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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Top Amvet Award Conferred On Former Civil Service Commissioner Clement Riley-This Day in Norwood History-June 13, 1957
Honored At Testimonial Banquet The Massachusetts Amvets paid tribute to Clement A. Riley last Thursday evening at a testimonial banquet held at the Sheraton Plaza Hotel in Boston, where he…
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Top 20 This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2022
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Top 10 Articles From October 6-October 12, 2024
Here are the top 10 articles from last week, October 6 – October 12, 2024. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. (All articles originally published in…
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Top 10 Articles From October 27 – November 2
In case you missed any of them, here are the top 10 articles from last week.
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Top 10 Articles From October 20 – October 26
In case you missed any of them, here are the top 10 articles from last week. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Discover more from Norwood…
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Top 10 Articles From October 13-October 19
In case you missed any of them, here are the top 10 articles from last week. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Discover more from Norwood…
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Top 10 Articles From November 3 – November 9
In case you missed any of them, here are the top 10 articles from last week. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Discover more from Norwood…
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Top 10 Articles From November 17 to Novermber 23
In case you missed any of them, here are the top 10 articles from last week. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Discover more from Norwood…
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Top 10 Articles From November 10 – November 16
In case you missed any of them, here are the top 10 articles from last week. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Discover more from Norwood…
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Tool Tested as a Bomb ‘Can Opener’-December 2, 1960
NORWOOD — An “ultrasonic can opener” for opening steel-encased unexploded bombs without generating excessive heat is being studied by engineers at its commercial apparatus and systems division plant in Norwood,…
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Tom Thumb Superette Opens-September 29, 1965
Tom Thumb Superette Opens-This Day In Norwood History-September 29, 1965
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Tobe Deutschmann Presents Giant Magnet To Hospital-This Day In Norwood History-February 12, 1948
Device Readily Locates Foreign Substance Imbedded In The Flesh A giant, magnet used in locating and removing foreign matter from the human body, has been presented to the Norwood Hospital…
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To the West of the Common – Washington Street
Washington Street is the main thoroughfare through town and forms the eastern border of the Town Square. It splits at the northern edge of town and becomes Walpole Street, known…
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To the South of the Common – Cottage Street
Cottage Street forms the Town Square’s southern side. On the opposite side of Washington Street, Cottage Street is largely a residential, this portion of Cottage Street is an extension, which…
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To the North of the Common – Nahatan Street
North of the Town Square is Nahatan Street. Running directionally east to west, it was originally laid out in the early 1800s, to be the main road between Medfield and…
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To the East of the Common – Central Street
To the west of the town square is Central Street, which during the summer months becomes an extension of the town square. Since the COVID pandemic, the town has placed…
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To Seek Additional State Aid On Nahatan Extension-February 2, 1950
Acting Town Manager Albert W. Thompson told the Selectmen Tuesday night that Engineers for the Mass. Department of Public Works are working on the construction plans for the extension of…
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To Organize School for Military Training—Every One Urged to HelpThis Day In Norwood History-March 30, 1917
NORWOOD PLANS PREPAREDNESSAt Enthusiastic Meeting of Citizens NORWOOD, March 30—A meeting for the purpose of organizing a school for military training and for recruiting was held last evening under the…
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To Honor St. George’s Pastor On 25th Anniversary As A Priest-This Day in Norwood History-May 26, 1965
This Day in Norwood History-May 26, 1965-To Honor St. George’s Pastor On 25th Anniversary As A Priest
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To Honor Norwood Hockey Team At Banquet Tonight-April 29, 1964
On April 29, 1964, Norwood celebrated its Bay State League champion hockey team with a packed banquet at the Elks Hall, featuring sports legends and the presentation of championship jackets.…
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To Hold Plebiscite On Renaming Of Railroad Avenue-This Day In Norwood History-December 2, 1948
The question of changing the name of Railroad Avenue to Madison Avenue will be put before the people in the form of a plebiscite, it was decided by the Board…
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To Hear Shopping Center Application August 27th-August 15, 1963
This Day In Norwood History-August 15, 1963-To Hear Shopping Center Application August 27th
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To Confer on Razing Of Old Village Hall-September 5, 1963
This Day In Norwood History-September 5, 1963-To Confer on Razing Of Old Village Hall
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To Conduct Swimming Lessons at Hawes-This Day in Norwood History-June 13, 1950
Summer is just around the corner, and Norwood is getting ready to beat the heat! The Recreation Department has announced a complete summer swimming program at Hawes Brook Pool, but…
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To Build 500 Medium Priced Homes-This Day In Norwood History-March 22, 1940
As a result of the interest that been been shown by the public in medium priced homes, the Model T Homes, Inc., are sponsoring a unique and attractive home community…
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To Bring In Plans For New Town Yard-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948
Town Engineer Albert W. Thompson will bring all plans and specifications for a new town yard to the meeting of the Board of Selectmen next Tuesday evening In order that…
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Tiny Tots Graduate-This Day in Norwood History-June 3, 1964
These Tiny Tots graduated from the Tiny Tot Nursery School in June of 1964. Click to see their names!
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Timothy’s Restaurant Most Modern In Norfolk County-This Day in Norwood History-May 2, 1957
Norfolk County’s most modern restaurant will be open for public inspection next Sunday when Timothy’s Restaurant will hold an open house all day at its brand new quarters at 34…
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Timothy C. Murphy Gives a Near View of Panama From President Roosevelt’s Yacht-This Day In Norwood History-December 18, 1903
Timothy C. Murphy of Norwood, Mass., coxswain on the President’s yacht “Mayflower,” now at Colon, Panama as the flagship of Admiral Coghlan, writes to his brother Eugene Murphy a letter…
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Timothy Bailey, Jr. Named New Norwood Fire Chief-July 10, 2023
General Manager Tony Mazzucco announced the appointment of Timothy Bailey, Jr. as the incoming fire chief on May 11, 2023. Bailey will assume the responsibilities of fire chief, succeeding interim…
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Time line of early George Bird’s businesses:
DateActionNotesSourceAbt 1793Says Geo Bird purchased water privilege in Charles River Village, Needham, MASource may be incorrect according to land deedsJohn Bidwell, American Paper Mills: 1690-1832. Hanover, NH: Dartmouth College Press,…
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Time Capsule Information Sought-July 10, 1979
Norwood Historical Commission Time Capsule Search On July 10, 1979, the Norwood Historical Commission announced a town-wide search to locate and catalog “time capsules” and other sealed repositories of historical…
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Tight-Fisted Town Meeting Holds Firm On School Department Budget Cuts-June 22, 1978
A deadlocked floor fight over a massive school funding reduction brings threats of lawsuits, board recalls, and a complete municipal showdown.
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Tie Vote Blocks Elimination of Town Water Restrictions in Norwood-September 8, 1971
A 2-2 tie vote by Norwood selectmen keeps lawn-sprinkling and car-washing water bans in place, pending formal guidance from the Metropolitan District Commission.
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Thrills Promised By Christiani Brothers’ Circus At Elks’ Field-This Day in Norwood History-May 30, 1957
This Day in Norwood History-May 30, 1957-Thrills Promised By Christiani Brothers’ Circus At Elks’ Field
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Thrilling Tale Of Pyne’s Rescue From Prison Camp-This Day In Norwood History-September 29, 1944
Among Airmen Released From Romanian Camp 15TH AAF IN ITALY—When Romania capitulated to the Allies on August 23, 1944, a total of 1126 American airmen, held prisoner there, in stockades…
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Thrift Shop Ushers In Its 38th Season Today-September 7, 1962
Thrift Shop Ushers In Its 38th Season Today-This Day In Norwood History-September 7, 1962
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Thrift Shop Announces New Collection Depot-March 25, 1961
A new collection box has been placed in front of Mal’s in the shopping center at Route One and Dean Street for usable articles to be sold at the Thrift…
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Three-Alarm Blaze Destroys Vacant Zimble Drum Factory-July 23, 2005
On July 22, 2005, a massive three-alarm fire tore through Norwood, completely demolishing the long-vacant Zimble Drum building located at 61 Endicott Street. Firefighters arrived at the scene shortly before…
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Three Teenagers Honored Nationally for Rescuing 85-Year-Old Woman from Burning Neponset Street Home-August 17, 1982
National Fire Protection Association awards were presented to John Siderwicz, Todd Maxon, and Brendan King for saving 85-year-old Laura Taylor from a fire at 633 Neponset St.
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Three Team Goalie-January 13, 1965
Neil Higgins not only guards the nets for Norwood’s undefeated Freshmen and Junior Varsity but also sees part-time service with the Norwood High School Varsity. (Polariod Photo) (All articles originally…
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Three Printing Firms Offer to Relocate to Norwood, Form the Norwood Press-This Day in Norwood History-June 10, 1893
The Norwood Business Association played an important role in convincing Boston based businesses to relocate to Norwood. This article, from June 10, 1893, is the first mention of creating what…
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Three Norwood Youths Cycle to Montreal to Attend 1976 Summer Olympics-August 3, 1976
Three adventurous Norwood youths—Tony Bretti, Carmen Bretti, and Joe Bandanza—bicycled 80 to 100 miles a day to reach the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics, camping along the way in an unforgettable…
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Three Norwood Scouts Honored By Archbishop-This Day In Norwood History-February 11, 1949
At the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston, on Sunday, three Boy Scouts of Troop 49, St. Catherine’s Parish received from Archbishop Cushing the Ad Altare Dei Cross, the highest…
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Three Norwood Postal Carriers Reach 35 Years In ServiceThis Day In Norwood History-January 2, 1935
NORWOOD, Jan 2—Three local postal carriers yesterday observed the completion of 35 years’ service, and it is estimated that during this time they have traveled 315,000 miles. On Jan 1,…
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Three Norwood Police Officers Receive State George L. Hanna Bravery Awards-September 25, 1991
Norwood police officers Richard Giacoppo, Kevin Grasso, and Robert Harkins receive state George L. Hanna bravery awards from Gov. William Weld for rescuing hostages from an armed gunman.
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Three Norwood Boys Richard Parke, Henri Ferri, & Hugh Nichols Found Safe After Ordeal in Woods-This Day in Norwood History-February 23, 1955
Men Locate Scouts Near Pettys Pond Three Norwood boys who were the object of a wide search by police, firemen, and civil defense volunteers for over 4 hours late Tuesday…
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Three Norwood Boys Home After Night in Pup Tent-This Day In Norwood History-February 28, 1935
ADVENTUROUS SPIRITS DAMPENED BY STORM NORWOOD, Feb 27 — Their spirit of adventure dampened by a night of exposure in a pup tent on the meadows three miles from town,…
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Three Locations Proposed for New Postoffice-This Day In Norwood History-April 14, 1931
NORWOOD VOTERS SELECT TWO SITES NORWOOD, April 14 – Having selected two sites for the new Government Postoffice, after two and one-half hours of debate, the citizens are now wondering…
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Three Local World War II Heroes Returned Home to Norwood for Final Military Honors-July 31, 1948
Fallen WWII servicemen Cpl. John E. Curran, Cpl. Joseph A. Selukas, and S/Sgt. Edward C. Erker were returned from England to Norwood for full military honors and burial.
Top Stories of 2026
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Club of Norwood School Children Going to Clean Up Town-This Day In Norwood History-April 11, 1911
To Give Practical Demonstration of Its Work Thursday. NORWOOD. April 11 — The Clean-Up club of Norwood school children is to give a practical demonstration of its work on a wholesale scale Thursday has been assigned to the children of the Winslow and Balch schools by Superintendent of Schools Austin H. Fittz as a holiday,…
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Bishop Lays Cornerstone of St Catherine’s of Sienna Church-This Day In Norwood History-April 26, 1909
Many Priests Attend the Ceremony at St Catherine’s Catholic Church at Norwood. AS THE NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH AT NORWOOD WILL LOOK WHEN COMPLETED. NORWOOD, April 25, 1909—The corner stone of St Catherine’s Catholic church was laid this afternoon by Bishop John J. Brady of Boston. The services were held largely within the walls of the…
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George Henry Morrill, Dead-This Day In Norwood History-April 2, 1909
Retired Manufacturer of Norwood Stricken While on a Pleasure Trip to Port Antonio, Jamaica. George Henry Morrill of Norwood died at Port Antonio yesterday morning after a very short illness. The body will be shipped to the United States on the steamer Prince Joachim. Mr. Morrill was the founder of the George H. Morrill company,…
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$75,000 For A Schoolhouse-This Day In Norwood History-April 2, 1901
Lively and Nearly Successful Fight in Norwood Town Meeting. NORWOOD, April 2—Norwood town meetings in recent years have been rather quiet affairs, many of the old-time orators being dead. Last evening’s special, however, proved an exception, the voters getting excited over and practically favoring a proposal for a $75,000 brick schoolhouse in the center of…
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