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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War Trophy Owners Invited To Attend Meeting Tonight-This Day In Norwood History-February 27, 1948
Opportunity To Clear Up Any Doubts Concerning Safety of War Souvenirs Norwood residents who are owners of war trophies are invited to attend the meeting of the War Trophies Safety…
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War Memorial To Be Dedicated At South Norwood-August 11, 1949
This Day In Norwood History-August 11, 1949-War Memorial To Be Dedicated At South Norwood
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War Dog Killed In Action Awarded Certificate of Merit-This Day In Norwood History-November 16, 1945
“Sox”, a Dober-Mann Pinscher owned by Mr. Guy Gibbon of 86 Saunders Road, was killed in action as a war dog in the service of the Quartermaster Corps, and has…
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War Crimes Trial of Former Norwood Resident Suspended-July 4, 2000
The war crimes trial of former Norwood resident Aleksandras Lileikis reached an indefinite suspension in July 2000, marking a controversial end to the proceedings.
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War Conditions Cause Change In South End Hardware Hours-This Day In Norwood History-November 6, 1942
War Conditions Cause Change In South End Hardware Hours-This Day In Norwood History-November 6, 1942
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Wandering Webber Boys Found Safe in Dedham Jail-August 14, 1935
While statewide police searched for missing brothers Donald and Leonard Webber at their mother’s request, the pair were discovered locked up in Dedham Jail awaiting trial on larceny charges.
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Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand Dedication Ceremony-October 2, 1993
Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand Dedication Ceremony-This Day In Norwood History-October 2, 1993
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Walter F. Tilton, Norwood Banker, Philanthropist, Dies at 93-This Day in Norwood History-August 29, 1950
This Day in Norwood History- August 29, 1950-Walter F. Tilton, Norwood Banker and Philanthropist, Dies at 93
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Walter F. Tilton Is Honored By Fellow Citizens Of Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-July 2, 1937
This Day in Norwood History-July 2, 1937-Walter F. Tilton Is Honored By Fellow Citizens Of Norwood A truly great man, who gave so much to the Town of Norwood.
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Walter Eppich, Robert Corcoran Enlist in U.S. Coast Guard-This Day in Norwood History-December 13, 1944
Training at Manhattan Beach Two Norwood boys. Walter B. Eppich and Robert Francis Corcoran, have recently enlisted in the U. S. Coast Guard as apprentice seamen in the current quota…
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Walter Dempsey Bandstand Approved At Town Meeting-May 20, 1993
On a motion by Gary M. Lee, duly seconded by Walter J. Grady, it was MOVED: That the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept gifts of…
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Walpole Town Forest
The Walpole Town forest was dedicated in May of 1916. The Lieutenant Governor, and future US President, Calvin Coolidge attended the dedication ceremony and planted the first tree. After all…
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Walpole St. Garage Displays New Packard, Clipper Models-This Day in Norwood History-January 20, 1955
The all-new Packard and Clipper automobiles for 1955 offer a revolutionary new kind of safe, comfortable ride; the auto industry’s top performance in new V-8 engines: a new Twin-Ultramatic transmission,…
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Walpole Man Commutes to Norwood on White Horse-This Day In Norwood History-March 16, 1943
“HI-O SILVER” is daily greeting as Wilfred A. Waterman jogs along on daily horseback ride to work at Norwood tannery. NORWOOD, March 16 — “Hi-O Silver” is the cry which…
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Wall Sets His Sights on Majors-July 8, 1988
Discover the 1988 progress of Norwood’s own Mike Wall as he climbs the ranks of professional baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates, overcoming a broken foot to pursue his big-league dream.
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Walkhill Wonderland Holiday Display Delightful Norwood Tradition-December 22, 2012
Kathy and Phillip Greene’s festive holiday display at 1 Walkhill Road in Norwood, known as Walkhill Wonderland, has expanded every year since 1980.
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Waldo Nason Is Retired, But Not Really-July 29, 1975
At 67, retired Raytheon engineer Waldo H. Nason volunteers his time driving Norwood’s senior citizen mini-bus while remaining active in local politics.
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Waiver For Warehouse Firewall Sought-July 10, 1975
The Norwood Building Code Board of Appeal issued a decisive ruling on the evening of July 10, 1975, unanimously rejecting a formal request by George Whitten to waive a mandatory…
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WAF A1C Priscilla A. Marsh Awarded Air Force Commendation Medal-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1962
DECORATED—Major Clifford G. Harris, Commander of the 25th Communications Squadron, USAFE, Wiesbaden, Germany is shown congratulating WAF A1C Priscilla A. Marsh upon announcement of her award of the Air Force…
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WAC Recruit-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 1945
Eileen O’Brien, 48 Florence Avenue Norwood who left Boston on March 19 with a shipment of WAC recruits to Fort Des Moines Iowa Womens Arms Corps Training Center. Pvt O’Brien’s…
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WAC Pvt. Lena E. McDonald-This Day in Norwood History-October 25, 1944
“TIME ON MY HANDS” might well be the theme song of WAC Pvt. Lena E. McDonald, shown here making a daily tabulation of student officers flying time as part of…
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W. Cameron Forbes Hosts World Famous Aviator Charles A. Lindberg-This Day in Norwood History- August 11, 1931
HOST TO LINDBERGHS LOVER OF OUTDOORSAmbassador Forbes, Norwood Man, Is Polo Player —On Ocean Trip Ran Mile Around Deck Nightly WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (A. P.)~ When Col Charles A. Lindbergh…
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W. Cameron Forbes Donates Land for Boston-N. Y. Road-January 24, 1951
A valuable stretch of land nearly a mile long through his Norwood estate has been given to Massachusetts by W. Cameron Forbes, grandson of Ralph Waldo Emerson, as a section…
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W. Cameron Forbes Dies at 89; Boston Financier, Diplomat-December 26, 1959
W. Cameron Forbes, noted Boston financier and diplomat, died Thursday at the Hotel Vendome. He was 89. He had been in poor health for several years. Mr. Forbes’ chief diplomatic…
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Voters Will be Asked To Decide on a $25,000 Recreation Proposal-This Day In Norwood History-September 29, 1944
Special Town Meeting is Planned for October 9th With the text of the James J. Gormley report to selectmen on a year-round recreation program released to the press on Wednesday…
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Voters Head to Polls Tomorrow in High-Stakes Referendum Over $2.2 Million Guild School Civic Center Conversion-September 14, 1981
Norwood voters prepare for tomorrow’s high-stakes referendum on spending $2.2 million to convert the former Aaron Guild School into a municipal civic and recreation center.
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Voters Approve New Norwood High School-April 12, 2009
Norwood High School Project Faces Delay Despite Overwhelming Voter Support On April 12, 2009, Norwood found itself at a dramatic crossroads — one defined by overwhelming civic unity on the…
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Vote For Your Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Post of 2020
We’ve compiled a list of the most popular articles from “This Day in Norwood History” in 2020, and you can help choose the top 10! Voting will begin on 12/20…
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Vote For Consulting Engineering Service On Water Tank, Tower-This Day In Norwood History-September 16, 1938
SELECTMEN TAKE ACTION ON TWO PWA PROJECTS TUESDAY The Norwood Board of Selectmen took action relative to the two P.W.A. projects which have been approved by Washington on Tuesday night,…
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Volunteer Opportunities
The Norwood Historical Society Needs Your Help! Get close to the past by volunteering at the Norwood Historical Society. Volunteering helps the Society fulfill our mission, connects you with others,…
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Volunteer Margaret Kennedy Brings Joy to Homebound Residents Through Meals on Wheels-August 6, 1976
At 75 years old, Norwood Meals on Wheels volunteer Margaret Kennedy dedicates her retirement to helping homebound seniors, veterans, and local community organizations.
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Volunteer Group Seeks More “Fishermen”-June 1, 1971
A mimeographed flyer will be available at Norwood churches next Sunday asking people, “Do you want to be a fisherman?” It will not be for some sportsmen’s group’s annual fishing…
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Vintage Norwood Ballplayers Reunite to Recall The “Good Old Days”-This Day in Norwood History-June 20, 1957
A 55-year-old scorebook brings together Norwood’s original turn-of-the-century baseball masters to recall the legendary Trolley League era.
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Vincent R. Bailey Named To Post By United Fund-July 18, 1957
Vincent R. Bailey was named to serve as a vice chairman of the individual gifts division of the United Fund campaign in Greater Boston this fall. As a member of…
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Village Inn Shifts Musical Format After Weekend Disturbance-August 27, 1977
The Village Inn changes its music policy following a weekend disturbance.
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Village Inn Ad-This Day in Norwood History-January 9, 1964
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Village Automotive Buys Norwood’s Saab Dealership-July 29, 2008
Village Automotive owner Ray Ciccolo announces the purchase of Central Auto Group’s Saab dealership, renaming it Saab of Norwood
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Vigilante idea Stirs Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-March 18, 1937
Numerous Holdups Taking Place NORWOOD, March 18—Rumors of the proposed formation of a vigilante committee in South Norwood to protect its residents from the numerous holdups which have taken place…
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Video Store Accused of Obscenity-June 15, 1991
A retail standoff over adult films brings First Amendment debates and divided reactions from local selectmen directly into Dedham District Court.
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Victor Babel, Jr. Crowned K. of C. Ping-Pong Champ-This Day in Norwood History-May 26, 1965
In one of the most competitive table‑tennis seasons the Norwood Knights of Columbus have seen in years, Victor Babel, Jr. emerged as the 1965 K. of C. Ping‑Pong Champion, winning…
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VFW Would Build Again At Old Site-September 19, 1957
VFW Would Build Again At Old Site-This Day In Norwood History-September 19, 1957
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VFW Lodges Evicted Norwood Vet, Family-This Day In Norwood History- July 10, 1946
SHELTERED IN V. F. W. DANCE HALL—Mr. and Mrs. John Famigliette put Diane, 4, and Joan, 2, to bed, while Pal, the family collie, looks on. NORWOOD, July 9 —…
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Vets Memorial Building Fund How Near $80,000-This Day In Norwood History-August 30, 1946
A total of $79.508 has been raised to date for the Veterans’ Memorial Building Fund it was disclosed today by John R. Russell, treasurer of the fund. The bulk of…
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Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
For the first time since the establishment of the Servicemens’ Fund Committee here fifteen years ago, total agreement on the disposition of the $90,000 now available, has been reached. The…
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Veterans Project
The Norwood Historical Society has a collection of materials related to Norwood’s military history, including uniforms, medals, posters, documents, newspapers and newspaper clippings, photos, and other memorabilia belonging to Norwood…
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Veterans Not Interested In Central Headquarters-This Day in Norwood History-November 22, 1944
Representatives of the Norwood Legion Post and the Veterans of Foreign Wars reported back to the Norwood Selectmen last night, informing the Board that neither organization was interested in proposed…
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Veterans Monument Dedicated-September 15, 1991
Thousands of residents gather in Norwood center to dedicate Frank Simoni’s $500,000 “Protectors of the American Way” veterans monument, featuring keynote speaker Brig. Gen. Richard I. Neal.
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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…
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Veteran Yankee Division Members Remember Call For WW II 20 Years Ago-This Day in Norwood History-January 12, 1961
BY LT. PETER F. CONNOR Two veteran members of the 26th “Yankee Division”, Platoon Sergeant Oscar F. Magnuson and Sergeant First Class Vincent J. Saccone, presently members of Company E,…
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Veteran of Three Services, Andrew J. Hewitt, Managing Guild Theatre-This Day In Norwood History-August 3, 1945
This Day In Norwood History-August 3, 1945-Veteran of Three Services, Andrew J. Hewitt, Managing Guild Theatre
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James Sweeney, Bernard Cooper, Ralph Nixon Top 3 In 14th Annual Science Fair-This Day in Norwood History-April 4, 1963
James Sweeney, son of Mr. and Mrs Edward J. Sweeney of 33 Bellevue Avenue, was named first prize winner at the fourteenth annual Norwood High School Science Fair last week for his exhibit on Computer Logic. The junior science student will now be eligible for entrance into the state-wide competition at the Massachusetts State Science…
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Carrabino NHS Diamond Leader-April 4, 1963
William (Bill) Carrabino, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Carrabino of 52 Saunders road, will captain this year’s Norwood High baseball entry in the Bay State Baseball League. Bill will again be patrolling left field for the locals as he did last year. He is a left-hander all the way and possesses one of the…
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First Residents Move Into Windsor Gardens-This Day in Norwood History-February 7, 1963
Windsor Gardens, the new multi-million dollar garden apartment development in Norwood, welcomed the first residents on January 29. Mr. and Mrs. David P. McQuire, who recently moved from London, occupy a terrace apartment in one of six buildings presently under construction on the 53-acre site. The McQuires were attracted by not only the secluded country…
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George Willett, 91, Helped Develop Town of Norwood-April 14, 1962
NORWOOD, Apr. 13 — George F. Willett, 91, one of the most distinguished citizens of Norwood for more than half a century, died today. A native of Walpole, Mr. Willett moved to Norwood in 1893 and provided not only the financial backing but the direction in re-shaping the community. A member of The Country Club,…
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New Nahatan Drug Store Stresses Quality, Savings-This Day in Norwood History-April 12, 1962
A giant three-day grand-opening sale is now in progress at the new Nahatan Drug Store at the Star Market Shopping Center in Norwood. Low prices and high quality are the policy of this new Walgreen Agency Store, and shoppers can make selections and compare value at their leisure, from more than 40 varied departments, all…
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Sparks Discount Store in Norwood Scheduled for Opening Next Month-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962
Sparks Discount Department Store, which is moving into the former Nortronics plant at Route 1 and Neponset street in Norwood, is almost finished being redecorated into a modem, full-line department store, and should be ready for the grand opening sometime this March, according to George Sparks, president of the Sparks chain. “Sparkie” the Sparks Department…
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Norwood Nuggets Chase 10th Straight Win-This Day in Norwood History-February 2, 1961
Norwood High’s victorious Golden Nuggets are urged by many of their faithful followers to beware of those Milton ‘Whiz Kids’ who may be “up” for an upset try Saturday night at the Boston Arena as our boys go after their tenth consecutive victory of the season. Norwood defeated Milton 2-0 in their first meeting and…
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Norwood Ice Team Doesn’t Need Nickel-February 29, 1960
“No more nickles for me,” buckled coach Jack Monbouquette of the Norwood High hockey team. “If I get two. I change them for a dime. If I have one, swap it for five pennies. I don’t want to see another nickel.” The Norwood coach isn’t averse to money. He wants to forget how Norwood…
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Residents Ask For Swimming Pool at Fr. McAleer Playground-March 13, 1959
A dozen residents appeared before the Selectmen Tuesday evening and may have set the machinery in motion which will produce the end result of one swimming pool at the Fr. McAleer Playground. Mrs. Mary Dempsey, 4-1 Florence ave., acting as spokesman for the group presented the Board with a petition containing more than 900 names…
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Dedication Ceremony Frederick A. Cleveland Elementary School-This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1959
DEDICATION – Frederick A. Cleveland School Korslund, LeNormand & Quann, Inc. — Architects Poorvu Construction Co., Inc., Wellesley Hills — General Contractor Dr. Frederick A. Cleveland, (1865 – 1945) for whom we dedicate this school today was a noted author and economist of national and international fame as well as an outstanding engineer, philosopher, builder…
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