wonderful Women of Norwood-Martha Gilman (Robie) Winslow
Martha Gilman Robie, (Mrs. Frances Olney Winslow) was born in Plymouth, NH, on November 11, 1841, and was the third of seven children to Col. Frederick Robie and Lucinda Gilman…
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Wonderful Women of Norwood-Irma Ursula (Thompson) Diggs
Wonderful Women of Norwood-Irma Ursula (Thompson) Diggs
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Wonderful Women of Norwood-Emily Curtis Fisher
Wonderful Women of Norwood-Emily Curtis Fisher
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Wonderful Women of Norwood-Anna R. Ellis
The Norwood Historical Society would like to present Anna R. Ellis as a Wonderful Woman of Norwood. Anna Rachel Ellis was born in Norwood to John and Harriet Ellis on July 5, 1877. She…
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Wonderful Women of Norwood-Agnes Abigail Curtin
The Norwood Historical Society is honored to present Agnes Abigail Curtin as our Wonderful Woman for November. During the 1800s and early 1900s, Norwood was fortunate in that its industries…
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Wonderful Women of Norwood
The Norwood Historical Society pays homage to the “wonderful women” of our town’s history. These women contributed to the building and formation of Norwood in less visible ways than those…
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Wonderful Women of Norwood
In celebration of Norwood’s 150th Anniversary, the Norwood Historical Society paid homage to the “wonderful women” of our town’s history. These women contributed to the building and formation of Norwood…
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Wonderful Women (or Girls) of Norwood-The Norwood Debonnaires
Wonderful Women (or Girls) of Norwood-The Norwood Debonnaires
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Wonder Bar at Norwood Hotel To Open Saturday-This Day In Norwood History-March 27, 1937
Exact Copy of Bar on the S. S. Queen Mary An outstanding feature of interest is the new wonder bar at the Norwood Hotel which will be an exact copy…
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Women’s Club Tackles Village Improvement-August 2, 1901
A Good Movement in the Right Direction by the Woman’s Club. As there is a great deal of talk in the public press in regard to the town’s great need…
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Women Working at Bendix To Be Best In Country-This Day In Norwood History-November 5, 1942
Women Working at Bendix To Be Best In Country-This Day In Norwood History-November 5, 1942
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Women on the Front Lines
There were women who worked in the printing presses in Norwood. A few had positions in management, but most worked on the floor. Clara Berwick, Jane Williams and Ligia Carlson…
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Women on the Front Lines
There were women who worked in the printing presses in Norwood. A few had positions in management, but most worked on the floor. Clara Berwick, Jane Williams and Ligia Carlson…
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Women Join ‘Chute Corps Of Civil Air Patrol Unit-This Day In Norwood History-July 8, 1942
Four women, including a state Representative and her pilot daughter, and three doctors, attended the opening candidates’ class for the formation of a parachute corps within the Civil Air Patrol…
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Women Behind the Lines
The Norwood Women’s Club, established in 1900, is one of Norwood’s oldest continual organizations in town. At a time when many Women’s clubs are seen as redundant and are having…
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Woman’s Club President Entertains At Luncheon-April 6, 1961
Mrs. C. Roger Pearson, president of the Norwood Woman’s Club, entertained the members of the executive board and the chairmen of the standing committees at a luncheon held at The…
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Woman’s Club Audience Sees Impressive Christmas Play-This Day in Norwood History-December 14, 1944
The Norwood Woman’s Club Christmas meeting was one of the finest and most impressive programs ever given at a club meeting. The Literary and Drama Committee presented a play called…
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Woman’s Club Petions For Use of High School Assembly Room-This Day in Norwood History-May 30, 1903
This Day in Norwood History-May 30, 1903 An interesting hearing, involving some equally interesting questions of public policy, was held before the Norwood School Board Monday evening, on a petition…
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Woman Slugged, Robbed-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1940
Mrs. Julia Sweeney Attacked In Cellar Of V.F.W. Building
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With Norwood’s Debonnaires-August 15, 1963
This Day In Norwood History-August 15, 1963-With Norwood’s Debonnaires
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Wishing Merry Christmas to All Nationalities in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-December 23, 1947
Norwood is a town of many nationalities and for any folks who would like to greet their neighbors with “Merry Christmas” in their own language, John J. Cook has procured…
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Winter Street (Walpole St to Lothrop Rich Park)
First Congregational Church. Originally was the site of the impressive house of Edmund Shattuck and his wife Emma Morrill Shattuck who was the daughter of Morrill Ink Works owner George…
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Winsmith Mill Transformed into Eclectic Shopping Center and Creative Hub (CBS-4)-September 22, 2022
The historic 200-year-old Winsmith Mill in Norwood is successfully transformed into a bustling shopping marketplace, artist lofts, and music venue.
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Winslow’s Tannery Scores A Big Success with a Flag-Raising and Field Day-This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1904
DESPITE DAMPNESS. A field day and flag raising was given yesterday afternoon by the employees of Winslow’s tannery, with sports at Prospect park and a general good time. The exercises…
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Winslow Train Station Abolished, Leading to Construction of Subway Hill-This Day In Norwood History- July 17, 1891
This Day In Norwood History- July 17, 1891-Winslow Train Station Abolished, Leading to Construction of Subway Hill
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Winslow School to House School Administration Offices-August 28, 1975
The school committee votes to relocate administrative offices to the former Winslow School by December, transferring the old Walpole Street building to town government.
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Winslow School sale approved-June 16, 1981
Special Town Meeting tackles a jam-packed 21-article warrant, clearing the Winslow School sale, Civil Service reviews, and roadway project delays.
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Winslow School eyed for elderly housing-September 3, 1980
Following the closure of school administrative offices at the Winslow School, the Norwood Housing Authority is actively setting its sights on converting the historic four-acre property at the corner of…
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Winslow Office Plan Gets Official Backing-June 9, 1981
Norwood officials clear the path to transform the closed Winslow School into professional office condominiums, winning broad neighborhood support.
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Winslow Brothers & Smith Co, Pioneer Sheepskin Tannery, Was Organized in 1776-This Day In Norwood History-April 6, 1922
Firm Has Had Rapid Growth During Last 25 Years—Plants at Norwood, Mass. Few manufacturing firms actively engaged in business today can date the organization of the business back to the…
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Winslow Bros. Tannery Sold, New Retail Planned-This Day In Norwood History – December 4, 1949
Winslow Bros. & Co. has appointed John C. Kiley & Son agents for the sale of the old Smith Plant situated on Central St. and Railroad, av., adjacent to the…
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Wins Contest to Name New Hospital Publication-August 20, 1964
Administrator Chales A. Cook of Norwood Hospital presents a savings bond to Mrs. Katharine Cook, director of hospital volunteers for her winning suggestion of “Stethoscope” as the name for the…
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Wings of Freedom Tour-October 1, 2018
During the weekend of Sept. 29 and 30, visitors were able to explore WWII aircraft as the Collings Foundation brought the “Wings of Freedom Tour” to Norwood Memorial Airport. The…
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Wings Club To Have Gala New Year’s Eve Celebration-This Day In Norwood History-December 22, 1946
With New Year’s in the offing, the Wings Club, 458 Walpole street, Norwood, is acquiring a festive air — and. incidentallyaccepting reservations from members for the gala New Year’s Eve…
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Windsor Gardens to Open Model Apartment Saturday-September 6, 1962
Windsor Gardens to Open Model Apartment Saturday-This Day In Norwood History-September 6, 1962
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Windows Shattered By Norwood Tannery Strikers-This Day in Norwood History-March 30, 1938
Another Attack on a Home of Tannery Worker Who Failed to Join C.I.O. Union’s Action NORWOOD. March 30 Striking leather workers who yesterday afternoon stoned girl office clerks of the…
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WIn Everett’s Tales of Tyot-“THE SIX GEORGES” —PLUS JOHN AND DICK
After Living In Norwood For Eighty Years, John Gillooly Picks The Six Men Who Led In The Town’s Development—Each Named “George” Eighty years ago, on July 2 and Sept. 9,…
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Wilson Street Improvement Association Ask For Playground-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1939
Seventeen Members Present Their Case For Appropriations Seventeen members of the Wilson Street Improvement Association appeared before the Norwood Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night to request that a playground…
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Wilson Play Area Papers Passed Giving Town Land-This Day In Norwood History-October 13, 1939
Work Will Start Soon Preparing For Play Area By Next Season Papers were passed on Tuesday of this week which give the* town of Norwood ownership of property on Wilson…
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William T. Whedon Celebrates 80th birthday-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1939
William Turner Whedon of 56 Bullard Street, who was honored on his eightieth birthday by the Norwood Historical Society last night, also celebrated fifty-eight years of civic activity in Norwood.…
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William J. Wallace Expires at Nantasket-This Day in Norwood History-August 7, 1903
DIES ON OUTING. Postmaster William J. Wallace of Norwood dropped dead at the Rockland house. Nantasket, shortly after 3 yesterday afternoon. The cause of his death was heart failure. Mr.…
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William J. Wallace Expires at Nantasket-This Day in Norwood History- August 7, 1903
This Day in Norwood History- August 7, 1903-William J. Wallace Expires at Nantasket
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William Hebner On Marine Air Reserve Duty-December 10, 1964
William M. Hebner, son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hebner of 510 Nahatan Street, Norwood, has departed from the South Weymouth Naval Air Station for recruit training at the…
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William Brooks New Norwood Police Chief-February 1, 2012
William Brooks III, a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience from the Norwood, Westwood, and Wellesley police departments, has been announced as the new Chief of the Norwood Police…
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Willett School Wiring Dispute Adds $9,000 to Construction Costs Ahead of September Opening-July 28, 1968
⠀ The Norwood Permanent Building Construction Committee last night voted to approve the installation of additional circuit breaker panels so that the Willett School can open on schedule in September.…
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Willett School Overcrowding And Parent Protests-September 5, 1974
Angry parents confront the Norwood School Committee over severe overcrowding at the Willett School, while officials address elementary enrollment spikes and pedestrian safety.
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Willett Outlines Major Housing Survey; Lifeguard Issue at Willett Pond Resolved-May 21, 1953
In a wide‑ranging presentation before the Norwood Board of Selectmen, civic leader George F. Willett unveiled plans for a professional survey of the Holmwood and Westover sections—an early step toward…
Top Stories of 2026
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Secrets Behind Gas Station Kidnapping-March 16, 1979
It was a short story, one that may have been passed over by most readers — a story in the Evening Globe of March 16, 1978, about the kidnapping of a suburban gas station attendant. Yet the story that could not be written at the time was that it also was one of the best-kept…
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Girls Basketball-Norwood, Westwood Move to Finals-March 15, 1978
Norwood scored the last six points in regulation and the first five in overtime to win the girl’s Division 1 semifinals over Cambridge Rindge & Latin yesterday, 47-44, at Norwell. Patty Shinkwin kept Cambridge in the game, scoring 10 of R&L’s 19 first-half points. However, Norwood’s superior rebounding and shot selection gave Norwood the edge…
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Wedding Invitations Burned and Couple Takes to Phone-March 29, 1977
Vandalism often sounded like kid stuff — tipping over trash cans, waxing windows, letting air out of tires. That was how John Riley and Paula Balerna of Norwood always thought about it, until Saturday.On Saturday, vandals threw a lighted torch into a mailbox in front of the Norwood Post Office on Central Street. Today, John…
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Norwood Wins State Title, 3-1-March 21, 1972
It was supposed to be another easy victory for the East last night at Boston Garden, but it took a sensational late-game spurt by Mike Martin to carry undefeated Norwood to a 3-1 victory over surprising St. John’s of Shrewsbury for the Division 1 championship of the State Hockey Tournament. Earlier in the day, Barnstable…
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Arlington Hex Is No More, Norwood Sits On Cloud Nine-March 14, 1972
THE WINNERS—Happy Norwood goal-scorers celebrate their victory over Arlington in finals of EMass hockey tournament. From left, William Denehy, Ed King, and Greg Walker whoop it up. (Frank O’Brien photo) “We wanted it not just for ourselves, or because of what happened last year. We wanted it For Don Wheeler, maybe more than anything else.”…
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Norwood to Boston in Few Steps a Reality With New Commuter Rail Stops-April 10, 1971
11 Apr 1971, Sun The Boston Globe Imagine walking out of your apartment, stepping a few yards and boarding a train to Boston Convenient? You bet. This is the situation now for residents of 1000-unit Windsor Gardens complex in Norwood. After several years’ dealings with transportation officials, the management of the complex finally got approval…
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Fiberglass Shield Gives Norwood, Martin Big Lift-March 1, 1971
In March 1971, the Norwood High hockey team’s postseason hopes faced a major hurdle when star center Mike Martin was sidelined. Enter local legend Ernie Higgins—the renowned plumber-turned-mask-maker for NHL greats like Gerry Cheevers. By crafting a custom fiberglass shield, Higgins provided the “big lift” Martin needed to return to the ice just in time…
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Dedication Ceremony For The Junior High North-April 29, 1970
DEDICATE NEW SCHOOL — The raising of the Town of Norwood Flag kicked off the dedicatory exercises on Sunday at the new Junior High North in the presence of these town dignitaries. Among those in the front row are, left to right: Selectmen Joseph Wall and Olga Abdallah, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Philip O. Coakley,…
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Miss Olga A. (Ollie) Abdallah, Elected Norwood Selectman at 24-February 12, 1969
Norwood Selectman Olga A. (Ollie) Abdallah (Paul J. Connell Photo) Politics is a family tradition with Miss Olga A. (Ollie) Abdallah, at 24 already a Norwood selectman. The first woman elected to town office, she defeated four men in a special election on Jan. 20 to fill the unexpired term of her father. John A.…
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Jack Madden Ford Sales Set For Norwood Holiday Throng-February 18, 1968
Jack Madden and his staff cordially invite all to help celebrate Open House on Washington’s Birthday Week at their modern facility at 825 Providence Highway, Rte. 1, Norwood. An area of 100,000 square feet with a 600-foot frontage on Rte. 1 displays a whole new line of total performance Ford cars — Falcon, Fairlane, Ford,…
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