On a motion by Gary M. Lee, duly seconded by Walter J. Grady, it was
MOVED: That the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept gifts of money, materials, or services for the construction of a Bandstand on Veterans of Foreign Wars Square, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to act on the Town’s behalf in all matters relating to the said Bandstand, and further that the Bandstand be named in honor of the late Selectmen Walter J. Dempsey.
Motion declared carried by unanimous vote.
Originally published in the Norwood Annual Report, 1994
Norwood’s Second Annual “Tiot” Relay Race Raises Funds for Youth Recreation-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 1976
Sponsored by the Ponderosa Lounge, the successful community fundraiser combined athletic competition with a picnic to benefit local recreational projects.
Milton Developer Plans Indoor Ice Rink for Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 1972
The proposed 240-by-100-foot steel arena aims to serve youth hockey teams and the public, with an anticipated opening in November 1972.
Talk Of The Town-July 6, 1889
A chaotic post‑Fourth week in Norwood brings a 19‑7 ball‑field thrashing, runaway horse disasters, and a ban on foot‑powered sidewalk speedsters.
Top Posts-June 2026
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 … Continue reading Top Posts-June 2026
Top Posts-May 2026
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
Discover more from Norwood Historical Society
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.