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, 2011

47. Don Wheeler Named Norwood Head Hockey Coach-This Day In Norwood History-September 14, 1962

Don Wheeler Named Norwood Head Hockey Coach-This Day In Norwood History-September 14, 1962

46. Norwood High Hockey Team Places Four On Messenger Dream Team-This Day in Norwood History-March 31, 1965

45. Art Johnson’s Announces Opening Of Drive-In-This Day in Norwood History-March 31, 1955

The Naming of Norwood: A Story with More Questions Than Answers

The Naming of Norwood: A Story with More Questions Than Answers

georgenhs Apr 8, 2026 5 min read

Where did our wonderful town get its name? The question of how Norwood received its name has intrigued residents for more than 150 years. It is one of those local … Continue reading The Naming of Norwood: A Story with…

Mother-Daughter Duo Opens Accessible Rental-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 2025

Mother-Daughter Duo Opens Accessible Rental-This Day In Norwood History-March 30, 2025

georgenhs Mar 29, 2026 4 min read

This mother-daughter duo runs a joyful, disability-friendly short-term rental​Travel presented challenges for those with disabilities, especially when searching for accommodations that met their needs.​Mother and daughter Dara and Paige Adams … Continue reading Mother-Daughter Duo Opens Accessible Rental-This Day In…

In Memory of Timothy J. McDonough (February 21, 1965 – March 12, 2026)

In Memory of Timothy J. McDonough (February 21, 1965 – March 12, 2026)

georgenhs Mar 12, 2026 9 min read

A Life of Service, Community, and Unwavering Norwood Pride On March 12, 2026, the Town of Norwood lost one of its most dedicated public servants and most beloved neighbors with … Continue reading In Memory of Timothy J. McDonough (February…

Day Street

Day Street

georgenhs Feb 1, 2026 3 min read

Day Street is one of Norwood’s richest historic corridors, home to some of the town’s most architecturally significant and culturally meaningful properties. Each house tells a different chapter of Norwood’s … Continue reading Day Street

Six white roses and photographs of victims are displayed at The Skating Club of Boston, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Norwood, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Norwood Mourns Skating Club Members-This Day in Norwood History–January 29, 2025

georgenhs Jan 27, 2026 10 min read

Norwood Mourns Skating Club Members Lost in Washington, D.C. Mid‑Air Collision January 29 now carries a solemn weight in Norwood’s civic memory. On this day in 2025, a mid‑air collision … Continue reading Norwood Mourns Skating Club Members-This Day in…


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