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.
-
Tyler Thayer Tells of Hard Times in 1837-This Day In Norwood History-January 4, 1895
Tyler Thayer of Norwood Tells of Time When Flour Was $18 a Barrel. NORWOOD, Jan 4—Tyler Thayer is one of Norwood’s wealthy men. He is a retired builder, who began…
-
Two Youths Arrested For Spitting on Sidewalk-This Day In Norwood History-July 19, 1904
This Day In Norwood History- July 19, 1904-Two Youths Arrested For Spitting on Sidewalk
-
Two Young Horse Thieves-This Day in Norwood History-September 18, 1902
Two Young Horse Thieves-This Day in Norwood History- September 18, 1902
-
Two World Champion Roller Skaters At Roll Land-September 2, 1964
This Day In Norwood History-September 2, 1964-Two World Champion Roller Skaters At Roll Land
-
Two Public Housing Complexes Planned to Meet Growing Local Need-May 29, 1970
In 1970, the Norwood Housing Authority advanced two major projects—80 elderly units on Nahatan Street and 20 family units at a new site—while state bond delays and zoning changes shaped…
-
Two Post Office Sites Discussed-This Day in Norwood History-September 25, 1931
FOLK AT NORWOOD DISCUSS NEW SITE FOR POSTOFFICE More than 750 citizens met in the Junior High School Hall tonight to discuss the question of the site for the new…
-
Two Norwood Patrolmen Bitten In Struggle With Youthful Break Suspect-July 29, 1965
This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1965-Two Norwood Patrolmen Bitten In Struggle With Youthful Break Suspect
-
Two Norwood Pals, Arthur Roy Webber, Carroll Robbins Meet on D-Day-This Day in Norwood History-June 23, 1944
This Day in Norwood History-June 23, 1944-Two Norwood Pals, Arthur Roy Webber, Carroll Robbins Meet on D-Day
-
Two Norwood GI Buddies Are Discharged-This Day In Norwood History-February 22, 1946
Two South Norwood boys who have been all through the war together have both recently received their honorable discharges from the Army. Sgt. Albert Mike, son of Mr. and Mrs.…
-
Two New Superintendents of Schools In One Month-September 2, 1904
The School Board believe that they have selected a very strong man for Norwood’s superintendent of schools in electing Mason C. Stone to that position. They also believe that Mr.…
-
Two Listed Killed, One Missing And Another Wounded-This Day In Norwood History-March 2, 1945
Pfc. Keady, Previously Reported Missing, Is Prisoner Of Nazis Two Norwood men are reported killed in action, one is reported missing and one wounded, while a fifth has turned up…
-
Two Indians Cherish Costly Relics As Norwood Raises Fund For Them-This Day In Norwood History-December 3, 1938
Homeless and in financial straits, “Pete, the Indian,” and his sister, Mary, the only two surviving members of the once-powerful Micmac tribe in this part of the country, tonight obstinately…
-
Two Fined $100 After Liquor Raids-This Day In Norwood History-May 11, 1931
This Day In Norwood History-May 11, 1931- As a result of two liquor raids in this town Friday night by Chief Sullivan, assisted by Sergt Thomas H. Lydon and 10…
-
Two Doctors Admit Guilt- Failed To Report Influenza Cases-This Day In Norwood History-December 30, 1918
Another Cleared by Court DEDHAM, Dec 30— Dr. Clement Hollowell and Dr. Richard E. Winslow, both of Norwood, were arraigned in the District Court before Judge Emory Grover this morning…
-
Two Children Rescued From Flooded Cellar-March 11, 1964
Two children, Thomas Lydon, 6, and Maureen Kelliher, 8, both residents of the Rock Street neighborhood, were pulled to safety from four feet of icy water in an unfinished cellar…
-
Two Charged With Spitting On Sidewalk-This Day In Norwood History-July 19, 1904
SPITTING ON SIDEWALK. Charge Against Two Well-Known Young Men Who Were Arrested at Norwood Today. For spitting on the sidewalk near the village post office, Michael Nugent and John Turtin,…
-
Two Arrests After Wild Auto Chase-This Day in Norwood History-August 23, 1920
An exciting chase after the stolen automobile of Frank H Carbee, 80 Park at, Lynn, tonight resulted In the arrest of Max Rosenberg, 14 Garden st, Roxbury, and Walter Barrett,…
-
Twenty Nurses Complete Refresher Course At Norwood Hospital-May 19, 1969
In the spring of 1969, Norwood Hospital marked an important milestone in local healthcare education as 20 registered nurses completed an intensive two‑month refresher course offered through the hospital’s Nursing…
-
Turnpike Lumber Yard Property Sold to Neighboring Supply Firm-June 24, 1983
The commercial expansion follows two destructive, suspected arson fires that completely leveled the historic lumber yard buildings last year.
-
Turn The First Sod For Norwood Airport-This Day In Norwood History-February 3, 1931
Work on the new Norwood Airport started with much activity yesterday morning, when two steam shovels began operations and a fleet of trucks were filling the large stretch of meadow…
-
Turkey Day Football Recalls Old Memories-This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1944
This is not a Thanksgiving Day story. Rather a football tale of a game played long ago when the principals mentioned were young— very young But the memory of it…
-
TSgt. Stephen P. Flaherty Returns After 35 Months In South Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
T-Sgt. Flaherty In San Francisco A telegram was received yesterday by Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Flaherty from their son. T/Sgt. Stephen P. Flaherty. U. S. Army Air Forces, announcing…
-
TSgt Thomas F. Coyne, Pvt Peter F. Daly Recovering From Wounds In England-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
THE 79TH GENERAL HOSPITAL—England Wounded in the right arm by a German machine gun bullet as his battalion attacked an enemy hill position near Metz, France. Technical Sergeant Thomas F.…
-
Truck Strikes Lenox Street Bridge-February 12, 2020
Wednesday morning in Norwood saw another instance of a truck colliding with a low-clearance bridge, marking the second such incident this month. The Lenox Street bridge was the victim of…
-
Trophy Winner-September 8, 1955
Trophy Winner-This Day In Norwood History-September 1, 1955
-
Trophy Races At Norwood Arena Saturday-August 15, 1957
This Day In Norwood History-August 15, 1957-Trophy Races At Norwood Arena Saturday
-
Troop 1 To Mark Anniversary As Second Oldest In Country-This Day in Norwood History-February 10, 1939
The first Boy Scout Troop in this part of the country and the second to be organized in the whole country was Norwood Troop No. 1 founded by the late…
-
Trinity Alliance Fair Planning-July 10, 1973
Planning for the upcoming autumn country fair, sponsored by the Trinity Alliance of the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity, was scheduled to continue with a meeting on July…
-
Tribute To The Late Ann Maria Smith-This Day In Norwood History-February 10, 1899
In the death of Mrs. Ann Maria (Joy) Smith, widow of Lyman Smith, Norwood loses one of the best known of all its old ladies, a woman, in fact, who…
-
Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue
Tremont Street On November 5, 1954, the partially nude body of fifteen-year-old Geraldine Annesse was found in the garage of #13 Tremont Street. She had been raped and strangled. Early…
-
Tree Limb Falls on Father Mac’s Summer Camp Children-July 11, 2024
This morning, a massive tree limb fell and struck several children who were sitting on a bench while attending summer camp at Father Mac’s Playground. The tree limb was more…
-
Travel Back in Time: The F. Holland Day House-This Day in Norwood History-August 1, 2010
This Day in Norwood History-August 1, 2010-Travel Back in Time: The F. Holland Day House
-
Training Airplane Mechanics At Wiggins Airport-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1941
TRAINING AIRPLANE MECHANICS in a recently added activity at the Norwood Airport. With the local field the repairs base for planes, the new mechanics school seeks to overcome the shortage…
-
Trailerites Steven & Minnie Laraway Realize Their Dream of Ideal Existence-This Day in Norwood History-February 12, 1948
Laraways Have More Money And Time Since Buying Movable Home Mr. and .Mrs. Steven L. Laraway, their 16-year-old daughter, Estelle, and the family cat, Minnie, live on the corner of…
-
Trades of the Turn of the Century: Norwood’s Working Hands (1899)
Trades of the Turn of the Century: Norwood’s Working Hands At the dawn of the 20th century, Norwood, Massachusetts was more than a quiet New England town—it was a hive…
-
Tractor Trailer Hits Morse Street Bridge-February 3, 2020
Morse Street was closed temporarily after the Morse Street Bridge was struck by a tractor-trailer this morning and will be closed as units work on scene. We will update as…
-
Toxic Soil Tests Sought in Area Near Westwood Line-July 13, 1983
In the sweltering summer of 1983, a sense of unease settled over the residents of Albemarle and Devon roads in Norwood. A growing concern about the alarming number of cancer…
-
Town’s Leading Citizens Present At Meeting To Plan For Big ’75th’ Anniversary of Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-October 3, 1947
ANNIVERSARY CHAIRMAN—Charles F. Holman, present State Representative and former Selectman, who has been named as General Chairman of Norwood’s 75th Anniversary Committee. He is shown here on the rostrum at…
-
Town Will Vote On Representative Form of Town Meeting-This Day In Norwood History-March 14, 1947
Ambrose J. Kelly, President of the Norwood Citizens’ Association, presented a petition bearing 600 signatures and covering 43 pages of manuscript to the Board of Selectmen Tuesday night, by which…
-
Town Warrant on Electric Lighting-This Day in Norwood History-October 27, 1891
“At the town meeting Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1891, the following article appeared in the warrant, “To see what action the town will take in regard to electric lighting. A committee…
-
Town to Raze Building on New Property-This Day in Norwood History- September 16, 1945
The town is going to raze the small store block which stands on the land recently purchased by the town at 544-548 Washington Street next to the Municipal Building. Building…
-
Town Still Considering Purchase of Talbot Property For Parking Lot-This Day In Norwood History-December 2, 1948
Still under discussion by the Board of Selectmen is the area known as the old Talbot property which the town has been considering for purchase as a municipal parking space,…
-
Town Square Filling Station-This Day in Norwood History-January 10, 1941
Specialized Lubrication Battery Service — General Tires & Tubes Located on Broadway, Norwood, telephone Norwood 1298, the Town Square Filling Station, Inc., is a very popular stopping place for local…
-
Town Speeds Home Wounded Veteran-This Day In Norwood History-April 5, 1946
The Norwood Police Department offered a service last week which while not in the regular line of duty, may be marked up to the credit of that department as a…
-
Town Slashes $428,000 From School Budget-June 20, 1978
A historic fiscal battle forces severe cuts to teacher salaries and administrative lines despite board warnings.
-
Town Sets Up Photostat Laboratory For Copying Of Military Discharge Papers-This Day In Norwood History-November 17, 1945
Municipal Departments Also Find Use For New Equipment Housed In Corner Of Town Hall’s Top Floor An elaborate photostat laboratory, complete with camera, dark room and dryer, has been set…
-
Town Seeks Funding for South Norwood Rehabilitation-January 19, 2010
Norwood is set to apply for a $1 million grant from the state, with a focus on repairing five roads in South Norwood. During a recent meeting, the Selectmen granted…
-
Town Scraps Plan to Extend University Avenue-July 11, 1979
University Avenue Extension Plan Scrapped ⠀ On July 11, 1979, Norwood selectmen officially abandoned the long-debated plan to extend University Avenue through the Ellis Well Field area to Route 1.…
-
Town Recreation Program Will Get Underway Monday-This Day in Norwood History-November 16, 1944
Superintendent Releases Schedule For First Week Other Activites To Be Added As Soon As Arrangements Can Be Completed Norwood’s new town-sponsored program of recreation will start rolling next Monday, it…
-
Town Officials Challenge 1980 Federal Census Count, Claiming Thousands of Residents Omitted-July 24, 1980
Norwood town officials formally challenged the 1980 federal census results, arguing that thousands of residents were missed due to administrative errors and oversight.
Top Stories of 2026
-
Grand Opening for Star Market-April 10, 1958
11 Apr 1958, Fri The Boston Globe Discover more from Norwood Historical Society Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe
-
Norwood Star Market Opens-April 9, 1958
The Norwood Star Market opened it’s doors on April 9th, 1958. The building has been expanded several times and is now Shaw’s supermarket. Discover more from Norwood Historical Society Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe
-
Baseball (If Sox Agree), Football Slated At Proposed $10 Million Norwood Sport Stadium-April 1, 1958
60,000-Seat Stadium Planned Motels, Golf, Pool, Stores Proposed Plans were announced today for the construction of a $10 million all-purpose sports center — complete with motel units, retractable roof, restaurant, swimming pool and stores —in Norwood on Route 1 near Route 128, adjoining the Norwood Airport. The dream stadium is the brainchild of William H.…
-
Boch Business A Family Affair-February 16, 1958
ERNEST BOCH Vice President BOCH RAMBLER CO. Boch Rambler of Norwood, on Route 1 four miles south of Route 128, will have a full line of Rambler cars on display during the Washington’s Birthday “Open House” including the Ambassadors, the Rebels, the Sixes and the brand new Americans, it is announced by Ernest Boch, vice…
-
Lewis’ Boasts New Look And Good Service-This Day in Norwood History-April 18, 1957
Manager Biag Tronti and Chef Roland Vanasse can look with pride to Lewis’s Grill’s new look, and only rightly so. The before and after transformation has turned the establishment into a beautiful lounge. What the change actually accomplished was to provide customers with a lovely environment, the usual good food found at Lewis’ for years,…
-
New Look of the Norwood Laundry-This Day in Norwood History-April 11, 1957
NEW LOOK AT NORWOOD LAUNDRY — Architect’s sketch of the new front being installed at the Norwood Laundry Co., a landmark in Ward Five for a quarter of a century. Work is expected to be completed in a month. The new front is the final step in re-finishing and re-equipping the entire plant. The shirt…
-
Norwood Girl Navy Doctor Stationed at Newport, R.I.-April 9, 1957
The doctor is a Navy lieutenant, Tufts graduate, and a girl. She’s Lt Mary T. Lynch, now stationed at Newport Naval Hospital, Newport, R.I.-and she’s the only woman doctor in the hospital. As a matter of fact, she’s the only woman on a Navy hospital staff in many miles, for there aren’t very many woman…
-
Guild Variety Team Are Junior Bowling Champs-April 4, 1957
These are the members of the Guild Variety team who won the championship of the Norwood Junior Bowling League with a 34-4 record this season. They nosed out Sansone motors for the pennant. Shown here with their sponsor, Tony Martino of the Guild Variety store, are (left to right) Bill Haughey, Wayne Petrovick, Mr. Martino,…
-
Norwood Bank Reaches $15 Million Mark-This Day in Norwood History-April 21, 1955
Norwood’s First Bank Is Largest Massachusetts Co-operative Bank Located Outside A Metropolitan Trading Area The Norwood Co-Operative Bank, Norwood’s first bank, established in 1889, has set another milestone with the issuance of the latest Quarterly Report to its shareholders. For the first time in the history of Co-Operative Banks in Massachusetts, a bank outside a…
-
Plimpton Press Provides Jobs for 900- Annual Payroll $3.5 Million-This Day in Norwood History-February 3, 1955
Plimpton Press, the famous printing house which occupies the sprawling industrial buildings between Lenox Street and the railroad, provides jobs for some 800 to 900 people in highly skilled work who take home an annual payroll of three and a half million dollars. These were among the little known facts related by Harry F. Howard,…
Discover more from Norwood Historical Society
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.