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, 1942

78. Police Save Dog From Drowning After Plunge Through Ice-This Day in Norwood History-January 6, 1949

77. Famous Athletes Trained and Tried In South Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-September 9, 1938

76. Clark’s Pharmacy Sold-This Day in Norwood History-March 26, 1953

75. New Look For An Old Norwood Landmark-This Day in Norwood History-July 31, 2014

Old Fire Station Considered For Registry Office-This Day In Norwood History-June 23, 1970

Old Fire Station Considered For Registry Office-This Day In Norwood History-June 23, 1970

georgenhs Jun 14, 2026 1 min read

Selectmen review conversion estimates to transform the historic Central and Nahatan street property into an RMV branch.

Late July Completion Date Hoped For Portion Of Electrical Project-This Day In Norwood History-June 23, 1970

Late July Completion Date Hoped For Portion Of Electrical Project-This Day In Norwood History-June 23, 1970

georgenhs Jun 14, 2026 2 min read

A massive local utility overhaul transitions the town’s power grid to save thousands in wholesale electricity costs.

Senate budget gives towns $2.4M in aid-This Day In Norwood History-June 23, 1981

Senate budget gives towns $2.4M in aid-This Day In Norwood History-June 23, 1981

georgenhs Jun 14, 2026 2 min read

A bipartisan legislative front forms to secure critical financial relief for regional town treasuries facing immediate cutbacks.

Demolition Derby To Feature Girls-This Day In Norwood History-June 15, 1971

Demolition Derby To Feature Girls-This Day In Norwood History-June 15, 1971

georgenhs Jun 11, 2026 1 min read

Female drivers claim the spotlight for Friday night’s upcoming demolition derby lineup, drawing regional racing competitors.

Top Posts-May 2026

Top Posts-May 2026

georgenhs Jun 1, 2026 9 min read

Top This Day in Norwood History Posts-May 2026 From Prohibition‑era liquor raids to championship seasons, neighborhood histories, and lives of service, May’s most‑read stories trace Norwood’s character across more than … Continue reading Top Posts-May 2026


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