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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Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-October 7, 1954
Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1954
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Town Meeting-This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1888
This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1888-Town Meeting
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Town Meeting Votes Warrant In 7 Minutes-This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1961
This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1961-Town Meeting Votes Warrant In 7 Minutes
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Town Meeting Votes to Replace Both Water Towers-November 1, 2023
Town Meeting members approced a major infrastructure project to replace its two aging water storage tanks, located between Highland Cemetery and Norwood High School. These tanks, a 4-million-gallon steel reservoir…
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Town Meeting Tackles Overcrowding at Jr. High-April 22, 1964
Committee Formed to Study Need for Second Junior High School On this day in 1964, during an adjourned session of the annual Norwood Town Meeting, voters addressed one of the…
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Town Meeting Slashes General School Budget But Restores Athletic and Band Funding-June 21, 1978
A historic five-session town meeting sparks fierce debates over elementary school closings and safety gear lines.
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Town Meeting Debates Funding for New Fire Station on Washington Street-December 14, 1961
A spirited debate unfolded Wednesday evening as Norwood’s Town Meeting convened to consider funding for a proposed fire station on Washington Street. The measure, introduced by the Finance Committee, would…
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Town Meeting Approves New Street After Heated Debate-This Day In Norwood History-April 2, 1900
A special town meeting held this evening at 7 p.m., followed by an adjourned session at 8, resulted in several major appropriations and a contentious vote over the acceptance of…
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Town May Offer Tax Break To Mall Developer-January 25, 2004
Norwood officials considered offering a tax break to a local developer planning to build an upscale shopping mall on Route 1.The Board of Selectmen was scheduled to review a proposal…
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Town Manager’s Position Defined By George Willett-This Day in Norwood History-June 17, 1938
June 17, 1938-Through an open letter to the Norwood Board of Selectmen released to the press, George F. Willett, as chairman of the town committee which prepared the town charter,…
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Town Manager Proposed For Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 16, 1914
FOR A TOWN MANAGER Administrative Head For Norwood Proposed. Legislature to Be Asked For Town Government Changes. Jan 16, 1914 — At a special town meeting last evening in Everett…
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Town Manager John Carroll Retires After 39 Years-This Day in Norwood History-December 18, 2017
On Monday, Tony Mazzucco replaced the outgoing John Carroll, who retired after 39 years on the job. Carroll, at 89 years old, held the distinction of being Norwood’s longest-serving public…
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Town Manager John Carroll Celebrates Quiet Father’s Day With 18 Children-June 17, 1985
Local Administrator Navigates Post-Fire Recovery And Realities Of Raising Eighteen Children Town Manager John Carroll spent a quiet Father’s Day yesterday going to church, eating breakfast with his wife, and…
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Town Manager Completes First MonthThis Day In Norwood History-April 25, 1915
Clarence A. Bingham Planning Many Economies for Norwood—Already He Sees Chances for Doing the Town’s Business Better. Clarence A. Bingham, town manager of Norwood, is rounding out his first month…
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Town Manager Combines Departments, Creates DPW-This Day In Norwood History-April 27, 1915
NORWOOD. April 27—Town Manager Clarence A Bingham has combined the Street, Sewer and Water Departments, and they now constitute the Department of Public Works. Joseph E. Conley, ex-superintendent of the…
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Town Manager Combines Departments, Creates DPW-This Day In Norwood History-April 27, 1915
NORWOOD. April 27—Town Manager Clarence A Bingham has combined the Street, Sewer, and Water Departments, and they now constitute the Department of Public Works. Joseph E. Conley, ex-superintendent of the…
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Town Infrastructure Plans Outlined-June 20, 1969
A special town meeting article requests $3,500 to fund site exploration and engineering designs for a heated rink.
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Town Honors Hero War Dead-This Day in Norwood History-June 1, 1945
This Day in Norwood History-June 1, 1945-Town Honors Hero War Dead
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Town hall repairs on the way-June 22, 1981
Water leaks and weathering threaten a local landmark, prompting municipal leaders to search for an expert restoration architect.
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Town Faces Tax Hike to Support Workers-This Day In Norwood History-April 26, 1946
On April 26, 1946, Norwood voters approved a $400 salary increase for town employees after a heated late‑night meeting, raising the tax rate but reflecting post‑war optimism and community support.
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Town Employees Have Gala Christmas Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
Employees of the Municipal Building celebrated Christmas in gala fashion on Monday evening with a party at Holman Hall, which was decorated with a lighted tree, streamers, colored lights, and…
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Town Considers Buying Civic Property-This Day In Norwood History-April 22, 1930
Norwood awoke on April 22, 1930, to the smoldering remains of one of its proudest civic landmarks. The Norwood Civic Association complex, a six‑building group gifted to the town years earlier by philanthropist George F. Willett,…
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Town Congratulated For Improvements At Dump-September 8, 1955
Town Congratulated For Improvements At Dump-This Day In Norwood History-September 8, 1955
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Town Clerk’s Notice To Physicians, Midwives, Parents-This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1905
This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1905-Town Clerk’s Notice To Physicians, Midwives, Parents About Home Births
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Town Budgets and Buick Sedans: Debating Civic Spending in 1957 Norwood
🚗 Town Budgets and Buick Sedans: Debating Civic Spending in 1957 Norwood In the summer of 1957, a quiet but pointed debate unfolded in the pages of the Norfolk County…
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Tour Showcases Progress at Norwood Theatre-October 24, 2011
Tour Showcases Progress at Norwood Theatre This Day In Norwood History-October 24, 2011
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Top-Heavy Kindergarten Enrollment Will Compel Double-Sessions-This Day In Norwood History-August 27, 1948
the size of Norwood’s Kindergarten population caused overcrowding on this day in Norwood history in 1948.
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Top Wrestling Stars At Norwood Arena, Inaugural Set For July 22-This Day in Norwood History-July 16, 1948
This Day in Norwood History-July 16, 1948-Top Wrestling Stars At Norwood Arena, Inaugural Set For July 22
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024-Number 7
In June of 1968, the town learned that United States Marine Lance Corporal Richard Murphy, son of Police Chief James Murphy, had been killed in action in Vietnam several days…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024- Number 6
Playground Entrance Gate Designed As Fr. McAleer Memorial-This Day in Norwood History-April 25, 1941 Related: Discover more from Norwood Historical Society Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 9
Low Bridge On Morse St Claims Two More Victims-This Day In Norwood History-September 30, 1964 Discover more from Norwood Historical Society Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 8
If you’ve ever seen the movie “A Christmas Story”, which has been televised on TNT and TBS on 24-hour rotation on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day since 1997, or if…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 5
The murder of 15-year-old South Norwood teenager Geraldine Annese remains one of the most senseless, tragic events to ever occur in Norwood’s 151-year history. The subsequent investigation of the murder…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 4 (Compilation of Hockey Stories)
Several articles involving Norwood High School hockey through the years were very close together in the rankings, so they have been combined into one post and come in at the…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 3
The January 1971 fire at Norwood’s Junior High School was a major attraction. Hundreds of people braved freezing cold temperatures to stand in ankle-deep snow to watch the blaze, so…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 2
Lewis’ Restaurant Ultimate In Norwood Dining History-This Day in Norwood History-February 9, 1940 Discover more from Norwood Historical Society Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 10
At number 10, we have a compilation of articles about Norwood’s Town Square. Discover more from Norwood Historical Society Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 1
Norwood’s citizens mourned the passing of former Norwood Town Manager John Carroll, who passed away on February 25, 2023. Our “In Memoriam” article, published shortly after we received the sad…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, 94-90
Our annual countdown of the top articles of the year continues. You can find links to the previous articles in the series at the bottom of the page. 94. Bird’s…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, 89-85
Our annual countdown of the top articles of the year continues… 89. George Willett, 91, Helped Develop Town of Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-April 14, 1962 88. Citizens of Tomorrow-This…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, 84-80
Please enjoy the next installment in our annual countdown of the top articles of 2024. 84. Leonard Sansone, Famed Artist, Killed in Crash-This Day In Norwood History-October 17, 1963 83.…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, 79-75
Our annual countdown of the top articles of the year continues… 79. Norwood Girl Forges Teacher’s Name to Three Checks and Secures $65 at Bank-This Day In Norwood History-November 7,…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, 74-70
Our annual countdown of the top articles of the year is moving right along. 74. Norwood Attacks Winning Waltham Team at Arena-This Day In Norwood History-December 29, 1946 73. Norwood…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, 69-65
Our countdown continues! 69. Sixth Breen Boy From Nahatan St Joins the Service-This Day In Norwood History-February 26, 1943 68. Norwood High Rolls Over Walpole, 19-0-This Day In Norwood History-October…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, 64-60
Our annual countdown continues… 64. Irish Music Building Year-Round Audiences-This Day In Norwood History-March 7, 1993 63. Cedarcrest Housing Development-This Day In Norwood History-February 19, 1950 62. Sen. Kennedy Visits…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, 59-55
Our annual countdown of the top articles of the year is almost at the halfway point! 59. Dedication Ceremony For The Junior High North-This Day In Norwood History-April 29, 1970…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, 54-50
Our countdown has reached the halfway point! 54. Norwood Civic Association Will Open Today-This Day In Norwood History-February 20, 1911 53. St Catherine’s Church Formally Opens-This Day In Norwood History-December…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, 49-45
49. Deceased Norwood Soldier Keith Benson Honored With Corner Memorial-This Day In Norwood History-May 29, 2012 48. Norwood’s Charles King Jr. Shares His Marine Journey-This Day In Norwood History-March 26,…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, 45-41
We’re rapidly approaching the top 40 articles of the year. #45 was a tie, so it is represented both here, and in the previous post (49-45) 45. Actor Liam Neeson…
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Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, 40-36
We’ve reached the top 40! 40. Norwood High School’s Last Hurrah-This Day in Norwood History-June 11, 2011 39. New Owners For Lewis’ Restaurant-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946 38.…
Top Stories of 2026
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April Issue Of Magazine Carries Story Of Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-April 10, 1953
The April edition of “Contact”, a publication of the New England Electric System of which the Norwood Gas Company is a member, carries a feature story on Norwood. Illustrated with a dozen photographs of Norwood people, institutions, and industries, here is what they have to say about us. Situated about 15 miles southwest of Boston…
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This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-February 12, 1953
These news items were the talk of the town on February 12, 1953 The Griffin Twins Home for the weekend was Billy Frates of Prospect Street Bill has completed the first semester of his freshman year at Holy Cross. New students at Boston University College of Business Administration are Joe Peattie of Washington Street and…
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Cedarcrest Housing Development-February 19, 1950
Joseph Stiveletta, president of Tamworth Construction, announces the starting of the new section in their Cedarcrest Development in Norwood. Plans have been completed for the erection of 70 homes in this new section. They will comprise 5 and 6-room Ranch Type homes with a variation of Cape Cod and Colonials. The 5-room homes will have…
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8 to Face Court on Pyramid Club Lottery-This Day in Norwood History-April 21, 1949
In the first criminal prosecution in New England for allegedly promoting a pyramid club, eight persons will be arraigned on lottery charges in District Court here April 28. Andrew J. Geishecker, clerk of Dedham District Court, today issued complaints against Mr. and Mrs. Aldred S. Levine of 159 Washington st., Norwood; Dr. and Mrs. Evelyn…
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Art Johnson’s Quick Service Lunch Stand Opens-This Day in Norwood History-April 16, 1949
Saturday, April 18 marks the opening day of Arthur Johnson’s Quick Service Lunch stand at the corner of Everett Street and Route One in Norwood. The forerunner of this immaculately clean, up-to-date stand was the twenty-foot trailer which was a familiar sight on the weekend near O’Toole’s gravel company. Two years ago, Mr. Johnson, who…
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Brenner’s Easter Fashions Ad-This Day in Norwood History-April 1, 1949
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First Stock Car Marathon Slated At Norwood Arena-This Day in Norwood History-April 1, 1949
The Norwood Arena will add an exciting page to auto racing history April 18 and 19 when it inaugurates its 1949 season with a thrill-packed Stock Car Marathon —.the first event of its kind ever held. The starter’s flag will whip down at noon, April 18, to send thirty or more drivers off on a…
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Miss Roll Land Contest, 1949-This Day In Norwood History-February 6, 1949
Randolph Skater, 21, Wins ‘Miss Roll-Land’ Honors A tall, stately brunette, Miss Marylou Gaffney, 21, daughter of Mr. and Mrg. Frank R. Gaffney of 118 West Street, Randolph, was chosen by five judges at Roll-Land on Friday night as Miss Roll-Land of 1949 from a field of 11 contestants and will appear at a Worcester…
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36 Cattle Stampede in Crash; Police and Firemen Turn Cowboy-This Day In Norwood History-April 13, 1948
NORWOOD, April 13 A collision between a livestock van and an automobile resulted in a full-seal Wild West “roundup” on the Boston-Providence turnpike late this afternoon as hard-working police ran down a bull, 10 cows and 25 calves which spilled from the overturned truck. Police and fire officials from both Norwood and Westwood joined in…
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James M. Murphy Approved As Permanent Police Officer-This Day in Norwood History-April 25, 1947
The Board of Selectmen Tuesday night approved the appointment of James M. Murphy as a permanent patrolman on the police department. The appointment was recommended by General Manager Edward C. Monahan. Also, upon the Manager’s recommendation, Louis D’Espinosa was appointed custodian of veterans’ graves for one year. There is no separate salary for this Position.…
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