We have reached the top 20!
20. Fiberglass Shield Gives Norwood, Martin Big Lift-This Day In Norwood History-March 1, 1971
19. 1000-Year Storm Hits Norwood, Massive Flooding, Hospital Evacuated-This Day In Norwood History-June 28, 2020
18. Off Duty Officer Shore Saves Life-This Day In Norwood History-July 24, 2015
17. Planning Board Okays Largest Norwood Development Plan-This Day In Norwood History-November 21, 1957
16. General-Alarm Fire Destroys Junior High School in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 23, 1971
Top Posts From September (Part II)
In this final installment, we unveil the top 25 entries most enjoyed by readers: the anniversaries that stirred civic pride, revealed forgotten corners of our history, and honored the people who shaped Norwood’s character. Whether it’s a groundbreaking, a grand…
Top Posts From September (Part I)
in Part 1 of a two-part retrospective, we begin counting down the 50 most-read and most-loved entries this month- the stories that resonated most with our readers. These first 25 anniversaries stirred memories, honored legacies, and reminded us why Norwood’s…
Norwood Scrapbook-August 3
A comprehensive daily compilation of historical news from Norwood, Massachusetts on August 3. Featuring stories of town planning, public safety efforts, regional transportation, local achievements, and community concert traditions.
Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980
A zoning board hearing for the proposed $3 million Caldor shopping center on Route 1 was continued to August 19 as developers Bronson & Hutensky worked to finalize safe traffic access through Park Place Industrial Park.
In Memoriam: Walter J. “Wally” Hughes Jr. (1947 – July 25, 2026)
Opening Tribute The Norwood community joins the Hughes family in mourning the unexpected passing of Walter J. “Wally” Hughes Jr. on July 25, 2026, at the age of 79. For … Continue reading In Memoriam: Walter J. “Wally” Hughes Jr.…
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